This Week Only: A Blockbuster Pop-Up Store Opens in New York City
Before Netflix brought us the miracle of on-demand video, Blockbuster was the only game in town. The video rental giant is a distant memory for most millennials. Now, five years after it mostly closed for good, one streetwear designer has resurrected the blue-and-yellow icon for just one week.
Utah’s Luxurious Camp Sarika Retreat Is at the Heart of 5 National Parks
Few life experiences are as beautiful, humbling, calming, eerie, and awe-inspiring as standing in the middle of a desert. One renowned U.S. resort is looking to capture that feeling -- plus a healthy dose of high-end luxury amenities to boot -- with an exclusive, all-new desert camp.
Mix-and-Match 130 Cereal Varieties at Las Vegas’ New Cereal Killerz Kitchen
We miss our salad days when health advice was simple: When it was OK to play in the streets and a “balanced breakfast” consisted of SunnyD and an entire box of Count Chocula in full-fat milk. Now, one restaurant is doing its part to rekindle the latter with the cereal menu of our childhood dreams.
Norway Announces Stunning New Whale-Watching Museum Inside the Arctic Circle
From the world's largest underwater restaurant to a $2 million roadside toilet, Norway has proven it can make anything beautiful with a meticulous minimalist design aesthetic. Now, it's announced plans for the world's most stunning whale museum.
Where to See the Elusive Southern Lights
Unlike the Northern Lights, the Southern Lights are far more elusive. Blame it on the lack of accessible land in the Southern Hemisphere from which to view them. From Tasmania and New Zealand to Argentina and Antarctica, here are the best places to catch one of the world’s most elusive natural phenomena.
Around the World in 7 Bizarre Hangover Cures
American hangover cures are surprisingly tame. The rest of the world finds solace in far more interesting fare like half-fertilized duck eggs and rum-infused “buffalo milk.” If you’re looking to get creative with your next post-bender recovery, these are some of the world's strangest hangover cures.
Meet the Street Dogs of Chernobyl on a One-of-a-Kind Airbnb Experience
If you like radioactive fallout, post-Apocalyptic towns, and dogs, Airbnb has the perfect niche travel experience for you. Amid Chernobyl’s growing popularity as a tourist destination, the company is offering a unique opportunity to visit the infamous disaster site and do some social good in the process.
Lock in Low Airfares for a Full Week with Hopper’s Price Freeze Tool
Shopping for the cheapest flights has never been easy. Buy too far in advance or too last-minute and, either way, you’ll pay a premium. Thanks to a clever new tool, travelers can now lock in pricing for up to a week before pulling the trigger.
Peak Design Announces the Next Generation of Its Iconic Everyday Line of Travel Bags
With the durability, clever design, and handsome styling that hardcore travelers demand in their travel bags, Peak Design's Everday Line has long been a favorite of ours. This week, it announced the lineup's next generation, and it’s better in every way.
All-New 804HP Elva Supercar Is Impressive, Even by McLaren Standards
From the 300-mile-per-hour Bugatti Chiron to the all-electric, 2,000-horsepower Lotus Evija, there’s now a growing list of elite autos vying for your discretionary income. All of which is why McLaren is stepping up its game with the all-new, open-cockpit Elva, a supercar that demands to be noticed.
The World’s Best Hotels for Up-Close Wildlife Encounters
It’s one thing to spy a cheetah or herd of elephants in a zoo enclosure. It’s another experience altogether to spend the night amid a pack of wolves or dozens of lions mere feet from your bed. For animal-loving travelers, these are the world’s five best hotels for up-close wildlife encounters.
Tesla’s Bizarre, Bulletproof Cybertruck Is Straight Out of Blade Runner
Elon Musk is living the flamboyant, billionaire lifestyle most of us aspired to as adolescent boys. Last week, he announced Tesla’s first pickup truck. Contrary to near-universal public surprise, the all-electric Cybertruck is precisely what we should all have expected from Musk.
