The Technoimpulse Rocket Z Is an Apocalypse-Worthy Beast of an SUV
The zombie apocalypse is upon us, and you desperately need to disappear into the wilds of northern Russia. Assuming you’ve readied a proper bug-out pack, what’s your plan to get the hell out of dodge? You need a legit, go-anywhere, all-terrain vehicle. Enter the Technoimpulse Rocket Z 210-91 4x4 SUV.
You Could Own an Entire Abandoned New Zealand Village for Only $1.8 Million
If the drone of your neighbors going about their daily lives has finally gotten to you, if you’ve longed for a lavish forever home on the water, or if you're sitting on an ungodly pile of cash just waiting to be spent, we have a real estate investment opportunity for you: Lake Waitaki, New Zealand.
Witness the Northern Lights at Eye-Level from a Private Charter Plane
From Finland to Iceland to the North Pole, there’s no shortage of incredible destinations from which to capture the Northern Lights. One Canadian company is taking to the sky to provide travelers with a one-of-a-kind, “eye-level” view of one of our planet’s most magnificent natural phenomena.
The Insane 575-foot Acionna Concept Is a Superyacht to Beat All Superyachts
Acionna, the latest concept from renowned British yacht designer Andy Waugh, is a jaw-dropping study in the extremes of superyacht building. Bikini models and Cristal not included.
LAX’s Exclusive Private Suite Will Make You Love Waiting at the Airport
Being stuck at the airport is a special kind of torture. Of course, some well-heeled gentlemen enjoy a level of air travel luxury that most of us have never heard of, let along personally experienced. For those traveling elite, there is The Private Suite LAX.
This Ski Camp in Utah Wants to Rid You of All Your Fear
As adults, many of us become gripped by the fear of our own mortality that holds us back from becoming the outgoing adventurer we always wanted to be. In 2019, a unique ski camp led by world-class athlete Kristen Ulmer promises to help grown men (and women) squash that fear like a pro.
An Entire Swiss Village Could Become One Beautiful ‘Scattered Hotel’
Even amid all its natural beauty, some rural Swiss residents can’t resist the call of the city. That draw has threatened many of its most remote towns and villages with economic ruin. Now, the town of Corippo — the country’s smallest municipality — is poised to do something about it.
Locally Made Artisan Souvenirs Now Available in Airport Vending Machines
Shopping for legit, last-minute souvenirs at the airport is never easy. Most options are lame, generic, and expensive. Startup SouveNEAR is looking to upgrade the experience for procrastinating travelers with a clever repurposing of disused vending machines around the U.S.
The Future of Luxury Air Travel Is Sleeping in the Cargo Hold
How far would you go to be able to lie down on a long-haul flight? How about snoozing in the airplane cargo hold? That’s exactly what Airbus is proposing, and a surprising number of airlines and passengers are on board with the idea.
How to Stay Fit and Healthy While You’re on the Road
It’s mentally and physically challenging to maintain your workout and nutrition schedule, but with a bit of advance planning, wellness on the road can be (almost) as simple as it is back home. Here are three easy tips on how stay healthy while traveling.
Britain’s Legendary Morgan Motor Company Announces ‘110 Anniversary’ Lineup
For more than a century, Britain's Morgan Motor Company has made a name for itself with handcrafted, open-air roadsters unlike almost any other cars on the road. Now, the automaker is celebrating its 110th anniversary with three refreshed, race-inspired models.
World’s First ‘Craft Beer Airline’ Scheduled to Takeoff from London
Craft beer and travel go together like, well ... honestly, craft beer pairs well with everything. Scottish microbrewer BrewDog agrees, which is why it's launching “the world’s first craft beer airline” serving London and Columbus, Ohio. Sort of.
Hyper-Sub Is an Insane Navy-Approved Speedboat-Submarine and We Want One
Is your private Batcave looking a little dated these days? What you need is a personal, Navy-approved speedboat submarine. We’re not talking about a speedboat and a submarine; we’re talking about an all-in-one, fully submersible, Bond villain-style powerboat. Meet Hyper-Sub.
Crossroads Hotel Opens in Kansas City’s Former Pabst Brewing Co. Plant
Kansas City is in the midst of something of a modern cultural Renaissance with dozens of new restaurants and boutique hotels sprouting up around the city. Among the revitalization efforts is a clever repurposing of the city's former Pabst Brewing Co. plant.
4 Best Haunted Tours, from Dungeons to Chernobyl
Halloween is the perfect time of year to embrace your morbid side. For some, that means keeping it family-friendly, while others are looking for a terrifying self-torture experience a la McKamey Manor. Whatever your poison, here are four haunted tours worth checking out this.
