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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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What To Pack (and Not Pack) On a Trip To Iceland

Packing for Iceland comes with certain temptations. The country’s wild enough that it feels like you should drop a couple grand on new hiking boots, socks that have the suffix “Tek” in them, brand new camera equipment, a massive backpack, and waterproofing for all of it. Then you rent something…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Venus Aerospace Stargazer Spaceplane

It's not often we get to use the term hypersonic aircraft twice in just a couple of weeks, but here we are. The rendering you see here is known as the Venus Aerospace Stargazer, and it's meant for passenger travel at speeds of up to Mach 9 (over 6,900 MPH).…

By Amos Kwon
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Finding World War II Artifacts on the Beaches of Iceland

My dad’s been pushing for a family Iceland trip for years. I’ve been resistant, not because I’m averse to all things Nordic, but because Iceland was one of the epicenters of the massive upheaval that came from cheap airfare, when suburban white millennials were discovering the power of words cultured…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Destinus Hypersonic Jet

The upcoming Destinus Hypersonic Jet wants to propel passengers at more than five times the speed of sound (1,715 meters/second). It also wants to use hydrogen fuel to reach those speeds. This should make longer international flights significantly shorter in duration. The sleek aircraft is currently in development and prototype…

By Amos Kwon
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You Can Book a Night at The Crown & Anchor, Ted Lasso’s Favorite Pub

With the latest season of Apple TV+'s hit show Ted Lasso returning this month, we've all been struck with football fever. The charming and sweet show has earned plenty of fans and the series is rewarding those diehards with an exciting opportunity to spend a night in The Crown &…

By John A. Paradiso
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