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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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Proteus Is a State-of-The-Art Underwater Habit Designed by Yves Béhar

Swiss designer, entrepreneur and educator Yves Béhar has designed everything from Movado watches to August Smart Locks in recent years, but his latest creation is something decidedly more opulent and below the surface. Proteus is a state-of-the-art marine research project that's billed by benefactor Fabien Cousteau as "the ocean's equivalent to the…

By Ben Dahl
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Mybushotel Converted School Bus Campers

Nobody in the history of motorized vehicles has ever coveted a school bus. Ever. All that changes with Mybushotel that takes old school buses and transforms them into the kind of camper we all dream of. The Las Vegas-based shop takes retired school buses that have proven their worth over…

By Amos Kwon
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New Zealand’s Boutique American Wild West Town Is for Sale

There are plenty or fabulous and well-designed architectural marvels we want to own, but few seem as lucrative as New Zealand’s Boutique American Wild West Town that's for sale right now. Situated on 900 acres in the Ruatiti Valley of New Zealand's North Island--that's about seven hours south of Auckland…

By Ben Dahl
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Bivacco Brédy Shelter

Looking like a giant Polaroid camera from some angles, the Bivacco Brédy in the Aosta Valley in Italy provides shelter in the most beautiful of ways. Most importantly, it was created to honor the memory of Claudio Brédy, a former politician and lover of the mountains who tragically lost his…

By Amos Kwon
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Project Neptune

We've taken a few hot air balloon rides in our lives, and they have always been a great experience. But even with the heights they elevate you to, you won't get to space--the final frontier. Unless, of course, you're riding in the PriestmanGoode x Space Perspective 'Project Neptune' balloon. This…

By Ben Dahl
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