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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
Entertainment
Anthony Bourdain’s Posthumous Travel Book ‘World Travel: An Irreverent Guide’ is Available for Pre-Order

Whether it comes to our favorite knives, TV shows, or ways to travel, there's no denying the fact that Anthony Bourdain had a huge influence on each and every one of the people here at Cool Material. While we all long to experience the world and Travel Like Anthony Bourdain…

By Ben Dahl
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Whale-Shaped Australian Underwater Discovery Centre

You don't have to pull a Jonah to get in the belly of a whale. Okay, so this one's not alive, and it probably doesn't smell like rotting krill inside. London Architecture firm Baca Architects designed the Australian Underwater Discovery Centre to be fun and also pay homage to the…

By Amos Kwon
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Transportation
Alauda Airspeeder Mk3 Flying Electric Race Car

Australia's Alauda just pulled the covers off something awesomely wacky, a full-sized, fully-operational flying electric race car. It's called the Airspeeder Mk3, and it will actually enter a race this year. Its frame uses a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and a slippery aerodynamic teardrop body. The Airspeeder Mk3 is powered…

By Amos Kwon
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SpaceX Inspiration 4 All-Civilian Space Flight Raffle

You read it right. Mr. Musk wants to send an average Joe (or Josephine) into outer space. This will be the world's first all-civilian mission to space and will take place later this year. One of the four individuals on Inspiration 4 will be chosen via raffle, and the only…

By Amos Kwon
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Transportation
Autonomous Flight Y6S Plus Six Seat Electric VTOL Aircraft

Founded by British entrepreneur Martin Warner, Autonomous Flight designs and manufactures electric VTOL aircrafts, with the goal of solving worldwide transportation challenges so you can travel like never before. As you might imagine--particularly when it comes to the world of small group transportation in an electric, Vertical Take Off and…

By Ben Dahl
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