Ailsa Ross
The Standard
Waterton Park, AB, Canada
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We need to ban fireworks, for the sake of the environment
As a kid I loved to watch the tiny sparks of fireworks climbing before they burst; hearing the crackle of metallic compounds as they lit up and fizzed in the night sky like a thousand flowers opening was one of life’s true thrills. Now I look back on those memories and just feel angry. My parents say they had no idea how bad fireworks are for people, animals and waters. But we can’t use that… → Read More
Mountains, Transcending
“Ever since I was five years old,” wrote opera singer–turned–Buddhist lama Alexandra David-Néel, “I craved to go beyond the garden gate, to follow the road that passed it by, and to set out for the Unknown.” → Read More
6 female adventurers who aren’t as well-known as they should be
These are six radical, brave, and determined women adventurers who definitely aren’t as well-known as they should be. Check them out! → Read More
The 6 toughest female adventurers of all time
These six female travelers have stories that absolutely deserve to be known. They weren’t just some of the toughest women adventurers of their time, they were some of the most amazing adventurers -- period. → Read More
6 women who overcame immense challenges to become iconic adventurers
For millennia, women have been told what to do. These are six women who rose up in the boldest, most rad way we know: to become adventurers. → Read More
8 badass female world record-breakers who proved women can do anything
What does a record-breaker look like to you? How about swimming the English Channel faster than any man? Or competing in a 1,100-mile sled dog race in -50-degree weather? These featured female record-breakers are as strong and determined as it gets. → Read More
Photo guide to Ireland’s most incredible castles
Ireland's castles are simply extraordinary. Here are six of our favorites. → Read More
This girl could be executed in Iran tomorrow. Here’s how you can try and stop it
Matador is a travel and lifestyle brand redefining travel media with cutting edge adventure stories, photojournalism, and social commentary. → Read More
16 charming love idioms from around the world
Matador is a travel and lifestyle brand redefining travel media with cutting edge adventure stories, photojournalism, and social commentary. → Read More
25 stunning images of Glacier National Park
Matador is a travel and lifestyle brand redefining travel media with cutting edge adventure stories, photojournalism, and social commentary. → Read More
15 facts about Canada that will surprise you
Guess what...it's warmer up here than you think. → Read More
Winter is magical at Idaho’s yurts and cabins. Here’s proof.
Yurts by frozen lakes, yurts with wood-fired saunas, and yurts serving. gourmet four-course dinners. They're all magical. → Read More
These Tajikistan tent views are beyond epic
Warning: These photos will inspire serious wanderlust. → Read More
This new drug has amazing side effects. Try it before it becomes illegal
"This new parody video from Nature RX reminds us of the joys of the great outdoors while simultaneously ripping into prescription drug commercials. And it’s hilarious. → Read More
16 of the most heartwarming Valentine’s Day traditions around the world
"On Valentine's Day in South Africa, young women will pin the name of their crush to their sleeve for all to see -- it's an homage to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia." → Read More
16 of the most heartwarming Valentine’s Day traditions around the world
"On Valentine's Day in South Africa, young women will pin the name of their crush to their sleeve for all to see -- it's an homage to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia." → Read More
20 crucial pieces of life advice, as told by people over 60
Matador is a travel and lifestyle brand redefining travel media with cutting edge adventure stories, photojournalism, and social commentary. → Read More
This man brought wi-fi to 60,000 people in remote Annapurna. The result is amazing.
In Nepal’s Annapurna region a man has made an extraordinary vision come true. He has brought internet access to places that even today can only be reached after several days travel on foot. By now he has managed to connect over 60,000 people to the world wide web, raising the remote region’s standards of health, education, and prosperity. His name is Mahabir Pun. This is his story. → Read More
These illustrations of unusual words are amazing
Your English teacher probably told you to steer clear of flowery language, but how great would it be if words like ‘ultracrepidarian’ (a person who gives opinions and advice on matters outside of one’s knowledge) came back into common parlance? These visual interpretations of unusual words, by Project Twins, are amazing. Here’s your A-Z rundown. → Read More
11 of the most unusual holiday festivals around the world
"In Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic, Santa has a nasty counterpart -- Krampus. He’s a warning to naughty children to shape up...or get eaten..." → Read More