Substacks recommended by Nolan Yuma

Recommended by Nolan Yuma

Observational humor, philosophical musings, cultural analysis. Recovering ad copywriter that's touching grass and taking the grillpill. Is life hell on earth? Yeah, of course. But is it also chill? It's pretty chill.

Savage Minds

By Editor

Investigative reporting and social commentary on public culture, the arts, science, and politics.

The Real Story

By Brent Hartinger

The website and newsletter of novelist/screenwriter Brent Hartinger. The story of my writing career is almost as interesting as my books and movies!

Everything Is Amazing

By Mike

A newsletter about asking better questions & a romp through science in search of a good "wow!" you can feel down to your boots.

“Why do I feel, think, react, and behave when I _____” Insert a word into the blank and chances are, you’ll find the answer on Everything Is Amazing. And unlike ChatGPT, you’ll get these answers through Snowden’s narrative and personal experience, making it all the most engaging.

- Nolan Yuma

La Comunidad

By Brendan Boyle

Independent content from Spain.

The SneakyArt Post

By Nishant Jain

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

Le Journal Curioso

By Emmanuelle Maréchal

Where fashion meets culture, identity, and language.

Follow Your Gut

By Elin Petronella

The artist life and business for the dream-driven artists and writers who are fed up with gut-wrenching advice

Conscious Living

By Rachel Ooi

For those seeking to live consciously with mindfulness, deliberate intention, and deeper connections with people and the world.

The Average Polyglot

By Mathias Barra

Get inspiration and tips to improve your journey to fluency and make it fun

The Prism

By Gurwinder

A guide to navigating the digital age

The Intrinsic Perspective

By Erik Hoel

Natural philosophy, belles-lettres, polemics.

Those Who Wander

By Justin S. Bailey

A newsletter for readers who want to learn about the meaning of travel, why we seek adventure, and how to incorporate more of it into our lives. In short, the anthropology of wandering.

Unschool for Writers

By Alison Acheson

Playing and working with words: finding your own way to fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and writing for young people

Always Care Community

By Paul Moxness

Sharing stories from 30 years in global hospitality, security, travel, and wellness, and lessons learned at the "University of Life".

AI Supremacy

By Michael Spencer

News at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, technology and business including Op-Eds, research summaries, guest contributions and valuable info about A.I. startups.

The Feel Good Life

By Dr. Mariana Calleja Ross

Hi! I'm Dr. Mariana, an MD writing a good dose of health, emotions, prevention, empathy and hope. In essence: health made easy + everything that makes life feel good! No medical jargon, just cool learning and good vibes. 😉

MD, polyglot, daydreamer, and traveller, sharing her wisdom on how to live a healthier life.

- Nolan Yuma

Expat in Portugal

By Nancy Whiteman

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

Nancy gives honest advice on how to navigate Portugal's culture and red tape while sharing her personal journey.

- Nolan Yuma

Cosmographia

By M. E. Rothwell

Histories of the earth and the stars.

The Honest Broker

By Ted Gioia

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

StoryWorlds with Junot Díaz

By Junot Díaz

“So howled out for the world to give him a name. The indark answered with wind.” ― Samuel R. Delany, Dhalgren :: Reflections on fiction and worldbuilding, on diasporas and elsewheres.

Who needs an MFA from a prestigious university when you've got Junot Díaz offering his writing craft wisdom on Substack?

- Nolan Yuma

AI for Software Engineers

By Logan Thorneloe (AI for SWEs)

Everything software engineers need to know about AI delivered to your inbox.

Big Think

Learn from the world's biggest thinkers.

Here's where some of the most impactful ideas become digestible for everyone. Every video and article is an incredible start for the inquisitive to research further.

- Nolan Yuma

Undividing with Karl Dunn

A community of people reconnecting a divided world - by undoing the divisions around us, and in ourselves.

Take it Spanish

Learn Spanish the fun way 🇪🇸 💃🏻 🥘 ☀️ Each Friday, you will learn 3 words, 2 expressions and 1 thing about me

Chris Arnade Walks the World

Dispatches and photos from walks around the world

Brent and Michael Are Going Places

By Michael Jensen

The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter! Also seen on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.com.

They have excellent advice for digital nomads, and I'm sure many people will understand why they left the USA to travel.

