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Oru’s Origami-Inspired Inlet Kayak Will Be the World’s Most Portable Watercraft

Most avid outdoorsmen would agree that kayaking is awesome. Storing and transporting all the necessary gear isn't. Using classic origami techniques, Oru Kayak resolved the most common portability problems and built the world's most versatile kayak in the process.
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The Lampuga Air Inflatable Jetboard Is a Go-Anywhere Aqua Thrill Ride

Not long ago, a weekend of outdoor adventure meant strapping hundreds of pounds of equipment to the roof rack of your SUV. This isn’t 2015 anymore. The world’s most portable kayaks, bicycles, and paddleboards fit inside a Smart Car. Add jetboards to that list with Lampuga’s eagerly anticipated Air.
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Roofnest’s Sparrow XL Rooftop Tent Is a Go-Anywhere, Jumbo-Sized Camp Bed

With the Sparrow XL hard-shell tent, Roofnest is proving rooftop camping can be every bit as comfortable as sleeping in your plush, queen-sized bed at home.
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Hitch Tent Is a Clever, Non-Rooftop Platform for Your Rooftop Tent

Rooftop tent camping is sublime, but it's not without its shortcomings. Hitch Tent, a clever automotive hitch-mounted tenting platform, is designed to combine all the utility of a rooftop tent with the stability of a traditional tent system.
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Vaccinated Americans Can Soon Travel to Europe

The European Union may welcome Americans again as early as this summer. It’s time to dust off your passport, pack that carry-on, and get traveling again.
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Take the Ultimate Cycling Road Trip With This Fat-Tired Teardrop Trailer

The idea of an ultra-lightweight teardrop trailer specifically built for bikepackers is something we don’t see every day.
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Yacht Support Builds Toy-Hauling Satellite Yachts for Your Superyacht

Superyachts are nice, but most lack necessary storage for all the fun toys most well-heeled gentlemen are likely to travel with. Enter Yacht Support, a niche marine builder that designs satellite yachts to haul an entire arsenal of land & sea toys anywhere you need to take your “mothership.”
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Waydoo Flyer Is the Personal Electric Hydrofoil You Never Knew You Needed

Surfing is cool and all, but continually paddling offshore and finding the right waves can be such a hassle. In the inimitable words of the late Billy Mays, “There’s got to be a better way!” Thankfully, there is with the Waydoo Flyer: the world’s first mostly affordable electric hydrofoil.
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Would You Survive England’s Savage Stinging Nettle-Eating Championship?

From rope-free climbs of El Capitan to solo trekking across Antarctica to sailing the Atlantic Ocean in a barrel, some things need to be done because, well because they just need to be done. Such is the case with Britain's savage and wholly unnecessary World Nettle Eating Championship.
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You Can Seek Wild Sharks in the Bahamas in the Name of Conservation

The aptly named Shark Tagging Adventure at Grand Isle Resort and Spa in The Exumas promises travelers unprecedented, up-close access to the ocean’s greatest apex predator.
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Enjoy a Whiskey and a Lizard at This Bizarre Tokyo Reptile Cafe

Japan is now embracing a new kind of critter culture — the reptile bar and cafe scene. Lizard- and snake-centric establishments are popping up throughout the country’s biggest cities. Tokyo's Bar Yatonokami is one such bar with a quirky vibe that feels like a secret pet store with a liquor license.
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Celebrate Your Single-ness This Valentine’s Day with a Cheap Vacation

Valentine's Day is here, which means the inevitable crush of melodramatic romance blowing up your social media feeds. Embrace your alone-ness this year with a dirt-cheap trip. Contiki is looking to make solo celebrations even better with deeply discounted travel packages for Singles Awareness Day.
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Travel Switzerland Like a Gentleman Aboard the Luxury Glacier Express

