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The Iceland Most People Don’t See
By Brandon Withrow
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The Art of the Solo Stay

Traveling alone changes how you choose a city and hotel. Here are my favorite spots after 10 years of solo travel.

By Hayley Domin
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Pigs & Pinot: The Most Powerful Father-Son Food Weekend in Sonoma

Charlie Palmer's 19th annual Pig & Pinot event returns, with a couple twists this year.

By Cool Material
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This Is Alberta Before It Was a Postcard

My four-day Indigenous-led road trip through Jasper and Métis Nation territory, mapped.

By Brandon Withrow
Outdoors
Sleep in the Trees in a Suspended Tent Shaped Like an Avocado

Situated just an hour's drive outside of Brussels, Antwerp, Aachen and Masstricht, Limburg is a province in Belgium that's home to the Tranendreef alternative camping site that will change the way you interact with nature. In addition to picturesque views, plenty of activities and more than a view nearby attractions,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
These 3D Printed Tiles Are Helping Restore Devastated Coral Reefs

As you're probably more than well aware of by now, the coral reefs and habitats the world over are in serious need of help. The millions of fish and ocean species that rely on these habitats are getting some much needed help with modern technology and a group of enterprising…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Travel
Virgin Galactic Delta-Wing Mach 3 Aircraft

Virgin Galactic just released renderings of its high-speed aircraft that could be capable of hitting three times the speed of sound, or 2301.81 miles per hour. Try consuming your tiny liquor bottles at that velocity. Having completed its Mission Concept Review receiving approval from the FAA's Center for Emerging Concepts…

By Amos Kwon
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Transportation
Nestbox Turns Your Car into a Camper

While we're all for #vanlife and the idea of living in a van down by the river, in the forest or wherever the hell else you want, having a separate, bespoke vehicle that's only used for adventure presents its own host of challenges. What if there was a way to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Anthénea Aquatic Mobile Pod

This luxury pod takes luxury sailing to new levels. Not only can you live in it, it has the ability to traverse the seas so you can luxuriate just about anywhere that has water. The Anthénea doubles as a floating hotel suite and a sea-friendly mobile home. Designed by architect…

By Amos Kwon
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