The Best Travel Destinations to Visit This December
Most sane North Americans are already planning their first winter vacation. Holiday travel is typically expensive, but it can be a great time to getaway. Based on the weather, travel prices, and goings-on, here are the best travel destinations to visit in December.
Win a Free Trip to Napa Valley’s Pop-Up Nutella Hotel
Few foods are as universally loved as the chocolatey hazelnut goodness that is Nutella. Now, the world’s most obsessed fans can proclaim their love for Nutella and possibly win a free, all-expenses-paid trip to Hotella Nutella -- an exclusive, Nutella-branded pop-up hotel in the heart of Napa Valley.
Does the World Need an $800 Vacuum-Insulated Cooler? Yeti Says Yes
Yeti and Pelican are cooler brands revered by many, while others chastise them as ridiculously overpriced novelties marketed to yuppies who don’t know any better. The debate is set to become even more contentious with Yeti’s announcement of an all-new flagship $800 vacuum-insulated cooler.
United Airlines Launches Fly Now, Pay Later Travel Payment Plan
Most of us would love to travel now -- like, right now. But, having to pay for it right now always seems to get in the way. United Airlines wants to make every impetuous travelers' dreams a reality with the new Uplift “fly now, pay later” deferred payment option.
How to Find the Best Black Friday Travel Deals of 2019
Here’s how to navigate the confusing holiday savings season and save some serious coin on the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals. We've also included some of the best deals we've seen so far in 2019.
Win 1 Trip Every Year in the Life of Adventure Travel Contest
In Exodus Travels' new Life of Adventure Travel Contest, three lucky winners will each win one adventure trip per year for the next 25 years. That's a free, bucket-list-worthy vacation every year through 2045. That’s not a bad haul for five minutes’ worth of data entry.
See the Solar Winds at Finland’s Northern Lights Wilderness Camp
In the past few years, Finland has become ground zero for some of the world's best aurora borealis viewing. The recently debuted Northern Lights Wilderness Camp in Finnish Lapland might be the purest, prettiest (and priciest) way to see the one-of-a-kind phenomenon.
Indian Motorcycle’s All-New 2020 Challenger Redefines the Classic American Bagger
After more than a century, America's oldest, most iconic motorcycle brand brings its considerable design, development, and technological expertise to bear on one of the most advanced two-wheel baggers on the road.
S.O.S.! The Best Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Messengers
The illusion of an always-on connection to society and the internet can easily land the less prepared among us in trouble. For adventurous travelers, packing a lightweight personal locator beacon or two-way satellite messenger could mean the difference between life and death.
Turn Any Pickup Into a Full-Featured Overland Camper With Port-Lite Expedition
There’s never been a better time to be an Everyman Expeditioner. Moderately fit adventures can buy a ticket to Antarctica, Mount Everest, and even space. Now, one Maine-based builder is promising to outfit almost any pickup truck owner with the tools to get far, far off-grid.
Italy’s Town With 1,000 Balconies Is Giving Away Homes for Free
Every few months, another tiny European town decides to start giving away property in a bid to lure foreigners to move there. Italy popularized the scheme with municipalities in Sicily and Naples selling homes for about $1. Now, the town of Cammarata is upping the ante by giving away homes for free.
Explore On- and Off-Road With Garmin’s All-Terrain Overlander GPS
For real explorers who refuse to confine their greatest adventures to the pavement, Garmin just released a game-changing, all-terrain GPS device that opens a whole new world of off-road exploration: the Garmin Overlander.
Daniel Craig Designed an Exclusive 007 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
Aston Martin and Daniel Craig are inextricably linked to the James Bond franchise. So, it's fitting that the British actor recently designed one of the most exclusive Aston Martins of all time. Thankfully, the 007-branded ride is available at Neiman Marcus just in time for this holiday season.
