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This Modular Surfboard Will Change the Way Surfers Travel

Renowned designer Thomas Meyerhoffer is making waves with his 2PRT modular surfboard, the most travel-friendly concept we've ever seen.
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San Diego’s Nomad Donuts Serves Up Crazy Flavors by a Michelin-Starred Chef

Michelin-starred chef Kristianna Zabala is the culinary genius behind the ever-rotating menu of gourmet creations at Nomad Donuts in San Diego, California.
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Camp (or Ride Out the Apocalypse) in this Self-Sufficient Camper

Go anywhere with Green Cat Technologies' one-of-a-kind sCarabane, which is not only beautiful, but designed to be an almost entirely self-sufficient camper.
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3 Adventurous Ways to Watch the Leaves Turn in New England This Fall

Watch the leaves turn in New England this fall by checking out one of these three stunning and surprisingly adventurous fall foliage tours.
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Got an Extra $260 Million? Most of Hawaii’s Molokai Island Could Be Yours.

Molokai Ranch, a pristine, 55,000-acre property on Molokai Island in Hawaii, is on sale with Sotheby’s International Realty for $260 million.
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Mingan Archipelago is the Most Beautiful Canadian Park You’ve Never Heard of

Now is the perfect time to plan a solo-camping trip to one of Canada's truly unique places: Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve.
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Canada Officially Completes the World’s Longest Continuous Trail System, The Great Trail

The Great Trail stretches 15,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean across 13 provinces and territories in Canada.
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Bucket List Dining: Where to Find the World’s Most Dangerous Foods

Adventurous foodies are willing to travel to discover the biggest, best, priciest, or scariest dishes. Here are the world's most dangerous foods.
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Airbnb is Now Booking One-of-a-Kind, Immersive Cultural Travel with Airbnb Experiences

Airbnb is expanding beyond their iconic hosting service with Airbnb Experiences — a peer-to-peer network for booking bucket-list-worthy travel experiences.
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Livingstone 24: The 1930s-Style Gentleman’s Yacht Full of Modern Technology

The Livingstone Series blends 21st-century innovation with classic Dutch minimalist design to create the perfect gentleman’s yacht, the Livingstone 24.
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Spend the Night in Former Insane Asylum at Hotel Henry

Hotel Henry, Buffalo, New York's latest step toward a complete renaissance is equal parts historical, fascinating, and a little creepy.
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ALUMINUM: The All-Metal Backpack for Travelers Who Really Need to Stand Out

While most backpack manufacturers look for new ways to rejigger traditional materials, Netherlands-based SOLID GRAY has taken a decidedly different tack.
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Blackbird Air App Promises Affordable Private Air Travel for Everyone

For most mortal men, private air travel is well out of reach. But, one San Francisco-based startup is angling to change that.
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Cabin Provides California Travelers with Luxury “Teleportation” Bus Service

The San Francisco-based startup, Cabin bus, is looking to end the misery of modern bus travel with what it’s dubbed "a luxury hotel on wheels."
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Save Yourself Data Overages when Traveling with the Three Best Offline Map Apps

These smartphone offline map apps allow for offline map viewing, so you’re (almost) guaranteed never to get lost while in a foreign country.
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3 Bucket List Trips for Space and Astronomy Nerds

If you too are an unabashed astronomy nerd, here are three once-in-a-lifetime, space-themed trips to add to your bucket list.
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Explore the Dark World of Tim Burton in Hollywood’s Beetle House Pop-up Bar

Hollywood's Beetle House pop-up restaurant/bar is dark, kitschy, and weird, just like the inside of filmmaker Tim Burton's mind.
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Live Like Jason Statham at Vegas’ VORE Adrenaline Compound

From desert racing to automatic weapons to blowing up explosives-laden cars, Nevada company VORE will make your adrenaline porn dreams a reality.
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On the Cutting Edge: The 4 Most High-tech Hotels in the United States

These hotels go way beyond most with a long list of modern amenities that place them among the most high-tech hotels in the United States.
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Sleep With Live Tigers at England’s One-of-a-kind Tiger Lodge

England's Tiger Lodge lets guests sleep among live tigers, and manages to do a lot of good for worldwide wildlife conservation in the process.
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Everything You Need to Know to Photograph the Northern Lights

Here’s a primer on what you need — including the right gear, skills, and settings — to perfectly photograph the Northern Lights like a pro.
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This 1,640-Foot Glass Slide in the Mountains of China Isn’t for the Faint-Hearted

In its continued arms race to build the world's craziest thrill ride, China is set to open a massive glass slide in the mountains near the Yellow River.
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World’s First Zero-Star Hotel Opens in the Mountains of Switzerland

On paper, this Zero-Star Hotel sounds like a rural hostel. In reality, the designer suite offers stunning mountain views, a butler, & fresh breakfast daily.
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On the Bleeding Edge: The 4 Most High-Tech Hotels in Europe

Not to be outdone by Asian hotels with actual robot butlers, these four places to stay are the most high-tech hotels in Europe.
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Fuze Consolidates the Entire Contents of Your Wallet Into One Smart Card

