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Inside the Maldives Resort You’ll Daydream About for the Rest of Your Life
By Hayley Domin
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A Curated List of Memorial Day Sales

The internet is on sale. Here’s where to start.

By Cool Material
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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less

The latest from Brixton is built for adventure.

By Cool Material
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Buildings Around the World Inspired by Birds

You can and should sleep inside a giant bird nest.

By Lola Méndez
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Universal Reveals Epic Universe Theme Park

Get ready to buckle up for an adventure of epic proportions! Universal has unveiled the tantalizing details for its highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park, set to open its gates in 2025. Picture this: five immersive worlds, each accessed through captivating portal entryways. At the heart of it all lies…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 5 Best Travel Shoes To Get You Through Any Trip

Packing for a trip can be stressful, and choosing the right shoes can be one of the most challenging parts. You want to be comfortable, stylish, and practical all at once. Most importantly, you need to be able to walk–a lot–in potentially varying weather conditions. Those flimsy beach flip flops…

By Cool Material
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An Ode to Oklahoma Style Barbecue

You’ll find people who insist that there are four epicenters of barbecue in America that constitute the undisputed quadrumvirate of masterfully smoked meat: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Ignore such blowhards: just about every corner of America boasts a time-honored, cherished barbecue tradition. Whether it's Santa Maria tri-tip…

By Johnny Motley
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London’s Secret World War II Tunnels Will Be Open to Public

Beneath the bustling streets of London lies a hidden gem with a rich history – the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels. Built as a wartime shelter during WWII, these mile-long tunnels have seen it all. From housing MI6's covert Special Operations Executive to serving as the communication lifeline between the White House…

By John A. Paradiso
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‘The Amazing Race’ For Everyday People: Taking a Tour With Competitours

“Tonight we will be sleeping in…” Ari Charlestein, owner and “Evil Genius” for the competition-based tour company Competitours, begins to tell a group full of people who are all hanging from the edges of their seats. “Actually, no, let’s make this a challenge,” he says. “Every team needs to WhatsApp…

By Kaitlyn Rosati
Herding Sheep in the Netherlands- Photo courtesy of Competitours