CH 2013 Visualized

An interactive data graphic that breaks down last year's stories from an analytical angle

For our final look back at 2013 we wanted to take a more quantified view. This interactive data visualization shows CH’s most commonly used keywords as bubbles inside a ring of our main content categories. The sizes of each element reflect the number of stories associated with them and by moving your cursor around, you can see how keywords and categories connect. For example, last …

Best of CH 2013: Travel

A look back at our visits to Panama City, Paris and more—including a 3,700-mile motorbike ride from Brooklyn to Los Angeles

Every year, the experience of travel becomes easier and—dare we say it—even more fun, thanks to an influx of innovative apps, new thinking in hotel design and more. Between the major travel headlines of 2013—like American Airlines and US Airways finally receiving the green light for their merger making them the world’s largest airline—we’ve supplemented our own stories covering everything from the best restaurants (found …

Best of CH 2013: Most Popular

Build-your-own bikes, 3D-printed sex toys, cauliflower rice, architectural Lego and more stories that racked up the page views this year

Looking back on 2013, from boundary-pushing ideas from both established and up-and-coming artists and designers to new series like Off Piste and Scene, By All, it’s been a big year. What’s remained consistent, however, is our loyal audience that spans all over the world—and they do know best. Here are the stories from the past year that were the most read—an eclectic mix of topics …