With a long list of clever, smartphone-enabled features, the Fuze card smart credit card is perfect for security-conscious travelers.
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Bucket List Travel: 4 Once-in-a-lifetime Adventure Trips in Australia

If you can only pick four of the most bucket list-worthy outdoor adventures in the continent/country of Australia, we suggest you focus on these.
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What to Expect on Your First African Safari

African safaris are exhilarating and unlike anything on earth. But, before you embark on your first African safari, there are a few tips you should know.
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The Best Places to Play, Eat, and Stay in Portland, Maine

With killer craft beer and a burgeoning, world-class food scene, Portland, Maine is among the most underrated cities in the United States.
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Explore the Best Boutique Hotels in Rincón, Puerto Rico

In addition to the many relaxed restaurants and toes-in-the-sand beach bars, Rincón, Puerto Rico is replete with excellent boutique hotels.
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Why Your Hotel Safe Isn’t Nearly As Secure As You Think

A spate of surprising reports and how-to videos reveal the ubiquitous hotel safes are not nearly as safe as we once thought.
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Fly Like Gatsby in The ‘Manhattan Airship’ Private Executive Jet

Embraer, one of the biggest players in the executive air travel game, is taking the Manhattan Airship private jet to a whole new level.
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The “World’s Most Dangerous Hiking Path” Reopens in Spain

Few hikes can hold a candle to Spain’s deadly El Caminito del Rey — often dubbed “the world’s most dangerous hiking path.”
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The Definitive Guide to Stealing from Hotel Rooms

Stealing from Hotels: Souvenir or straight-up theft? Hotels reveal everything they want you to "steal" and what items are strictly off limits.
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Richard Branson Just Sank a WWII-Era Ship in the British Virgin Islands

The billionaire's BVI Art Reef is equal parts environmental philanthropy, underwater art project, and “just doing something because it’s cool."
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The World’s Most Brutal Sports (and Where to See Them)

American sports can't compare to the most brutal sports in the world. From polo with a headless goat to stick fighting, here are four dangerous games.
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Travel Bar Harbor: The Best Places to Play, Eat, and Stay in Maine’s Easternmost Outpost

While it’s difficult to write an off-the-beaten-path travel guide to Bar Harbor, here are a few of our favorite places to play, eat and sleep.
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Master the High Seas with These 3 Hardcore Sailing Schools

If you’re looking for a truly once-in-a-lifetime boating experience with intense, hands-on training, you need one of these three proper sailing schools.
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Deep in Cajun Country: A Travel Guide to Southern Louisiana

Here's where to play, eat, and sleep in the Bayou State’s southern half — the most authentically Cajun region in the country.
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Sleep in Dublin’s Most Exclusive and Thirst-Slaking Bedroom with the “Night at Guinness Storehouse” Contest

The famous brewer has partnered with Airbnb to provide a lucky winner and a guest the opportunity to spend a night in the iconic Dublin Guinness Storehouse.
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Graduate Hotels Offers Plenty of “Back to School” Nostalgia for Travelers

With a focus on local food and beverage and what makes small town universities unique, Graduate Hotels elevates collegiate nostalgia to an art form.
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Arctic Travel: 3 Ways to Explore the World’s Northernmost Reaches

For travelers looking to explore the world — including the Arctic and the North Pole — here are three ways to get there. Arctic travel never looked so easy.
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Eat Up: The Best Resorts for Foodies in the United States

"Resort food" is no longer just about bland, processed food served by the ton. Here are our favorite, destination-worthy, best resorts for foodies in the US
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Upgrade Your Valentine’s Day Game at the World’s Kinkiest Love Hotels

From prison-themed overnighters to purpose-built fetish-friendly getaways, these are the world’s four kinkiest love hotels.
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The Best of Providence: Big City Travel in the Country’s Smallest State

Great cocktail lounges, world-class beer bars, & a rich colonial history? Take in all this Rhode Island city offers with our guide to the best of Providence
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The Best of Key West, Florida

There’s so much more to see in the incredible island paradise of Key West than most visitors ever consider. Check out our picks for the best of Key West.
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How to Eat and Drink Like a Local in Costa Rica

Here, we present the six best local Costa Rican food--including dishes and drinks. Eat and drink like a native with some of the freshest ingredients around.
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3 Bucket List Experiences for Car Racing Enthusiasts

Getting behind the wheel of a race car is a once-in-a-lifetime car racing experience that’s worth hopping a flight for. Here are 3 ways to drive a race car.
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Airplane Hotels: 4 Destinations Where You Can Sleep in a Grounded Plane

It’s hard to argue the charm of sleeping in a vintage airplane re-purposed into a proper — even luxurious — suite at these four airplane hotels.
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What You’ll See at the Darkest Park in the Eastern U.S.

Many East Coasters will never know the beauty of a truly dark sky. But, we visited one park in rural Pennsylvania where it's possible to do just that.
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4 Stunning Caribbean Islands that You’ve Never Heard of

There are plenty of brand-name islands in the Caribbean. But the best ones are those you've never heard of. Here are four of our favorites.