Whether you prefer a fast-paced bullet train through rural Japan or a leisurely journey through the Swiss Alps, every man has daydreamed of traveling by rail. New for 2019, Planet Rail has announced a new twist on one of the most luxurious and slowest “express” rail rides in the world.
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Explore 5 Former Soviet Republics on this Hardcore 23-Day Adventure Tour

These days, it's easy to feel like you’ve “seen” so much of the world without ever leaving the comfort of home. But, there are still far-flung destinations that most travelers never see. This year, Exodus Travels will explore no less than five such destinations on one, all-new hardcore adventure tour.
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Behold the World’s 4 Most Over-the-Top Yacht Concepts

In the world of luxury yachting, bigger is always better. That's how “yachts” became “megayachts” became “superyachts.” The latter describes yachts so large or so extravagant that it’s difficult to imagine where designers can realistically go next. Here are the world’s boldest yacht concepts.
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CleanseBot Is a Pocket-Sized, Bacteria-Killing Robot for Germaphobe Travelers

Travel is dirty. We don’t need to tell you of the unspeakable horrors a black light can reveal inside a typical motel room. If only there were a simple, effective way to sanitize your hotel room and travel gear. Thankfully, like all 21st-century problems, there a robot for that.
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You Can Literally Text from the North Pole with Somewear Global Hotspot

No matter how far you choose to explore — the Rocky Mountains, the middle of the ocean, even the North Pole — Somewear Global Hotspot has you covered. It's the perfect lifeline for off-grid connectivity, promising text messaging, location sharing, weather updates, and access to emergency services.
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Exploring Israeli Cuisine Through 5 Quintessential Foods

The idea of "Israeli cuisine" is complicated. We won’t pretend to tell you the country lays claim to inventing any of these foods. Wars have been fought over less. But, these are the staple dishes that broadly define modern Israeli cuisine.
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This $100,000-a-Night Vegas Hotel Suite Is the World’s Most Expensive

In Las Vegas, there are high rollers, and then there are legit whales. These are the one percent of one-percenters who exist in a stratum where money is literally no object. Such is the clientele for the Palms Casino’s all-new Empathy Suite — the most expensive hotel suite in the world.
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This Company Will Pay Your Rent to Explore the New 7 Wonders of the World

Over the last year, Contiki’s proven to be a next-level tour provider, especially for young, active, proudly single travelers. Now, the brand is offering to pay your rent while you explore all seven of the New 7 Wonders of the World — seriously.
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Vintage World War II-Era Train Car Is Now a Luxury Airbnb

Sleeping on trains is rarely any fun. It’s loud, it’s jarring, your seatmate probably didn’t shower. However, Platform 1346 is no ordinary train. The World War II-era rail car has been meticulously restored as a legit, luxury "tiny house" Airbnb.
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This 150-MPH Flying Motorcycle Could Be the Hoverbike We’ve Always Dreamed Of

Another day, another high-powered, overpriced tech toy that we can only daydream about. The Speeder is a sci-fi-inspired personal hoverbike that maker JetPack Aviation purports to be “the world’s first flying motorcycle.” First or not, we definitely want one.
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Would You Book a Flight on a Windowless Airplane?

For some air travelers, the window seat is the only way to fly; for nervous flyers, aisle-lovers, and claustrophobics, it’s a source of pure anxiety. The airplanes of the future, however, might eliminate the concept of windows altogether. The question is: Would anyone want to fly in them?
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Celebrate 3 Decades of Road-Tripping with VW’s California 30 Years Van

Living the van life is now easier and often cheaper than ever before. In the spirit of the first van lifers, Volkswagen is rekindling its original California Van with a special edition model that has us shouting, “Road trip!”
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Reignite Your Creativity on an Exotic Moleskine Unsettled Retreat

For as long as creative types have sought inspiration, they’ve recognized the power of a retreat as a way to spark creativity. This year, Moleskine is partnering with Unsettled to launch a one-of-a-kind series of live-work retreats to the world’s most amazing and hopefully illuminating destinations.
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New York’s Iconic Chrysler Building Could Become a Luxury Hotel

