Kris Kuhn

Every time we say “Faroe Islands,” people squint like we made it up.

Nope, it’s real! It’s between Iceland and Norway, but also between reality and fantasy.

Think: sheep > people, amazing cliffs, and weather that can change mid-sentence.

Have you been?

How Travel Turned Into a Business of Art What it’s like building a small-but-mighty art side hustle from travel photography, one show at a time.

It’s not glamorous. It’s not passive income. But somehow, this little travel photography side hustle keeps growing.

This article is for anyone out there chasing a creative dream that doesn’t always make sense — but feels right anyway:

An Arctic Trip Unlike Anything We’ve Shared Before 12 People. A Total Solar Eclipse. And You Could Be One of Them.

When we traveled with Arctic Tern, it changed how we think about silence, scale, and stillness.

Now they’re offering something even rarer:

A total solar eclipse over East Greenland. No mega cruise. No crowds. Just wild, remote awe.

Only 12 people. And 4 spots are already gone.

Something rare is coming to the Arctic—a total solar eclipse. No crowds, no mega cruise. Just wild, remote stillness.

We traveled with this crew in 2024. Now they’re doing something epic.

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Can we normalize taking stretch breaks during the day?
It’s too easy to sit idle at your desk for hours. 5 minutes makes a huge difference. You can find tons of free 5 min stretch videos on Youtube.
I’m trying to treat these moments like non-negotiables. You deserve that reset, too.

Ever heard the one about the sheep that mapped an entire country?

Not a joke, I swear! Story drops in the morning. Part travel tale, part creative genius. It starts with a 360° camera and a solar panel… strapped to a sheep. 🐑

Seriously, you’ll want to subscribe for this one.
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The National Park That Snuck Into Our Hearts Our quiet escape to northern Minnesota’s Lake Kabetogama

We thought this National Park would be a one-and-done.
Now we’ve been back more times than we can count.
No crowds. No chaos. Just loons, otters, the smell of pine, and the occasional Northern Lights.
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Planning a trip where the sun doesn’t rise.

Svalbard. Polar night. Total darkness.

Everyone says we’re nuts. I think we’re nuts. I mean, I hate being cold and this is above the Arctic Circle.

But something is calling us to give it a try.

Would you go to a place where it’s 24 hours of darkness?

Young fur seals are ridiculously cute. Those little ears! 😍
This guy was watching us as we watched him from our zodiac.
Being in South Georgia felt like we were in a wildlife documentary. One of many memorable wildlife encounters on our Antarctica/South Georgia expedition.

Why We Travel to the Edge of the World Where nature still speaks louder than we do

I hate the cold. So why does one of our favorite places on earth sit just 800 miles from the North Pole? buff.ly/emjMFaw

Last night I had a stressed out convo with ChatGPT. I think it may be my therapist now??

"But for tonight?
You’re allowed to feel tired.
...
You just might need a new map.
And I’ll help you draw it when you’re ready.
❤️
ChatGPT"

CopenPay | Visit Copenhagen Copenhagen attractions reward conscious actions.All our choices have an impact, so why not ride a bike, walk the streets, clean up the harbour, help in an urban garden, etc., and be rewarded?

Copenhagen just made sustainability irresistible.

Pick up trash, eat plants, ride a bike—and get free wine, tours, or museum passes. CopenPay is back, bigger than ever. Only Denmark could make eco-goodies this cool.

Would you trade cleanup for a kayak ride?
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What America Gets Wrong About Alcohol A Cultural Case for Rethinking Alcohol in the U.S.

The only pairing Europeans care about is: wine + friends. buff.ly/xBslpci

If it scares you, it might be worth doing.

In Europe, It’s Just Wine. In the U.S., It’s a Headline. A Cultural Case for Rethinking Alcohol in the U.S.

The U.S. drinks less than Europe on average, but regulates it more.

More laws. More fear. More restrictions.

So why do we have more alcohol-related problems?

If a sidewalk beer feels rebellious…

Maybe it’s not the drink that needs examining. Maybe it’s the culture around it.
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These giant, painted, concrete jacks look like abstract art or something out of a sci-fi set.
But they actually serve a very real (and important) purpose.
Any wild guesses what they’re for? Bonus points if you’ve seen them in the wild.

We visited Greenville, South Carolina for "Artisphere" and now understand why it ranks among the top art fairs in the country. The entire downtown seems to lean into the celebration. It’s a weekend-long embrace of creativity.

Have you ever been somewhere that really supports the arts?

A lot of people wait for big wins.

We build small ones that pile up.

This Camino sticker brings in travel cash with zero extra work.

Low effort. Real results.

Our kind of hustle.

What’s your favorite small-but-mighty money win?

Not every adventure needs a passport.

Watching Mylee sniff shade‑cooled grass at home reminds me that wanderlust begins when we are young.

Simple things right under our noses (literally) spark the need for adventure, long before it ever crosses oceans.

Why Waiting for the 'Right Time' Is Wrong The 'right time' is an illusion. How to Fix It Now

Mark’s mom just moved into assisted living. It happened fast.

In 2018, we asked where she wanted to go for her 80th. She said: “Budapest.” We added Iceland and Paris. Her last big adventure, though none of us knew it then.

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Before You Book Your Next Vacation - Read This Your Best Experiences Likely Aren't Found On Page One of Google.

This new piece is part story, part rant, and part gentle nudge.

If your whole trip is booked before you even pack your bag, you might be leaving the best parts behind.

Like, say... watching a rare Ornate Hawk Eagle and its baby in the Costa Rican rainforest.
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There has to be another way...
If most of us need there must be another way... If we need multiple side hustles alongside a 9-to-5 and use our limited free time to boost productivity just for a decent life, maybe our systems were never sensible.
What if a “good life” didn’t require endless growth?

The Adventure-Ready Body: Travel Strong at Any Age Fitness Advice for Travelers with Substack Author, Jim Brown

The reality is that we don’t just ask our bodies to go the distance when we travel. We also ask them to bounce back from our everyday habits.

We teamed up with Jim Brown from A Friendly Nudge, to share real-world tips on staying strong & adventure-ready.
#travel #fitness
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Even bananas aren’t what they used to be. 🍌

Around 650 AD, farmers crossbred two wild types—and seedless bananas were born. The sweet snack we know today is a human-made marvel.

Nature gave us the rough draft—we edited it.
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#travel #naturefacts

When the Dead Tell a Story Milan’s Bone-Chilling Surprise

Not everyone plans their day around a pile of skulls… but one time we did in Milan, Italy.
#photography #travel #Italy

Said goodbye to our ecolodge in Costa Rica today, they didn’t thank us for visiting their lodge—they thanked us for supporting their project.

That word choice stuck with me.

Stay somewhere that cares about the land it occupies.

Choose lodges, not just lodgings.

Projects, not just profits.

I’ll check that out. Thanks!

How a Movie Night Inspired Our First Thru-Hike And another movie night has us dreaming about our next adventure.

We thought we were just watching a movie.

Turns out we were mapping our future.

Camino de Santiago wasn’t on our “must do” list…until we watched “The Way.”

We made a list. You might want to steal it, or add to it. :)

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#hiking #travel

Top documentaries you’ve watched recently. I’ll go first:

1) The Geography of Bliss

2) The Reluctant Traveler

3) Will & Harper

What America Gets So Wrong About Bread What America Gets So Wrong About Bread Your Bread Is Lying To You

In a world of ultra-processed noise and shortcuts, real feels revolutionary.

Travel will show you what real food tastes like.

You don’t need preservatives. You need a mixing bowl, a little patience, and a reason.

Crust first. Questions later.