Michael Nordine

2 months ago | dailypassport.com | Michael Nordine

Spanish is the de facto official language of Argentina, with nearly all 45 million inhabitants of South America’s third-most-populous country speaking it. Other languages spoken in Argentina include English, Italian, over a dozen Indigenous languages, and, in one small village, Welsh. If you find that last one surprising, there’s a good reason: Wales is a small country that’s nearly 8,000 miles and an ocean apart from Argentina.

2 months ago | dailypassport.com | Michael Nordine

Movies, more than any other medium, can transport us to places we’ve never been. And while visiting fantastical settings dreamt up by visionary filmmakers is uniquely immersive, there’s something even more thrilling about seeing a place you can actually visit once the credits roll. Here are six movies that will inspire you to travel. More of a cinematic tapestry than a conventional documentary, Ron Fricke’s nonfiction classic features no narrative or even narration to guide the way.

Mar 7, 2025 | dailypassport.com | Michael Nordine

United States geography abounds in quirks and oddities. Most mysterious of all, perhaps, is the question of the Upper Peninsula — that strange, detached portion of Michigan that accounts for nearly one-third of its landmass but a mere 3% of its population. Separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac, the U.P. (also known as Yoop) is only separated from Wisconsin by lines on the map.

Feb 21, 2025 | dailypassport.com | Michael Nordine

As more and more passengers take to the skies, airports are becoming busier than ever. But while navigating New York’s JFK or LAX Airport might seem like a daunting prospect, especially when you’re running late, imagine how much pressure was on the architects who actually designed those spaces. Here are some of the subtle tricks airport designers use when crafting the most efficient way to get you from point A to point B.

Feb 3, 2025 | dailypassport.com | Michael Nordine

If you’ve ever weighed your checked baggage before leaving for the airport, you’ve surely wondered: What actually happens if it’s over 50 pounds? Well, you’ll pay a fee, of course — anywhere from $30 to $200, depending on the airline and just how far over the limit you are. But does it actually have any effect on the plane? The cynical answer would be no, it doesn’t; if it did, the airline wouldn’t allow you to bring it aboard rather than simply charge you extra.