Under Armour Debuts Jumpsuits for the First Virgin Galactic Space Tourists
It’s hard to wrap our minds around the fact that commercial space tourism is set to open next year. Until now, however, it seems no one had been looking into what we’re going to wear in space. This month, in partnership with Virgin Galactic, Under Armour announced their answer to that question.
Jeep Gladiator XMT Is a Humvee-Inspired, Military-Grade Tactical Truck
With military roots dating to World War II, Jeep is the most classic and longstanding overlander in history. Now, the brand is teaming up with AM General, makers of the Humvee, on a next-level, military-grade tactical vehicle designed to go almost literally anywhere.
Stephen King’s Maine Mansion to Become a One-of-a-Kind Writer’s Retreat
Stephen King evolved beyond a “mere” horror novelist to become a full-blown pop-culture icon. Soon, fans will be able to experience the writer’s life, legacy, and inspiration as he looks to convert his Bangor, Maine mansion into a one-of-a-kind writer’s retreat.
Buyer, Beware: What to Do If You Accidentally Buy a Haunted House
Most of us appreciate a good ghost tour or Halloween haunted house. But, if the walls of your new Victorian estate start bleeding or the girl from The Ring comes crawling out of the laundry chute, that fear isn’t quite so fun. Here’s what you need to know about accidentally buying a haunted house.
The Best Minimalist Backpacks to Organize Your Everyday Carry
The right bag can help keep your everyday carry in check. Sometimes just paring down the size of your pack can minimize overpacking. These minimal backpacks offer streamlined designs with just enough room to carry everything you need and nothing you don't.
The Best Shooting Star Show of 2019 Is Happening Right Now
Spotting Halley's Comet is rare indeed, but its cosmic remnants linger long after it passes our planet every 75 years The best evidence for this can be seen every fall in the Orionid Meteor Shower. This, arguably the most spectacular shower each year, is happening right now.
Keep Your Fresh Water Fresh With the Larq Self-Cleaning Bottle
We’ve all gone a bit germ-crazy in the last two decades. Yet, there’s one thing most of us touch every day that’s undeniably filthy: A reusable water bottle. They’re natural breeding grounds for germs and bacteria, which is why one clever company devised an award-winning solution to combat the problem.
The Best Portable Coffee Options for Making Joe on the Go
Wander far enough and you’re guaranteed to find yourself in need of a good cup of joe without a decent option in sight. Here are four of our favorite alternatives for making coffee on the go. From cowboy coffee to handheld espresso makers, you can have a decent cup of joe anywhere, anytime.
Ditch the Synthetic Fabrics for the Most Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Clothing
One day soon, we’ll look back on our synthetic clothing fixation and wonder what the hell we were thinking. Many future-forward apparel brands are already asking that question. The answer? Sustainable, eco-friendly clothing made from recycled, all-natural, and even biodegradable fabrics.
Lunaz Rebuilds History’s Most Legendary Cars As High-Powered Electric Vehicles
Everything from cruise ships to sports cars is moving away from combustion engines toward battery-powered alternatives. Electric motors are quieter, greener, and, most importantly, faster. Now, one bold customizer is breathing new life into automotive classics in a thoroughly electric way.
Porsche and Boeing Are Teaming Up to Build Flying Cars for the World’s Elite
Believe it or not, flying cars are already here, provided you're a well-heeled one-percenter with the means to drop a million dollars on what amounts to an impractical toy. Now, two of the world’s most renowned transportation companies are looking to make those toys a lot more practical and more real.
Tackle the World’s Most Famous Peaks With The North Face 7 Summits Collection
Climbing the world’s highest peaks is a worthy goal, but, for some, it's not enough. Ski-mountaineer Kit DesLauriers became the first person ever to summit and ski all Seven Summits. Now, The North Face is honoring her epic feat with a line of premium outdoor apparel that’s set to redefine outerwear.