These Haunted Houses Will Scare the S*!# Out of You
The leaves are changing, Halloween is creeping up on us, and haunted houses are rising up from the ashes. 'Tis the season to get the $*!# scared out of you. For your October pleasure, we've put together a list of the best and scariest haunted houses in the United States.
Relaunched ‘Titanic II’ to Sail the Same Ill-Fated Route of Its Predecessor By 2022
The sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 marked one of the most iconic, chilling, and captivating moments in modern maritime history. Now, one ambitious Australian company is looking to launch 'Titanic II,' a similar ship set to travel the same ill-fated route as its predecessor. What could go wrong?
VRBO Is ‘Giving Away’ a Mountain with the Win the Mountain Sweepstakes
As with hiking and movie-going, skiing is an activity best enjoyed without throngs of strangers around. Unfortunately, unless your Richard Branson or some Russian oil tycoon, “private skiing” isn’t really a thing. This year, VRBO is changing that with the Win the Mountain Sweepstakes.
You Can Now Legally Take Your Weed Through LAX Airport (Sort of)
Until recently, the only real way to fly with your stash was by hiding it in your shoes or a “pill” bottle — or so we’ve been told. Now, the city of Los Angeles is making things a little easier by allowing passengers flying through LAX to tote their week in standard carry-on luggage (sort of).
Bon Appetit: Sweden Set to Open a Disgusting Food Museum
These days, the world is full of wonderfully weird museums accessible to the everyman with everything from broken relationships and all things phallic to ramen and barbed wire. Now, Sweden is set to open one more: the Disgusting Food Museum, featuring 80 of the world's grossest foods.
A New Class of Retro Designer Motels Recalls California’s Bygone Surf Era
A new wave of surf-inspired accommodations is hitting California. Former roadside motels are being repurposed into chic digs that deftly capture the state’s bygone surf era. These are the Golden State’s best spots to embrace an endless summer of salty beach air and some of the world's best breaks.
New Brightline Train Will Connect Vegas to Southern California in Just 2 Hours
On a perfect day, driving between Vegas and Los Angeles takes at least four hours. However, with Sin City's revolving door of mega-conferences, that drive can easily take as much as eight hours. Now, a new near-high-speed rail line is slated to cut that time in half.
Romotow Is a Futuristic Travel Trailer With a Hidden ‘Party Deck’
From studio-style towables to campers with panoramic roofs, we’ve seen almost everything. W2 Architecture is hoping to up the ante with Romotow, the world’s first travel trailer with a retractable “party deck.” One button turns this sleek travel trailer into an eight-person, off-grid pad.
HoverGlide Is a Clever ‘Floating’ Backpack Designed to Save Your Spine
Whether you’re trekking the remote backcountry of New Zealand or schlepping a 50L pack around Europe for the summer, backpacking can be hell on your back and shoulders. Now, Lightning Packs, LLC has engineered an ingenious new floating pack design dubbed HoverGlide that could change the entire game.
Belize Announces World’s First Nationwide Hide-and-Seek Competition
Was there anything better than playing hide-and-seek as a kid? Well, if you're still living in a state of arrested development, the game is still just as awesome today. In November 2018, Belize is launching a world-first hide-and-seek competition where the entire country will serve as the playing field.
4 of the World’s Smallest Countries and Why You Should Visit Them
By most counts — including the one recognized by the United Nations — there are (around) 195 total world countries. Some of those most of us have never even heard of, let alone visited. Here are four of the smallest and the reasons why you should visit them.
Glenmorangie Debuts Limited Edition Wood Surfboards Made from Scotch Whisky Casks
Old, wooden scotch casks might seem an unlikely source of inspiration for high-end outdoor adventure gear, but that’s precisely what inspired legendary Glenmorangie to work with the world’s best independent craftsmen to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind works of working wooden art.
Camp Yosemite Like a Gentleman at AutoCamp’s Newest Airstream-centric Outpost
AutoCamp combines all the amenities of an upscale boutique hotel with the joys of a traditional camping experience. We’ve long been fans of their first two California locations in Santa Barbara and Russian River. Now, they’re slated to debut a third — their largest, most remote, and most beautiful yet.
The Solar Impact Yacht Can Sail the World in Zero-emission Luxury
While clever innovations have been made in the way of electric boats and renewable-energy-assisted ships, we have a long way to go before the marine industry can be considered “green.” But, a newly unveiled solar-powered ship has the potential to chart a much brighter course for the future.
