Word of Mouth: Georgetown

Lobster rolls, boutique hotels and hidden architectural gems on DC's quiet side

by Michael Kucmeroski Although all of Washington, DC has much to offer in terms of sightseeing and history, there is something enticing about staying in Georgetown. The area around the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C and O, to the locals) is charming, much less touristy than central DC and is buzzing with new restaurants, shops and cafés. Founded in 1751, Georgetown is famous for residents …

Airframe Portable Phone Mount

Kenu's expandable clip turns any car's air vent into an adjustable phone stand

As the weather continues to warm up in the Northern Hemisphere, our inner-compass begins to spin, urging us onto the open road. To assist with navigation once we heed the call is the handy Airframe portable car mount. This little device from Kenu turns any air vent into a phone mount, allowing the driver—or co-pilot—to monitor Google Maps or search for entertainment nearby, while keeping …

Interview: Solar Impulse

Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg discuss what a solar plane means for exploration in the 21st century

Just after midnight on 4 May 2013, a plane eased into Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport after completing a journey from Moffet Airfield near San Jose, CA. With the wingspan of an Airbus A340, it nevertheless landed as delicately as a single prop and even more quietly. Pilot Bertrand Piccard emerged and was greeted by André Borschberg, the other half of Solar Impulse‘s flight crew. …