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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: Graveyards by Night

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Happy Halloween!  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 Grossman 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 »

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