The Best of British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast
British Columbia's Sunshine Coast is a stunning, isolated, rugged peninsula that feels like an ocean away from the downtown Vancouver.
The First True Luxury Hotel in Cuba Opens its Doors to Guests
A new luxury hotel in Cuba is a rarity since none have been built since the revolution. Until the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana opened last month.
Get Paid $10,000 to Move to Iceland and Travel the World This Summer
What if someone offered to pay you handsomely to move to Reykjavik for the summer, travel the world, and write about it? That’s precisely what Iceland-based WOW air is planning with the latest Travel Guide competition.
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.
Mauritius is the Coolest Island Destination You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The tiny island nation of Mauritius is a place of stunning beaches, (almost) perfect year-round weather, and a vibrant melting pot of culture and cuisine. Here are seven reasons why it should on your travel bucket list for 2018.
Germaphobes, Rejoice! This Airport Just Deployed Self-Cleaning Security Bins
Ohio's Akron-Canton Airport is doing their part to keep travelers healthy in a surprisingly clever way: with self-cleaning security bins at checkpoints.
Tree Tents’ Fuselage Is an Extreme Wilderness Cabin Unlike Any Other
From tiny homes to digital nomadism, there’s a movement afoot to live smaller. For some, that means seeking a secluded patch of land in the wilderness to live life on their own terms. Tree Tents' Fuselage Wilderness Cabin is a near-perfect blend of rugged adaptability, livability, and affordability.
Sail Coastal Canada in Classic Style with Outer Shores Expeditions
Outer Shores Expeditions is the company for sailing the high seas in classic style. Their 2018 sailing schedule already has us reworking our travel plans.
Tokyo Snake Center is Like a Japanese Cat Cafe … But With Snakes
Japan is a place where live lobster vending machines, capsule hotels, and robot restaurants are the norm. It's hardly surprising that the country is home to one more oddity: the world’s first snake cafe.
Go Way Off-Grid at Three of the World’s Most Remote Destinations
If you're looking to get way off-grid, there remote destinations on earth that are so distant and beautiful, they hardly seem real.
Stay in Cliffside Rooms and Old-Hollywood Hangouts at these Best Boutique Hotels in Jamaica
Skip the island's overcrowded mega-resorts on your next trip in favor of these three, authentic, best boutique hotels in Jamaica.
Man’s Man Travel – 3 Badass Father’s Day Vacations
If your pop is the no-nonsense, beer-swilling outdoorsman type, here are three extreme vacations you can bond over this Father's Day.
Finding Buddha: Why Japan’s Epic Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Should Be on Your Bucket List
Japan's Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage is one of only two hikes in the world with a spot on UNESCO’s exclusive list of World Heritage Sites.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Watch This Bugatti Chiron Shatter a World Speed Record at More Than 300 MPH
Despite Einstein’s silly “scientific” assertions, the world’s best car manufacturers seem determined to unlock faster-than-light travel. From the Veyron to the Chiron, Bugatti has been leading the charge, breaking world record after world record. Last month, the company did the unthinkable.
Could You Handle a Marathon, 20-Hour Nonstop Flight?
If you’ve ever suffered the hell of a long-haul flight, you’ve gotten a taste of life aboard the International Space Station. Now, Qantas wants to go further with 20-hour, nonstop ultra-long-haul flights. But, can the human body even cope with that much time in the air?
Nevada’s Massacre Rim Named Latest International Dark Sky Sanctuary
That the U.S. is blanketed by some of the world's worst light pollution has spurred many eco-conscious activists to act. The International Dark-Sky Association is recognizing a growing number of the world's darkest places right here in the U.S.
The Bond-Inspired AddArmor Audi RS7 Is the World’s Fastest Armored Car
Every red-blooded man has, at some point, daydreamed of owning an armored car complete with Knight Rider-style, urban assault gadgets. Elite automotive customizer AddArmor delivers with its next-level Audi APR RS7 that's reportedly the fastest armored car in the world.
The Adastra Trimaran Is a Luxury Adventure Yacht Unlike Any Other
Even for millionaire playboys, it’s hard to stand out in a crowd. In the world’s most exclusive marinas — think Monaco and Miami Beach — it’s no longer enough to sail in on a massive yacht. These days, it’s more about panache. Few luxury boats boast the supervillain-esque swagger of the M/Y Adastra.
The Custom Indian x Traeger Motorcycle Features a Legit Barbecue Grill Sidecar
At best, grilling while riding is probably illegal. More than likely, however, it’ll lead to a fiery wreck, a trip to the hospital, and a bunch of wasted meat. One legendary builder is throwing caution to the smoke-filled wind anyway with a custom bike unlike any other.
Take the Ultimate Desert Road Trip with Lamborghini’s Serata Dubai
Just a few minutes in a Lamborghini would fulfill a lifelong dream for most car enthusiasts. But, what about an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime, superlative-filled road trip across some of the world’s fastest roads? That’s precisely what Lamborghini Club of America's Serata Dubai is all about.
Explore the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone on an Exclusive Bessarabia Tour
We’re living in strange times when some travelers are paying good money to visit the world’s most impoverished and disaster-hit destinations. Atlas Obscura is adding one more bizarre tour to the mix — one that guides curious travelers through the nuclear wasteland of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
This Coastal Airstream Road Trip Has Us California Day Dreamin’
Pacific Coast Highway 1 is a damn-near-perfect U.S. roadtrip. For most of its 659 miles, it hugs the Left Coast, passing hundreds of California's best sites. This September, Satopia Travel is partnering with Airstream to tackle the best of the best on an exclusive California Dreamin' Roadtrip.
