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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!

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8 Actual Castles You Can Book on Airbnb

Staying in an actual castle is the experience of a lifetime, and it's one you'll be telling friends and family about for the rest of your natural existence. Turns out you can enjoy fantastic gardens, gorgeous views and architecture you can't even describe in words on the cheap thanks to…

By Ben Dahl
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You Can Ski On This Hotel

Whether it's huge skyscrapers or container houses, when it comes to innovative architecture, few firms do it as well as the Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG). That's probably why storied watch brand Audemars Piguet commissioned the firm for the Hôtel des Horlogers in Switzerland. A collaborative project between the brand, BIG…

By Ben Dahl
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The Best National Parks Outside of the USA

We all know the US has beautiful National Parks. Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon are just a few of the incredible natural wonders inside the US borders. But obviously, nature’s gifts aren’t limited to only this country. That’s impossible. There’s a whole planet out there. International national parks offer…

By Drew Haas
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James Bond Gallery

There are quite a few things that go into a Bond film. Everyone knows you need a good-looking leading man, a better looking car, a villain hell-bent on world destruction, an espionage novel plot and a collection of cool gadgets. What else? Allow 007 ELEMENTS to answer that. 007 ELEMENTS…

By Ben Dahl
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Sampling Rum at the Number One Rum Distiller in the World

If we’re really looking for a delightful after-dinner cocktail or a stiff one after a hard day’s work, we’re picking up where bourbon sometimes falls short, and grabbing a pour of some barrel-aged rum. Case in point? Flor de Caña. This Nicaraguan rum company has been producing some of the…

By Maxwell Barna
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