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Win a Ticket Aboard the World’s First Zero-Gravity Party

It's hardly 10 years after the debut of Facebook and the iPhone, and we're already throwing a zero-gravity party on the edge of space.
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How to Ditch Your Used Electronics (Now That You Just Upgraded for Christmas)

Beyond Craigslist or eBay, here are three of our favorite programs through which you can sell used electronics and cash in on your unwanted gear.
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First Underwater Art Museum in the U.S. to Debut in Florida in 2018

The Sunshine State is planning a unique kind of marine destination worth exploring: the first permanent underwater art museum in the United States.
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8 European Destintions You Wish You Were Visiting this Christmas

From centuries-old markets to a glass "igloo" hotel with views to the Northern Lights, here are the best places in Europe to spend Christmas.
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Manta5’s Hydrofoiler XE-1 is the World’s Most Advanced Overwater Bicycle

If you’re the adventurous sort who isn’t content with biking on land, New Zealand-based Manta5's Hydrofoiler XE-1 may be just the trick for you.
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TrailKeg is a Trail-ready Growler Designed to Take Your Beer Anywhere

Hiking and craft beer find a happy marriage with TrailKeg, the world's most innovative, go-anywhere growler. It all comes down to the CO2 pressurization.
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All Aboard the ‘Cannabus’: Our Favorite Brewery-Style Cannabis Tours in Colorado

Inspired by the craft beer movement, these brewery-style Colorado cannabis tours offer tasting lounge visits, grow room trips, and “souvenir” gift shopping.
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Instagram Warns Travelers About Irresponsible Wildlife Tourism Posts

The social media economy is driving more tourists to seek out wildlife tourism opportunist, many of which are unethical. Now Instagram is fighting back.
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High Seas Hybrid: World’s Most Eco-friendly Cruise Ship Will Sail in 2018

Forward-thinking cruise line Hurtigruten is looking to change the industry with the launch of what may be the world's most eco-friendly cruise ship.
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After 80 Years, Bahrain is Finally Opening Up Pearl Diving Trips to Tourists

Unknown to many, the tiny island nation of Bahrain in the Arabian Gulf is the best place in the world to find the purest, natural pearls.
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Take an Exclusive Steam Train Tour Around Great Britain in 2018

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has just announced a luxurious steam train tour of Britain — and there are just 40 seats available.
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HuntCrafted is Like Etsy for Handmade Outdoor and Camping Gear

HuntCrafted offers a new take on the craftsmen marketplace. This unique website is full of gift-worthy gear for the holidays.
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3 Best DIY Home Security Systems for Travelers

Anyone with a Wi-Fi connection and a healthy fear of strangers should opt for a DIY security system and keep tabs on their home while traveling.
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Major Airlines to Restrict ‘Smart Luggage’ With Built-in Lithium Batteries

New airline policy changes will restrict the use embedded backup batteries in smart luggage, which could essentially “brick” these fancy suitcases.
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Here’s How to Score a Last-Minute Holiday Travel Deals

You may have missed the best savings for the season, but there are still last-minute holiday travel deals to be had if you know how to work the system.
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Travel Bucket List: 5 Adventure Experiences in Australia’s Wild West

Whether you’re a foodie, thrill-seeker, nature-lover, or diver, Western Australia quite literally has something for everyone.
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Why You Should Always Take Risks With ‘Bizarre’ Foreign Food

Travel pushes us outside of our comfort zone: new people, new places, and new experiences every day. So, why not new foreign food?
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Poverty Porn: Touring the World’s Worst Slums for Fun and Profit

"Slum tourism" is a relatively new, voyeuristic travel niche designed to commodify the world’s worst slums for visitors.
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There’s More than Just ‘Breaking Bad’ in Albuquerque, New Mexico

From niche museums to hot air balloons world-class restaurants to candy meth, here are the best things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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How to Live Out Your Own ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

From an escape room train to Art Deco luggage, here are three ways to live out the thrills, glamour, and allure of 'Murder on the Orient Express.'
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Mexico Just Created an Illinois-Sized Marine Park Off the Baja Peninsula

Mexico is protecting a massive aquatic region off the coast of Baja California by creating the largest marine park and ocean reserve in North America.
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Find the Best Off-Grid Vacation Destinations with FreeHouse

FreeHouse makes it easy to get far, far away from the trappings of modern life and discover the world’s best truly off-grid vacation rentals.
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Zambia’s King Lewanika Lodge is a Wild Safari Escape from the Ordinary

Among Africa's modern safari getaways, King Lewanika Lodge in western Zambia is a truly unique and remote place to disconnect.
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Sea2See Turns Tons of Plastic Waste into Trendy Sunglasses

Sea2See is working to solve ocean pollution with the help of a few hundred Catalan fishermen and the world’s eternal need for swanky new sunglasses.
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Arctic Road Trip: You Can Now Drive to the ‘Top of the World’ Year-Round