Visit the Only Hotel in the World With a Working In-Room Flight Simulator
For most travelers, flying is a necessary evil. For others, there's no such thing as too many flights or too long a layover. For anyone who spends their time on the ground dreaming of getting back in the air, Tokyo’s Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu just debuted a specialty room unlike any other.
Horizn One Is the First-Ever Smart Luggage Designed for Space Travel
Even if you're well-heeled enough to buy a ticket to space, you're going to need the proper luggage to take your essentials with you. An old-fashioned Samsonite suitcase won't cut it. Enter: Horizn One, the world’s first-ever smart luggage designed for space travel.
Help Wanted: An Idyllic Scottish Island Is Looking for a Sheep Dike Repairman
If you love sheep, idyllic islands, Scottish accents, and mending walls, there's a job in Scotland with your name on it. All you need are excellent people skills, a penchant for dike work, and a lack of serious life commitments for the next three years.
Sweden’s Viking-Inspired Arctic Bath Is Now Taking Reservations
When Game of Thrones wrapped earlier this year, fans began feverishly seeking ways to live out their Westeros-inspired fantasies in real life. Beginning in 2020, fans can add one more option at a Viking-inspired floating hotel spa on the edge of the Arctic Circle.
What Americans Need to Know Before Traveling to Cuba
Visiting Cuba can prove difficult for unprepared travelers, and President Trump hasn't made it any easier. Here are the most essential things every American needs to know before traveling to Cuba.
Travelers Can Now Bring Some CBD Products on Airplanes (Sort of)
Understanding the legalities of marijuana and CBD products in the U.S. almost requires an advanced law degree. However, for air travelers, flying with CBD-infused goodies just got a little easier thanks to new TSA regulations.
This New York Hotel Is Actually a 3D-Printed Mars Habitat
For travelers seeking an interplanetary getaway from the sea of humanity here on Earth, it’s going to be a long wait. Until then, the next best thing might be Tera, a 3D-printed luxury habitat that was originally designed for space.
Airbnb Announces Epic Around the World in 80 Days Adventure for Just $5,000
If you’ve ever daydreamed of traveling the world in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg, you could get your wish this September. Airbnb just announced a once-in-a-lifetime adventure dubbed Around the World in 80 Days. It’s every bit as epic as Jules Verne’s classic novel.
Bose’s New Noise-Cancelling Headphones 700 Will be Great for Travel
There’s no denying Bose almost single-handedly invented the noise-canceling headphones market. These days, its cans are required wearing for First Class air passengers. Now, it's upping its game with flagship headphones that boast class-leading technology so you can fully tune out the world around you.
Learn to Survive in the Mountains with NOLS’ Hardcore Outdoor School
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced outdoorsman, mountaineering is more accessible than you might expect. The key is knowing where to start and, for that, we look to Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
Channel Your Office Space-Inspired Rage With a Baseball Bat at a Wreck Room
Wanton destruction of private property is rarely a good idea, but most of us understand the impulse. We’d all feel better after 10 Office Space-inspired minutes with a baseball bat and a fax machine. If you’re looking for a safer, legal outlet to vent your rage, there’s a destruction room near you.
The Legal Ins and Outs of Drinking While Flying
The TSA frowns upon travelers flying with too much liquid, including everything from soup to shampoo to sangria. But, what about packing and, more importantly, consuming your own booze? The legal ins and outs of drinking while flying are surprisingly straightforward.
Nestbox Turns Your SUV Into an Off-Grid Camper in Minutes
Sleeping in your car is never quite as cushy as overnighting in a decked-out RV or travel trailer. Egoé is looking to deliver that same experience to SUV owners with Nestbox, a clever camping kit “insert” that transforms a wide variety of automobiles into full-featured travel trailers in minutes.
5 Stunning Bars and Breweries That Used to Be Churches
With more than 4,000 churches closing their doors each year, some crafty (read: heathen) entrepreneurs are breathing new life into the recently deconsecrated buildings. Here are five of our favorite bars and breweries that used to be churches.
3 Surprisingly Affordable (Semi-) Private Island Resorts
The idea of a private island vacation is unthinkable for most mortal men. However, there are a handful of tropical destinations around the world where average folk can secure a semi-private slice of paradise. Here are three of our favorites.
8 Best Adult Summer Camps for Grown-Ass Men
Remember the glory days of summer camp? These adult summer camps recapture all the fun of your misspent youth but with a lot more day drinking and debauchery. Here are eight amazing summer camps for (mostly) grown-up men.
Boise’s Potato Airbnb is the Most Idaho Hotel Room Ever
For some, it might seem like a half-baked idea. For travelers who love potatoes, kitsch, or both, the Big Idaho Potato Hotel is a starchy dream come true.
You Can Cruise to the North and South Pole on One 88-Day Luxury Expedition
These days, some cruise lines are thinking big with months-long global itineraries that visit multiple continents and far-flung polar expeditions worthy of Amundsen and Shackleton. Now, well-heeled travelers can go even bigger and tackle both the North and South Poles on a single grand ocean voyage.
Airplanes Could Soon Offer a Standing-Room-Only Cabin
The personal space afforded to airline passengers has dwindled to absurd levels. Now, it seems the only way to pack more of us in is by adjusting not the seats, but the passengers themselves. Behold the “standing-room-only” airplane cabin from Aviointeriors.