Story roulette

Not sure what you’re in the mood for? Browse this sampling of stories from across our categories for some inspiration.

Mongolia

A Haircut for Mongolia's "Half-Wild" Horses

In this photo essay by scholarship finalist Dimitri Staszewski, nomadic herders perform an awe-inspiring yearly ritual.

Cambodia

Three Days of Joy: Khmer New Year in Cambodia

Camera in hand, scholarship winner Kelly Beckta joins the celebrations at Angkor Wat.

US Virgin Islands

The Universal Language of Basketball

Sometimes the best thing you can do during travel is exactly what you do at home.

Mongolia

Desert, Dunes & an Epic Festival: 10 Days in Mongolia

World Nomads Travel Photography Scholarship mentor Richard I’Anson shares his images from an unforgettable visit to Mongolia’s Gobi desert and Naadam celebrations.

Malaysia

Trekking Borneo’s “Headhunter’s Trail”

A traveler conquers Sarawak’s thorniest mountain climb, via mega caves, upriver journeys, and deep jungle trekking along a blood-stained path.

Morocco

Confessions of a Romantic Traveler

Against the advice of friends, Maxine Rose Schur follows her heart to Morocco.

Brazil

Carioquissima

Visiting Rio for the first time, Marisa Paska discovers that home is where the soul is.

Argentina

“I Don’t Care”

At 2am on her last night in Buenos Aires, a stolen wallet and cancelled flight leave Claudia Crook with only one choice.