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Photo Essay: 18 Places to Feel Dwarfed by Nature
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Some places have a way of making you feel really, really small. More »
Photo Essay: 15 Unusual Natural Phenomena and Where to Witness Them
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Sarah Park brings us some of the most dangerous, beautiful, and downright weird wonders of the natural world. More »
Photo Essay: Route 66, The Western Way
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Scott Spoleder takes us through Seligman, Peach Springs, Truxton, Hackberry, and finally the mule town of Oatman. More »
Photo Essay: Portraits of Varanasi, India
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Travel photographer Alex Blauhorn brings back images of holy men in the Indian city of Varanasi. More »
Photo Essay: Revitalizing Thailand’s Tourism
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The message they want to get out is: It's safe to travel to Thailand. More »
Photo Essay: World’s Most Impressive Bridges, Vol. 2
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More sweet shots of spectacular bridges from around the world. More »
Photo Essay: Views from Interior Bali
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Travel photographer Alex Blauhorn reports from his home of the moment: the Indonesian island of Bali. More »
Photo Essay: World’s Most Impressive Bridges, Vol. 1
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Some cool shots of 17 of the the longest, tallest, most artful bridges on the planet. More »
Photo Essay: Life in Western Madagascar
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Matador co-founder Ross Borden gets way off the trail in this African island nation. See what he finds. More »
Photo Essay: Life and Death on Sulawesi
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Travel photographer Nick Kuchmak takes his camera to the Indonesian island and attends a funerary animal sacrifice. More »
Photo Essay: The World’s Most Spectacular Roads, Vol. 2
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The original edition sparked so much debate among readers that we had to revisit the subject. More »
Photo Essay: Canadian Natural Beauty Across the Country
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Happy Canada Day! Now get out there and hit some of these up. More »
Photo Essay: Shots from Ladakh
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Charukesi Ramadurai travels to northern India and returns with these images of the mountainous land and its people. More »
Photo Essay: Daytripping through Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
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I told my girlfriend I wanted a South Street Cheesesteak. In the end, I found myself feasting on the incredible produce of Isaiah Zagar's Magic Garden More »
Photo Essay: Cycling Patagonia
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Freelance travel photographer, current MatadorU student, and Matador contributor Jeff Bartlett shares some pictures from a recent cycle tour through A More »
Photo Essay: Hong Kong Portraits and Cuisine
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In the former crown colony, travel photographer Allison Heiliczer plays to her strengths: faces and food. More »
Photo Essay: 18 Natural Wonders of the USA
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As an American who likes to travel, I sometimes have to be reminded just how damn gorgeous my home country is. More »
Photo Essay: Egypt By Sea and Sand
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Matador Goods Editor, MatadorU faculty, and travel photographer, More »
Photo Essay: 20 from China
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Travel photographer Scott Sporleder strikes again. More »
Photo Essay: Passing through St. Louis, Senegal
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After cycling the desert of the Western Sahara, Helen Lloyd relaxes in coastal St. Louis. More »
Photo Essay: Beijing to St. Petersburg via Rail
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Trevor Mogg's train journey involved two continents, 8,000km, and more cup noodles than he cares to remember. More »
Photo Essay: Africa and the Middle East, Overland
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Travel photographer Darren Ornitz recounts a journey up the east coast of Africa and into the Middle East. More »
Photo Essay: Images of Tibet
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Photographer Scott Sporleder puts together a photo essay of shots from a trip to Tibet. More »
Photo Essay: 12 Natural Wonders of Australia
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For the record, I'm skipping straight over Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef. More »
Photo Essay: Mountain Trekking in the Philippines
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In the northern Luzon Cordillera, photographer Nick Kuchmak finds out the Philippines isn't all beaches and sea. More »
Photo Essay: Flying the Mighty Chugach Range With CPG in Girdwood, AK
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I don't care where in the world you've skied -- a sunny day of flying in the heli with Chugach Powder Guides is very tough to beat. More »
Wordless Wanderlust Super Saturday
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Every once in a while, it's good to take stock. More »
Photo Essay: Portraits of Light from Mexico’s “Happy Coast”
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Photographer Mathieu Young captures light and life in small-town Pacific Mexico. More »
Photo Essay: 7 Beautifully Bizarre Beaches
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Beach sand comes in all kinds of colors. Jason Wire explores the diversity. More »
Photo Essay: Cycling Desolation in the Western Sahara
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Helen Lloyd recounts the Western Sahara leg of her UK to Cape Town cycle tour. More »
Photo Essay: When Night Falls in Budapest
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Matador Goods editor and photographer Lola Akinmade takes us on a night tour of Hungary's capital city. More »
Photo Essay: The Many Faces Of Istanbul
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Matador Editor-At-Large Paul Sullivan managed to overcome an abundance of rain and various work appointments to squeeze in some shots of Istanbul dail More »
Photo Essay: A Look at Darjeeling, India
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A collection of images of mountains and tea hills as seen in Darjeeling. More »
Photo Essay: Cycling Cuba
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In his triumphant return, Trips' co-editor Carlo Alcos shares some shots from his five week cycling tour of Cuba. More »
Photo Essay: 10 Reasons to Love Brazil
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Modern gonzo Robin Esrock and partner Ana Alheiro lay out the argument in photographs. More »
Photo Essay: The Mountains of Kyrgyzstan
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Sophie Ibbotson photographs her adopted home of Kyrgyzstan and its primary natural feature: its mountains. More »
Photo Essay: Colors of Mexico’s Markets
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Photographer Allison Heiliczer travels to San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca and brings back these market scenes. More »
