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Durable & Sleek: Topo Designs Apex Global Briefcase
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The 6 Best Dog-Friendly Destinations in the U.S.
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The 6 Best Dog-Friendly Destinations in the U.S.

When it comes to adventures with four-legged friends, not all American cities are created equal.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
This Champagne Oasis Is Less Than an Hour From Paris
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This Champagne Oasis Is Less Than an Hour From Paris

Located just 45 minutes outside of Paris on an express train, Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is a secluded oasis in the heart of the iconic sparkling-wine region.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
Our Favorite Gear for Minimalist Packing
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Our Favorite Gear for Minimalist Packing

I just hiked 50 miles to Petra, Jordan, with only a fanny pack. Take it from me: You can get away with packing far less than you think you'll need.

By Blake Snow
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22 Actually Cool Things to Do in Summer 2022

Ah, summer. The days are longer. The cold drinks are flowing. And there's finally time for that big trip you've been wanting to take. While summertime can't always deliver on those grand adventures you've been craving, there's usually at least a little bit of time for rest and relaxation. Or…

By John A. Paradiso
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Nicolas Cage’s Private Island Can Be Yours for Just $7.5million

While we never really considered ourselves the type of people on the market for a private island, if we were going to consider it, the private island owned by Nicolas Cage would most definitely be at the top of the list. That's where Leaf Cay comes in. Located in The…

By Ben Dahl
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U-Boat Worx UWEP (Underwater Entertainment Platform) Submarine Is Fit For a Bond Villain

When it comes to submarines--who are we kidding here, we don't know anything about submarines outside of pop culture, but if we did, we'd want to go out in style--which brings us to the Bond villains, the penultimate (I love submarines) class as it were. While submarines have been used…

By Ben Dahl
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Alaska Airlines Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Airplane

To properly celebrate May 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars day, Alaska Airlines rolled out the red carpet on a special edition Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Airplane. This Star Wars-themed Boeing 737-890 sports painted illustrations of the Millennium Falcon, a TIE fighter, and porgs. The airplane was designed to be the official…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Echo White Desert Pods Are a Next Level Vacation Destination in Antartica

Natural beauty has drastically been reduced due to overpopulation, deforestation, and the bureaucratic red tape of corporate land ownership. Many the modern man will never get to be the explorer of yore. But now, White Desert’s Echo experience may be able to give us a taste of what our forefathers…

By Brett Braley
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