The Chrysler Building has been an icon of the New York City skyline for more almost 90 years. But, the interior has always been almost entirely off-limits to visitors. That could change thanks to new owners who are teasing they may convert part of the building into a luxury hotel.
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Tourists in Italy Could Face $2,800 Fines for Hiking in Flip-Flops

The centuries-old, pastel buildings of Cinque Terre overlooking the Mediterranean Sea are a huge draw for tourists. However, the quiet seaside location lulls many visiting day hikers into a false sense of security. Now, the most ill-prepared face stiff fines for wearing improper footwear.
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Sleep in a Giant Wine Barrel at this Beautiful Portuguese Vineyard

Most red-blooded men have found a good night’s “rest” at the bottom of a wine bottle. So, it’s reasonable to think you might also find it inside of a wine barrel. One Portuguese vineyard is giving wine-lovers the opportunity to do just that.
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How Airline Seats Might Be Secretly Spying on You

Statistically, Americans are happier dealing with the IRS than with most airlines. Now, we have one more reason to mistrust — or downright loathe — them. It turns out many airlines have technology installed in every seat with the capability to see their passengers.
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This Camper Wants to Be Whatever Type of Travel Trailer You Need It to Be

A new breed of travel trailers is targeting hardcore explorers. These adventure trailers forego frilly luxuries like faux granite countertops, big-screen HDTVs, and smartphone-controllable mood lighting. Instead, they’re all about function, versatility, and gear hauling.
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Futuristic Polydrop Travel Trailer Looks Straight Out of Blade Runner

The travel trailer space has become crowded indeed. There are European models with retractable roofs, models designed to serve as “basecamp” for hardcore adventurers, and off-road-ready campers capable of going just about anywhere. The minimalist Polydrop travel trailer lies somewhere in the middle.
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You Can Get the Latest Amazon Kindle e-Reader for Less Than $100

For travelers looking to shorten their packing list or go carry-on only, Amazon's Kindle e-reader combines all your audiobooks, magazines, and books in a single lightweight device. For 2019, Amazon is making its next-gen, entry-level Kindle even better and, most importantly, cheaper.
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The Ultra-Luxe Watervilla Is Unlike Any Houseboat You’ve Ever Seen

If an ordinary cabin in the wilderness isn't “away” enough for you, a tricked-out houseboat might be just what you need. Berlin’s WSM crafts bespoke, ultra-modern homes on the water that ensure you’ll never want — or need — to return to dry land.
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You Can Own the Italian Isle of Isola delle Femmine for Less than an East Coast Condo

If you’re looking to expand your European real estate portfolio, you're in luck. The price of this private Sicilian island has just dropped considerably. If you act fast, it could be yours for the low, low price of around $1.1 million — less than the average cost of most big city condos in the U.S.
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Hitch Hotel Might Be the Most Compact Travel Trailer We’ve Ever Seen

For RV campers who value mobility, versatility, and portability, less is more. That’s where a well-made, ultra-light travel trailer comes in. The new Hitch Hotel, billed as the “world’s first expandable wheel-less trailer," is one of the most impressive.
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What Is Cryotherapy? An Introduction to Whole-Body Cold Therapy

Whole-body cryotherapy is an alternative wellness trend that promises everything from healing sports injuries and sharpening your mind to reducing anxiety. But what are the real benefits? And does it deliver on its oversized claims?
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These Boutique Hotels Proudly Pay Homage to Their Strip Club Roots

Repurposed abandoned spaces are all the rage right now. So, it was only a matter of time before high-brow designers began seeing the potential in turning former gentleman's clubs into luxury accommodations. Here are four swanky new hotels that proudly pay homage to their seedy strip club roots.
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This $450,000 Las Vegas Travel Package Includes Gold-Dusted Chicken and Waffles