Photo Essay: Peace in the Eyes of Sri Lanka
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Photographer Nick Kuchmak bypasses the tourist attractions and shifts the lens to the real Sri Lanka: its people. More »
Photo Essay: 17 of the World’s Most Recognizable Mountain Peaks
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Shots of 17 mountains around the world whose faces are as household as their names. More »
Photo Essay: The Rock Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
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Travel photographer Darren Ornitz leads a photographic exploration of a site he considers a real manmade wonder of the world. More »
Photo Essay: Nepal’s Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
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The Annapurna Sanctuary is one of The 5 Best Treks in Nepal. Matt Scott takes us along for the journey, through the lens. More »
Photo Essay: 14 Natural Wonders of South America
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From rainforests to glaciers, South America is one diverse continent. Here are 14 of its most spectacular natural wonders, in photos. More »
TRIPS Year in Review: Our 10 Favorite Photo Essays of 2009
It's time to reflect on a very successful year here at Matador Trips. Today, we look back at some of our favorite photo essays of 2009. More »
Photo Essay: Kadidiri of the Togian Islands, Indonesia
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Memorable images from the Togian Islands, Indonesia. More »
Photo Essay: The Matador Photographers’ Animal Kingdom
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In this first for Matador, the Matador Photography group at Flickr collaborates to bring you some images of animals around the world. More »
Photo Essay: Images from Istanbul
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Photographer Allison Heiliczer explores the paradoxes of a city on the cusp. More »
Photo Essay: GIANT Redwoods, the Tallest Living Things on Our Planet
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If you want to feel small, stand next to a redwood trunk. More »
Photo Essay: Fall Foliage Tour in Maryland
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Matador Goods editor and photojournalist Lola Akinmade takes us on a photographic tour of her neighborhood in Maryland to watch the leaves turn. More »
Berlin 20/20: A Photo Tour of a Reunited City
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Berlin-based photographer and Matador editor-at-large Paul Sullivan commemorates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the wall with 20 photos of what h More »
Photo Essay: One Day in Zanzibar
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Photographer, media professional, and Matador member Gregor Rohrig guides us on a day tour of the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar. More »
Photo Essay: Exploring Morocco’s Pink City and Beyond
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Matador contributing editor Paul Sullivan leads us through the medina and souks of Marrakech, then out into the surrounding landscape. More »
Photo Essay: Window on India
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Photographer Allison Heiliczer makes a pilgrimage to India and captures insight with the lens. More »
Photo Essay: Buenos Aires by Night
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Matador Nights co-editor and long-term BA expat Kate Sedgwick captures the beauty of quieter barrios under cover of darkness. More »
Photo Essay: Southern Patagonia and the End of the World
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Matador contributor Allen Burt shares scenes from a three-week journey through Southern Patagonia. More »
Photo Essay: 12 Lesser-Known Ruins of the World
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While places like Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat, and Petra grab the headlines, these sometimes overlooked monuments to the past make for memorable visits.. More »
Photo Essay: Cambodia by Motorbike
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During a two-week motorcycle journey across Cambodia, Matador contributor Allen Burt experiences the contrasts of a country steeped in beauty and anci More »
Photo Essay: Iceland’s Fire and Ice
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Matador editor-at-large Paul Sullivan treats us to some of his landscape shots from the fascinating country of Iceland. More »
Photo Essay: Trekking Langtang in Nepal
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Follow Tabatha Smith on a trek less traveled in northern Nepal. More »
Photo Essay: The Most Alien (Human-Made) Landscapes on Earth
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A few weeks ago, Trips brought you photos of the most alien (natural) landscapes on Earth. Now, a sequel. More »
Photo Essay: Spectacular Waterfalls of the World
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Where water meets gravity, it's hard to look away. Come see for yourself. More »
Photo Essay: The Epic Beauty of the West Coast Trail
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Prepare to journey the lush, temperate rainforests of Vancouver Island's most mythical trek. More »
Photo Essay: Boi Bumbá – The Beat of the Amazon
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Second only to Rio Carnival, Brazil's Boi Bumbá festival is an exercise in trippy flamboyance. More »
Photo Essay: The Most Alien Landscapes on Earth
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Think you know which planet you live on? Here are 21 shots that'll make you wonder. More »
Photo Essay: An Amazon Adventure
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A journey through the heart of the Brazilian Amazon. More »
Photo Essay: The Stunning Colors of Glacier National Park
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13 stunning shots of wildlife, terrain, and weather in Glacier National Park. More »
Photo Essay: Winner of the Travel Therapy Book Giveaway
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White-sand beaches at sunset and cool mountain breezes...this is Travel Therapy. More »
Photo Essay: 13 Places to Get Close to the EDGE
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Here's to that voice in your head that always says, "Just a little higher, a little bit closer." More »
Photo Essay: Readers’ Favorite Family Vacation Destinations
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In honor of the family summer road trip, we present 12 reader recommendations for great family vacation spots--in photos! More »
Photo Essay: Ethiopia
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Matador member lisaopia shares images spanning eight years and several visits to the country. More »
Matador Goods Photo Contest Finalists
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Our 5 favorite shots, brought to you in vibrant photo-essay format. More »
Photo Essay: The Spirit Of Burma
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Felice Willat captures the spirit of Burma and its people in her stunning photographs. More »
Photo Essay: Papua New Guinea
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These firedancers belong to a Papua New Guinean tribe known as the Baining. They live on the northeastern tip of the island of New Britain which is fo More »
