Maggie Shipstead
Contributor
Maggie Shipstead is a novelist who currently lives in Los Angeles. More of her work can be found at maggieshipstead.com.
The Wild Interiors, Cerulean Blues, and Winding Rivers of Fiji
At the crossroads of the South Pacific, Fiji is a nation of lush, colorful settings and locals whose warmth knows no bounds.
The Singular Patagonia
Staying at The Singular feels like an adventure in itself.
Zannier Hotels Sonop
A fresh way to see the epic Namibian desert from a revolutionary in the hotel space.
Why I Keep Returning to Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula
The destination is a vital backdrop for my family’s story.
Winter in Montana: Horseback Riding in the Snow and Après-Ski Barbecue
Wide-open spaces. Fresh air. Nobody around for miles. Memories of a winter on a secluded ranch in Montana are a critical balm for quarantine fatigue.
Spotting Snow Leopards in the Himalayas
On a journey through the foothills of the Himalayas, where humans live alongside one of the world's most elusive creatures, Maggie Shipstead discovers the good that grassroots conservation can do.
In the Okavango Delta, Horseback Safaris Offer a Whole New Perspective
Gallop alongside giraffes, warthogs, and more on a riding safari in Botswana's Okavango Delta.
The Freedom of Solo Travel
Our greatest memories of going it alone.
Bleak, Wild, and Tenacious: Why Exploring the Arctic Is So Appealing
Deep in remotest Canada, the family of the man who's been to the North Pole more times than anyone else hosts explorers in their far-out habitat.
My Best Meal: Comfort Food in India
It wasn’t fancy, but after a harrowing day-long bus trip through northern India, Maggie Shipstead had a meal that soothed her nerves—and that she never forgot.
David Hallberg: Meet the Ambassador of the New Age of Ballet
David Hallberg isn’t just one of the great ballet dancers of the era. He’s the first principal dancer to perform for the two most important companies in the world: American Ballet Theatre in New York and the Bolshoi in Moscow. Maggie Shipstead talks to the ambassador of a new age of ballet.
A Tale of Two Cities: David Hallberg's Two Ballet Worlds
David Hallberg dances for both the American Ballet Theatre in New York and the Bolshoi in Moscow. Here, see glimpses from his two lives in two cities, joined by his singular passion for ballet.