Amp Up Your Vanlife With the New Goal Zero Yeti 200X Power Bank
For many, road-tripping is about getting away from it all. But, more and more of us are looking to escape while enjoying the conveniences of home. Most of those conveniences, however, require electricity. The latest release from Goal Zero will keep your gadgets charged no matter where life takes you.
World’s First Hybrid-Electric Cruise Ship Sails the Northwest Passage
Hybrid technology has come a long way in the last few decades. It was only a matter of time before the cruise industry got on board. Norwegian luxury cruise provider Hurtigruten made waves earlier this month with a world-first sailing of the most eco-friendly oceanliner on the planet.
Banksy’s Gross Domestic Product Is a Pop-Up Shop Unlike Any Other
London's new Gross Domestic Product is no ordinary housewares outlet. The Banksy-owned pop-up shop is an “anti-Pottery Barn” of sorts, where everything from the rugs to the dishes to the wall art proudly thumbs its nose at capitalism, political leaders, and even customers.
Drive Into 2021 With Vanderhall’s 2020 Carmel GT Race-Ready, 3-Wheel Go-Kart
Whether screaming down the highway on a speed bike or in the open cockpit of a Polaris Slingshot, it’s a thrill that traditional four-wheelers just can’t touch. But what happens when ordinary convertibles and two-wheelers aren’t enough? Enter the 2020 Vanderhall Carmel GT.
The Best Valet Trays for Keeping Your Stuff Together
If your frantic, end-of-day routine involves coming home and dropping a Hansel-and-Gretel-style trail of keys, wallet, mail, phone, and gum wrappers throughout the house, you need a valet tray. The best valet trays are handsome, well-made, and guaranteed to keep yourself in check.
Glimpse the Future of Camper Vans in the Stunning Hymer VisionVenture
Before tiny homes and the modern vanlife movement, campers were among the most boring vehicles on the road. Germany's Hymer recognizes that today’s road-trippers demand more. The company recently unveiled a stunning concept that heralds a bright near-future of swanky camper vans.
How to Remove a Tick: A Simple Guide to Safely Getting Rid of Ticks
For even avid outdoorsmen, dangerous wildlife encounters are exceedingly rare. It’s the smaller critters -- ants, spiders, and ticks -- that are of greatest concern. Tick bites are among the most common and the most dangerous. Here’s a guide for avoiding and safely removing ticks.
Behold the World’s Most Adventure-Ready Electric Motorcycle
The future of everything that relies on fossil fuels will one day soon evolve to renewable energy. Zero Motorcycles is leading the charge in the two-wheeler industry. Its 2020 catalog brings to life the DSR Black Forest, one of the most epic electric motorbikes we’ve ever seen.
The 2022 Living Vehicle Is a Swanky Luxury Apartment on Wheels
For anyone looking to pull the ripcord on society, there’s never been a better time to get the hell out of Dodge. Modern nomads have a wealth of incredible options available to help fuel their mobile lifestyle. But, what about travelers who don’t want to leave it all behind?
Reyka Vodka Announces the World’s First Glacier Bar in Iceland
Some drinks taste better earned: Cracking a cold beer after a 5,000-foot hike; fixing a Rum Old Fashioned after wrapping the month’s TPS reports; downing an entire punchbowl of eggnog after the in-laws leave on Thanksgiving Day. This October, Reyka Vodka is taking that concept to a whole new level.
Will You Need a Passport to Fly Within the U.S. Next Year?
By this time next year, some U.S. citizens will need a passport or other form of identification to fly domestically. It’s all part of the federal government's REAL ID plan that’s been more than a decade in the making. Despite several delays, come the fallof 2020, air travelers will have no excuse.
Score an RV Rental for $1 Per Day With Secret Repositioning Deals
RVs are big, expensive machines prone to leaks and mechanical problems, and they inhale gas faster than a Bugatti Chiron. There’s a reason many travelers opt to rent rather than buy. But, what if you could rent an RV for $1 a day or even get paid to drive one? If that sounds too good to be true, read on.
