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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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Summit Prairie Lookout

Anyone who's played Firewatch knows that a lookout tower is the ideal place to take in the scenery. All those shades of orange when the sun sets and all the lush green swaths of land are best appreciated from above. Now you can live a little of the game--without the whole…

By Mike Newman
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The Coeda House Is Built Like a Tree

With the large protruding roof reminiscent of a tree's crown, it's easy to see the inspiration behind the Coeda House. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the building steals its form from a large, shade-offering tree. That unique design was not chosen just for aesthetics, though we'd argue those are…

By Mike Newman
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The Budapest Cafe Is Inspired by Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’

Wes Anderson is one of our favorite filmmakers because of his distinct visual and cinematic style. Now, thanks to The Budapest Cafe, a new spot in Chengdu, China, you have a chance to experience some Wes Anderson in real life. Conceived of and brought to life by Melbourne-based studio Biasol, this…

By Ben Dahl
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MUJI Is Building a Hotel

MUJI is known the world over for being minimal to the max. Everything the brand makes, from shirts to desk accessories, is simple, clean, and affordable. As the brand continues to expand its reach, it's taken on new and unique projects, with the latest being a hotel in Shenzhen, China.…

By Mike Newman
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Airbnb Reveals the Most Wish-Listed Homes of 2017

Airbnb has changed the travel game forever. No longer are you relegated to Best Westerns and fine hotels that cost more than the airfare to get to them. As we close out 2017, Airbnb has revealed the properties that were wish-listed the most this past year. The most wish-listed for…

By Mike Newman
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