- Nolan Yuma

Road Life Adventure

By James Dalman

From remote desert hideaways to bustling city spaces, we encourage you to discover the adventure of a lifetime.

Numb at the Lodge

By Sam Kriss

These heavy sands are language tide and wind have silted here

Zero bullshit writing that helps me see my insincerity. Sam writes some of the most intelligent and hilarious articles I've come across.

- Nolan Yuma

VERY LOST

By Zefan

For people who feel different in different places — and what those shifts say about identity, belonging, and memory.

Zefan's travel writing is not just about fascinating experiences and places; she helps you open up to fresh perspectives and ask yourself questions that can connect the world.

- Nolan Yuma

The Crow's Nest

By Alexander M Crow

The notebook of a globally feral author finding balance through connection with nature, ancestral skills, and different cultures. Words and kindness.

Serendipity Lab

By Brian Wiesner

Congrats, you’re in the right place, at the right time! I explore people, places, and the future of work.

When I read Brian Wiesner's work, I see many of my own values and experiences, so when I read how he expresses himself and the facts he chooses to make a point, I understand my thinking better.

- Nolan Yuma

The World According to Tharp

By Chris Tharp

Travel and more

This has nothing to do with "top 10" Instagram-related travel BS, and everything that travel writing should be—deep dives, personal, funny, unexpected, raw, but well-crafted.

- Nolan Yuma

Letters from a Muslim Woman

By Noha Beshir

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

Dean Foster Global Cultures

Crossing Cultures & Managing Cultural Differences, for Work and Life, in the Global World.

Switter’s World

Switter’s World is your one stop shop for everything you need to know about crossing off exotic locales from your adventurecation bucket list, seasoned with occasional Something Wonderfuls to ease your disappointment from letting those dumb dreams die.

The Elysian

By Elle Griffin

Exploring utopian futures through long-form essays and collaborative print pamphlets. Join us to get the Manifesto!

This is for anyone interested in exploring how we can use our craft to create healthier societies. I also think this is one of the best communities to see what Substack is and will be capable of.

- Nolan Yuma

Beyond the Comfort Zone

By Renée Eli

Complex times usher us beyond comfort to the depths of human becoming. These letters are meditative essays devoted to the unfolding of us.

Part of exploring what it means to be human requires returning to the wild. Renée's writing will help you go beyond your comfort zone and fall in love with North America's natural beauty through her sublime photography.

- Nolan Yuma

Enfant Terrible

By Remy Bazerque

Spleens, sins, and dad-related exhaustings from an award-winning writer/director, currently avoiding work on a screenplay.

GIRLS

By Freya India

Girlhood in the Modern World

GIRLS is most definitely not just for girls. It's for any of us who need to wake the hell up when it comes to social media and the narcissistic plague.

- Nolan Yuma

Global Natives

By Lauren Razavi

The past, present and potential of borderless work.

An Ordinary Disaster

By Bowen Dwelle

Writing from experience on intuition, addiction, change, and everyday life as a man.

Honest, reflective writing with a podcast that brings together a Substack writers community.

- Nolan Yuma

if not, Paris

By Samuél Lopez-Barrantes

a novelist sharing essays, tall tales & melodies from Paris

Letters from a Prostitute by Füsun Aydın

By Füsun Aydın

A collection of essays, poems, memoirs and redundant conversations from an old tart in Amsterdam.

Michael Takes Too Many Pictures

By Michael Jensen

A travel writer and amateur photographer taking you on my nomadic journey around the world one picture at a time.

The Garden of Forking Paths

By Brian Klaas

Wandering around an infinitely complex, ever-changing world.

Brian Klaas is among the greatest thinkers of our time. Unlike some others, Brian doesn't revel in fruitless cynicism, sarcasm, and esoteric language. Instead, he shows us constructive ways to ponder our society and stare into the face of uncertainty through wit, humility, and deep research.

- Nolan Yuma

The Mother Makers

By Kat River

The Mother Makers is a thriving symposium for the Mothers, The Makers and the Mystics. Designed to be an honest exploration of the deep dance between Motherhood, Creativity, energetic business and self inquiry into optimism.

This is my favourite Substack for understanding relationships and motherhood. You need to understand what creates life to create the life you want.

- Nolan Yuma

Caravanserai with Samantha Childress

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