
How-To's & Explainers


72 Hours in the Faroe Islands
These islands are small — about the size of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket combined — but they’re rich in mystical views and some of the best seafood in the world.
By Eric Adams

Fire-Starting Tips for Warming the Hearth
In the wild, a simple fire can save your life.
By Tucker Bowe

How to Tell a Story the Right Way
The stories you’ve been telling haven’t actually been stories. According to The Moth, an NYC-based storytelling program, you’ve been slinging anecdotes.
By Chris Wright

The Guide to Life Vol. 2 Starts Today
30 skills to help you live better, courtesy of the GP School of Proficiency.
By Gear Patrol


How to Make: Skirt Steak with Iceberg Wedge
Celebrity chef Al Brown’s favorite recipe from his restaurant Depot Eatery & Oyster Bar is a celebration of secondary cuts and vegetables.
By Jack Seemer

How to Make: Wagyu Brisket Like a Pro
Wagyu beef is prized for intense marbling and succulent flavor.
By Jack Seemer

How to Make: Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder
The award-winning bistro at Amisfield winery cooks up a dish that speaks to the quality of local produce of Central Otago, New Zealand.
By Jack Seemer

The Best Fly-Fishing Lodges in New Zealand, a Fisherman’s Eldorado
New Zealand’s best fishing lodges are more than headquarters amid some of the world’s best fly-fishing — they’re destinations all by themselves.
By Chris Wright

How to Make: Farfalle with Chorizo and Favas
Pasta is a heavy dish reserved for hibernation months, right?
By Gear Patrol

The Complete Guide to 2015’s Best Summer Movies
Our shortlist of films to look forward to this summer, from blockbusters to documentaries and everything in between.

Grilling a Whole Fish Is Easier than You Think
You can grill a two-pound fish in 10 minutes.

72 Hours in Sedona
A town of 10,000 people at 4,000 feet, Sedona stuns its visitors with its breathtaking red sandstone formations.
By Will McGough

To Understand Wine, Start with the Grape
How does wine get its color, texture, sugar, acid and — uh — other things?
By Lauren Friel

How to Scandinavian Flick Like a Pro
Knowing how to Scandinavian Flick is the mark of true rally prowess: drive fast, keep control.

20 American Movie Theaters Still Projecting Film
The movie theaters, universities and museums that use 35mm film projectors to show movies the way the filmmakers intended.

Developing Film Is Easier than You Think
What shooting film lacks in instant gratification, it makes up for in satisfaction, especially if you learn to process and scan your own film.
By Jason Heaton

72 Hours in Saba
Visiting a minuscule Caribbean Island without beaches might sound limiting, but the small size, absence of beaches and lack of infrastructure is exactly what earns Saba its nickname: the “Unspoiled Queen”.
By Will McGough

The Ultimate Home Brewer’s Guide to Gear
Whether you’re just starting out as an extract brewer or trying your hand at all-grain brewing, here are the kits you need for your next home brew.