U.S. State Department Relaxes Cuba Travel Advisory for Americans
Travel to Cuba is confusing. First, Americans could visit whenever we pleased, then we couldn’t, then we could again. Last year, President Trump sought to make travel to the island nation more difficult. Now, after a few months with an elevated threat level, Cuba is once again safe-ish to travel to.
Solo Travelers Never Travel Alone on Flash Pack’s Tailor-Made Adventure Tours
Solo travel can prove eye-opening, even life-changing, but it can also be challenging to plan and downright terrifying if it’s something you’ve never experienced before. Flash Pack is hoping to change all that by bringing affordable, authentic, and convenient group-travel style to solo travelers.
Get Your Marine Mammal Fix on Massachusetts’ New Whale Trail
The modern whaling industry has deep roots in Massachusetts. The storied history of 'Moby Dick' begins on the island of Nantucket and coastal New Bedford was once called “The City That Lit the World," so it’s fitting that the state recently debuted an official and comprehensive Whale Trail.
Australia Hopes to Save the Great Barrier Reef with Starfish-Killing Assassin Robots
Thanks to decades of bleaching, more than half of the Great Barrier Reef was wiped out for good, but a single starfish species (crown-of-thorns starfish) has the potential to devastate like never before. Now, scientists are hoping RangerBot — remote-controlled, starfish-killing assassin robot — can help.
Fall Foliage Forecast: Where and When to See the Leaves Change in 2018
If you love trees and pretty colors and scenic grandeur, the annual turning of the leaves here in the United States is the ideal time to kickstart fall hiking season. Here are our predictions for the best fall foliage forecast in 2018.
Race Around the World for $50,000 Cash in the Global Scavenger Hunt
'The Amazing Race' is cool and all, but contestants have to deal with unpredictable rules, network television cameras, and Phil Keoghan. If you’ve ever wanted to experience all the same thrills of world travel, championship bragging rights, and cash prizes, Global Scavenger Hunt may be just the trick.
Oru Unveils First Origami-Style Folding Tandem Kayak
These days, even the bulkiest outdoor equipment — including surfboards, bicycles, and even sailboats — can collapse into the trunk of a Mini Cooper. Oru Kayaks have brought that same ultra-portable innovation to the kayaking game with The Haven folding tandem (two-person) kayak.
Japan Gears Up for the World’s Largest Tug-of-War Festival
Okinawa, Japan, is home to the world’s largest, most outlandish tug-of-war competitions, simply dubbed “The Great Tugs-of-War.” The Naha Great Tug-of-War is the biggest and most historical of them all.
5 Best Cities to Celebrate Oktoberfest Outside of Germany
Fall is nigh. It’s time to expect wall-to-wall leaf-peeping news coverage and pumpkin-flavored everything. But, more importantly, it’s time for Oktoberfest. If Munich isn’t quite on your radar, there are plenty of alternative destinations to celebrate the iconic German event.
No Pool, No Problem: Book Your Own Private Pool by the Hour with Swimply
Everything is shareable these days — classic cars, RVs, beach houses, even clothing and luggage. Now the latest addition to the sharing economy: swimming pools. If you’ve ever wanted to throw a hip-hop-video-worthy pool party but always lacked the pool part, Swimply has you covered.
Ohio Is Home to the World’s First Brewery Hotel (with In-room Taps!)
If you’ve ever passed out inside a brewery, chances are you have a problem. Or, you’re just a legitimate guest of BrewDog’s new DogHouse Columbus. The unique hotel is purportedly the “world’s first ... to offer guests a night’s stay inside a brewery.”
Dive In to the Best Beaches and Rum During Your St. Croix Vacation
If you’ve been considering a tropical vacation, now is a fantastic time to head to the Caribbean. With stunning beaches, impossibly friendly locals, and the world’s best rum practically flowing from the taps, St. Croix might be just what you’re looking for.
5 Easy Tips for Protecting Your Digital Data While Traveling
Protecting your digital data — your identity, social media details, and passwords — is more important than ever. Nowhere are you more vulnerable than while visiting a foreign country. Here are five tips for protecting your virtual self while traveling abroad.
The TSA Wants You to Adopt Unwanted Bomb-Sniffing Puppies (Seriously)
Few travelers have any love for the TSA. After years of suffering from a serious image problem, it appears they've found something everyone can get behind: free puppies from the TSA Canine Adoption Program.
The Best Travel Credit Cards for Every Type of Traveler
Travel credit cards can be a confusing mess of terms and conditions that most ordinary folks don’t want to deal with. Let us make it easy for you. Whether you’re a business traveler, a frequent flyer, or looking to score the biggest cash-back reward, here are our picks for the best travel credit cards.