Casino whales are the sort of well-heeled big shots who think nothing of dropping $2 million in a weekend at the blackjack table just because they can. For them, Sin City beckons with Venetian Resort's Want the World Package, a luxury vacation experience that’s ridiculous, even by Las Vegas standards.
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Absurd Flat Earth Cruise Offers a Visit to the Planet’s Giant Ice Wall

History’s greatest explorers traveled to the so-called “ends of the earth.” Marco Polo, Roald Amundsen, and even The Proclaimers -- all epic journeymen. But has anyone actually visited The End of the Earth? The answer is “no,” but that’s about to change thanks to next year’s epic Flat Earth Cruise 2020.
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Spend a Night Alone at the Louvre Museum with the Mona Lisa

The reality of seeing the Mona Lisa in person is that Louvre guests are often forced to elbow through a crowd of thousands for a glimpse of the da Vinci masterpiece. Now, for one night only, Paris' iconic museum will open its doors to just two lucky guests in one of the most exclusive Airbnb stays ever.
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The Hideous Station Wagon from National Lampoon’s Vacation Could Be Yours (Sort of)

Few Hollywood cars are more iconic of the classic American family road trip than the clunky green station wagon from National Lampoon’s Vacation. The ugly, uncomfortable, gas-guzzling monstrosity was everything a family road-trippin’ vehicle should be. Now, that automotive gem could be yours — sort of.
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Visit Any U.S. National Park for Free this Saturday, April 20

Saturday, April 20, marks the beginning of National Park Week 2019 and the service is celebrating with a full day of free exploration for park visitors.
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Can You Fly with Legally Bought Weed and CBD in the United States?

Let’s take a minute to clarify the legalities of flying in the U.S. with legally purchased marijuana and CBD products.
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Enjoy a High Level of Service at 10 One-of-a-Kind Marijuana Dispensaries in the U.S.

Pot culture has come a long way since the days of pseudo-Rastafarian head shops, Cypress Hill’s puerile glamorization of weed in the 90s, and the High Times monthly centerfold. These modern dispensaries offer unique customer experiences to match their one-of-a-kind, designer storefronts.
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This $273,000 Louis Vuitton Trunk Doubles as a Bar Cart for Your Hennessy Collection

Civilized travelers should never be without a good dram. But what happens when you want to host an impromptu mid-trip cognac party for yourself and 17 of your closest friends? Thanks to a new, stratospherically priced Louis Vuitton travel-trunk-turned-bar-cart, you’re in luck.
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Why You Should Expect to Pay a Lot More for Air Travel this Summer

The summer travel season is upon us. You’re no doubt gearing up for a full-on vacation or at least a long weekend away. If you’re considering either, now is the time to book your flights. Domestic and international airfare is about to get expensive, possibly very expensive. Here’s why.
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The Trek Aerospace FK2 Is the Flying Go-Kart You Didn’t Know You Wanted

Go-karts are cool and all, but we’re living in an age of gravity jetpacks and flying motorcycles. Honestly, if it doesn’t have wings or a rocket engine attached it, we’re not that interested. Technically, the FK2 Flying Go-Kart has neither, but our toy garage still desperately needs one.
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How to Find the Right New or Vintage Record Player for You

If you’ve developed a newfound appreciation for the sweet, soulful sound of vinyl, you’re no doubt in the market for a new or vintage record player. The problem is: Where do you start? Let’s break it down.
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Where to Visit the Real-World Game of Thrones Filming Locations

Over Game of Thrones' eight seasons, some genuinely breathtaking destinations have served as a backdrop for the fantastical world of Westeros. From Winterfell to King's Landing, here are three ways to see some of the most iconic GoT shooting locations come to life.
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Airlines May Soon Weigh Passengers to Cut Fuel Costs and Emissions

Airlines are getting very creative with how they pinch their pennies. Now, one tech startup is pushing a way to cut the fat by literally cutting the fat -- or, more specifically, measuring it. Their plan? To weigh each and every passenger before they board.