Michael Takes Too Many Pictures

Dispatches and photos from walks around the world

Author of 7 books inc The Year of Living Danishly. Former ed marieclaire.co.uk turned Scandinavia correspondent. I write about what it means to live a good life around the world (when not herding mini Vikings). Laura Clark Is Away From Her Desk out July.

Thoughtful, funny stories about life, creativity, travel and the various occasions when I've been bullied by a wasp while eating a pastry. Essays, drawings and other tasty crumbs delivered every other week.

We're going around the world, one great read at a time. We host a podcast, a website, an Instagram, and this Substack.

It's a wonderful world—meet the inhabitants!

High altitude and high hopes in a town of 180 people (and 51 dogs.)

A newsletter about ideas, wonder and hope - and a romp through the modern sciences in search of a good "wow!" you can feel down to your boots.

James Beard Finalist writing about Baking, Cooking, Walks, Gardens, Dogs & Pie.

Funny, deep, relatable stories from a dad to two, husband to one, friend to all (free for all) + BATCAVE (workshops, cowriting, "community") for paid subscribers.

What happens after the worst happens? After tragedy struck, we left home to travel the US. I write about love, loss and hope from the road.

Stories for people who enjoy humor with a side of humanity and a dash of insight

Secretly drawn art of the world, delivered to your inbox.

Mexico Soul provides on the scene insights, travel trends, resources, reviews, and stories from a Mexico insider.

Insights on nomad life, slow travel, writing, and our meanderings toward meaning and happiness.

Join renegade historian and Brit in the US Dr. Annette Laing on her witty history mystery tour. Substack Featured Newsletter.

Dispatches from one woman's life as a Western Muslim told through the lens of mental health, faith, and the multi-generational immigrant experience.

Two old white women escape the US and move to Portugal.

Building bridges across divides.

Personal stories and incisive commentary on travel, culture, and expat life--because understanding breeds compassion.

For – and often about – women who travel, and other curious people.