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Rediscover the Wild at British Columbia’s Indigenous Resorts
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Rediscover the Wild at British Columbia’s Indigenous Resorts
By Brandon Withrow
Vienna’s Coolest Cocktail Bars: The Local’s Guide
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Vienna’s Coolest Cocktail Bars: The Local’s Guide

Insiders share their favorite spots for a well-crafted libation in Austria’s capital.

By Brandon Withrow
The 8 Best Destinations for Aspiring Digital Nomads The 8 Best Destinations for Aspiring Digital Nomads
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The 8 Best Destinations for Aspiring Digital Nomads

Wanna get away from it all, but not sure where to start? Consider this your digital nomad beginner's guide.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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Durable & Sleek: Topo Designs Apex Global Briefcase

The Apex Global Briefcase blends durability with style, made from 100% recycled, weatherproof nylon. It features a spacious main compartment, three carrying options, and seamless travel integration—designed to go further. Elevate your gear today!

By Cool Material
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Folly Desert Cabin

It's becoming harder and harder to truly step away from the world. From like-minded travelers to the onslaught of daily emails, finding some peace requires work. Luckily, we did that work for you. The Folly cabin offers the perfect retreat from the world, as the unique, two-building structure sits in…

By Mike Newman
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Pulley System Cabin on the Border

This prefab cabin from Istanbul-based SO? features a unique pulley system that allows residents to close up shop at night and let in fresh air after the sun rises. The side slat folds up and down with a few pulls, revealing a large window that does the same and lets…

By Mike Newman
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Own a California Ghost Town for Just Under a Million Bucks

In between the Kings Canyon and Death Valley National Parks in California is where you'll find Cerro Gordo, the 19th century ghost town and functional mining operation. It also happens to be one of the best deals in real estate because you can buy the entire town, and the over…

By Ben Dahl
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Fjordenhus Is a Modern Castle Complete with Footbridge

Travel to the town of Vejle in Denmark to find Fjordenhus (Fjord House), a modern castle that rises out of the Vejle Fjord like something out of your childhood dreams. Designed by Olafur Eliasson with inspiration from the harbor's surrounding architecture, the recently completed Fjordenhus is made out of almost…

By Ben Dahl
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Flophouze Hotel

Should you find yourself in Round Top, Texas, and are uninterested in staying in a traditional hotel, the Flophouze Hotel will satisfy your demand for quirkiness. The six units all began their lives as shipping containers. Those containers were outfitted with all sorts of recycled goods, including lumber from a…

By Mike Newman
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