For the first time ever, road-trippers can drive to the Arctic coast — the so-called "top of the world" in Canada — no matter the season.
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TIWAL’s Clever, Collapsible Sailboat Fits in the Trunk of Your Car

We live in a glorious age of portability for adventure gear. Now, French brand TIWAL has released the most compact collapsible sailboat we’ve ever seen.
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5 Must-try Experiences for First-time Visitors to Asia

If you’re looking for a “best of” primer on where to go and what to do in Asia, here are five bucket-list-worthy places to start.
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Fit for Travel: 4 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

The best exercises for travelers are the ones that require nothing but your own body. Here are 4 bodyweight exercises that you can do anywhere, anytime.
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A Mario Kart-style Go-Kart Track is Opening in Canada

One adventurous Canadian company wants to help you live out your Mario Kart fantasies at Niagara Speedway, a go-kart track in the heart of Niagara Falls.
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Rules About American Travel to Cuba Have Changed Yet Again

The messy regulations for American travel to Cuba have just gotten even more convoluted. Let's unpack the new rules in practical terms.
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Winter is Coming: Where to Experience the Best Winter Safaris

If you’re a wildlife lover, winter safaris are just as exciting as traditional African safari. These are the four best cold weather adventures in the world.
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Virgin Voyages Embarks on Luxurious Adults-only Cruise Line

Richard Branson promises that Virgin Voyages — the world’s first adults-only cruise line — will be “a sea change” in the cruise industry.
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Travel Bucket List: 4 Seriously Dangerous Things to Do in South America

South America should be on the travel bucket list of any hardcore adventurer. Here are four intense (dare we say dangerous?) experiences to prove it.
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4 of the World’s Coolest Shipping Container Hotels

Some hoteliers are using shipping containers as the basis for new, boutique builds. Here are four of the most unique shipping container hotels we've seen.
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You Can Now Tour Every South African National Park with Google Street View

Thanks to Google Street View technology, you can take a virtual tour of every South African National Park, plus more than 230 other points of interest.
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4 of the World’s Best Cycling Trips for Foodies

If you’re looking for yet another reason to go pedaling — particularly if you’re a foodie — here are four of our favorite culinary-centric cycling trips.
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This Travel Dream Job Wants to Pay You $10,000 Per Month to Live in Cancun

Cancun.com is seeking applications for a CEO, aka "Cancun Experience Officer." This dream jobs is a one-of-a-kind travel contest and opportunity.
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Bucket List Adventures: 4 Epic Trails for Hiking in Australia and New Zealand

If you’re looking for a few more notches on your bucket list, these four trails are among the best for hiking in Australia and New Zealand.
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This Aluminum Smart Suitcase from Samsara Luggage is Downright Sexy

With its modern design and bevy of digital-friendly features, this carry-on from Samsara luggage is just as smart as it is sleek.
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Eat Up: The Best Hotels for Foodies in Europe

Some travelers are keen to build entire vacations around the best places to eat, drink, even cook. Here are the best hotels for foodies in Europe.
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World’s Smallest Hotel is in a Vintage VW Beetle … in the Jordanian Desert

A lone hotelier in rural Jordan has created what he claims to be the world's smallest hotel — and a “five-star experience”— out of a VW Beetle.
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Attention Budget Travelers: Luxury Hostels are Totally a Thing Now

Hosteling doesn't have to be hell for budget travelers. Today’s best luxury hostels have evolved to be chic, digital-friendly, and spacious.
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Leave Dry Land Behind for these 3 Adventurous U.S. River Cruises

Riverboat cruising isn't just for old people anymore. These three itineraries are among the best, most adventurous U.S. river cruises.
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Crash at Denmark’s 25-million-brick LEGO House Courtesy of Airbnb

You could win a private, one-night stay (plus roundtrip airfare for four) at Denmark's famous LEGO House via Airbnb's latest "Night At ..." contest.
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Behold the World’s Most Outrageous Luxury Luggage

here is the world’s most outrageous luxury luggage.
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Travel in Luxury with the Ultra Swanky 2018 Airstream Atlas

Airstream is stepping up its game with the 2018 Airstream Atlas, the brand's most luxurious, most chic, and most expensive coach to date.
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Dive In: Norway is Opening the World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant

The designers of Under took a decidedly unique approach with a concept unlike any other European eatery before: an underwater restaurant.
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Act Out 2017’s Best Action Movies at These Top Travel Destinations

Hollywood can prove a worthy, if unconventional, source of travel inspiration. Here are three big-budget action movies from 2017 to inspire your next trip.
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Spend a Night in the World’s 8 Most Haunted Hotels (If You Dare)

Whether or not you believe in ghosts, evil spirits, poltergeists, or the like, these destinations are considered the world's most haunted hotels.
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Take Your Library Anywhere With Amazon’s Waterproof Kindle Oasis

With the release of the waterproof Kindle Oasis, Amazon is changing the e-reader game yet again. You can theoretically read a book in any environment.