iStomp works like all other stompboxes on the market, the difference is the DigiTech iStomp effects pedal lets you download new pedals right from your iPhone! The iStomp comes with 10 free pedals but many more are available at the Stomp shop, you can even test drive the pedals before you purchase them! You can even string several iStomps together for some insane effects. watch the video

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Coco Privé is located on Kuda Hithi Island, North Malé Atoll, Maldives. The new resort is the ultimate private island retreat, it offers sumptuous lodgings sleeping a total of 12 people and features one master residence and five luxury guest villas. The 13,000 square foot private island offers guests crystal clear water, pristine white beaches, lush vegetation and state of the art residences plus a personal chef and a stunning beach length infinity pool.

Rolling Huts is the ultimate camping experience, the perfect stop for hikers, mountain bikers and cross-country skiers. Designed by Olson Kundig Architects, the Huts are low-tech and low-impact in their design. Located in Washingtons Methow Valley, they feature giant wheels that lift the structures providing an unobstructed view into nature and the prospect of the surrounding mountains.

Adrift is a must have for your adventure library. It describes Steven Callahan´s dramatic tale of survival, the only man known to have survived more than a month alone at sea, he fights for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized only six days out. He had to face sharks, sunburn, physical deterioration and mental agony, a riveting firsthand account...no wonder this book was considered "One of the 100 best adventure books of all time" by National Geographic and stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for more than thirty-six weeks.

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Another great book for the handyman. If you´re a skilled person at a wide range of repairs, this book is for you. "The Art of Fixing Things" by Lawrence E. Pierce features 150 useful tips and tricks to make things last longer, and save you money. The book will teach you how to repair your possessions rather than throwing them away.

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Leopard Hills is a stunning retreat built on a hill with superb views overlooking Sabi Sand game reserve in South Africa. The luxury lodge consists of eight luxurious glass-fronted suites, complete with their own sun deck and rock plunge pool with breathtaking views of the African bush. The perfect escape from the urban jungle.

Also check out these amazing game reserves in South Africa:
- Londolozi Safari Resort
- Makanyane Safari Lodge
- Ulusaba Game Reserve

If you love minimal design then you´ve surely heard of Dieter Rams, one of the most influential industrial designers of the late 20th century.  He is credited with influencing generations of designers, including Apple´s designer Jonathan Ive. This beautifully illustrated book covers both Rams life and his work, as well as his ideas on good design, which continue to inspire designers and consumers today. via

Dieter Rams’s ten principles of "good design":
- Good design is innovative.
- Good design makes a product useful.
- Good design is aesthetic.
- Good design makes a product understandable.
- Good design is unobtrusive.
- Good design is honest.
- Good design is long-lasting.
- Good design is thorough down to the last detail.
- Good design is environmentally friendly.
- Good design is as little design as possible.

One for the "do it yourself" fanatics, this should keep you entertained... DIY Furniture is a step-by-step guide that features 30 designs by leading designer-makers from around the world. The projects show you simple techniques to assemble designer furniture with common materials that you can buy at any hardware store. Projects include a bed, a wardrobe, lighting and garden furniture amongst others.

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Chill your favorite whiskey to the bone with this cool and morbid Skull Ice Cube Mold. All you need to do is fill the plastic mold with water and freeze, then split it open to remove the skull ice cube. You can buy these spooky cubes for $12 each from amazon.

How about this…a Guide to Chefs Favorite Restaurants! Book publisher Phaidon has just released the first international restaurant guidebook by the real insiders, with over 400 of the worlds top chefs. The book reveals over 2,000 personal recommendations by chefs of their top places to eat in all major cities around the world, from burger joints, late-night snacks, to high-end restaurants. Its like having a top chef as your best friend to give you advice whenever you need to book a reservation...Watch the video

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Wilderness Collective is a new all-inclusive expedition company dedicated to men, it exists to reclaim masculinity through outdoor adventure. Their first trip (documented in the amazing video after the jump), was a 334 mile journey from Sequoia National Forest to the legendary Yosemite valley. The all-inclusive motorbike trip took 72 hours through 100 miles of pristine California wilderness. Upcoming adventures include: a 5 day horseback expedition in the Eastern Sierra, a 5 Day snowmobile ride along the famed Iditarod trail in Alaska, 12 Days of dual sport riding through Columbia from Bogota to Cartagena, and 3 Days of intense catamaran sailing in the Channel Islands. Check out their website for full details. Watch the video

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Velassaru is a spectacular luxury resort in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Located on a private Island in the Maldives, the incredible Velassaru offers several water bungalows, villas, and suites perched above the crystal clear lagoon, and features sand as white as sugar. A magic place to escape the crazy pace of everyday life.

Other amazing Maldives escapes:

Gili Lankanfushi Dusit Thani Velaa Private Island

Niyama Resort Club Med Kani Anantara Kihavah Resort

Another fun product by Fred & Friends, the Winestein is a wine glass in a mug! In a mix of elegant and manly, it features a wine stem on the inside, and a beer stein on the outside. The inevitable question arises, is it a beer-lovers wine glass, or a wine-lovers beer glass? You can also get it in Europe here

Other cool Fred & Friends Products:

Hopside down beer glass Doomed Crystal Skull shot glass Switch Salt and Pepper Dispenser

Glass Milk Carton Calf and Half Pick Your Nose Cups

If you´re in a mood to escape to some place remote and unique check out "The Singular", a hotel in the Chilean part of Patagonia, a region that has a mystique hard to find any other place in the world. The Singular Patagonia knows this, and engaged in the rehabilitation of a former industrial complex to provide tourists a unique experience. The boutique hotel features 57 suites all overlooking the fjords. The perfect setting for lovers of photography and nature.

Also check out these unique and remote retreats: The Amangri Resort-Utah, Hotel Endemico-Baja California, 4 Rivers Floating Eco Lodge-Cambodia

Our friend Ryan Barr from Whipping Post has a new product on his online store, Canned Guitar Picks. The can includes 20 quality picks, each with 1mm thickness. Ryan is a keen guitar player, and most of his products revolve around guitar accessories, check out his website for more great stuff.

Other great products we have featured by Whipping Post:
- Vintage Leather Guitar Case
- Guitar Pick Wallet 
- Vintage Messenger Bag

Treehouse Point is a special and alternative retreat owned by Pete and Judy Nelson. Pete is a world renowned tree house builder and author, he has built the five amazing tree houses offered for accommodation, his wife Judy is an accomplished chef and hostess making sure you have a unique stay at this magical place. Check out their website for more information.

Love your meat? Then check out celebrity chef, restaurateur, and meat lover Michael Symon´s new cook book "Carnivore". The book contains 120 recipes for Meat lovers, illustrated with 75 beautiful color photographs and information on breeds, cuts, and techniques to help you at the meat counter, kitchen and grill. via

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Remember Dude, the cool character played by Jeff Bridges in the Big Lebowski? Well the Dude´s laid back lifestyle is somehow similar to the Zen philosophy, like a mix of Dude-ism and Buddhism. "The Dude and the Zen Master" is a new inspiring book by the actor and his Buddhist teacher, renowned Roshi Bernie Glassman, it captures their freewheeling dialogue about life, laughter, the movies, and the importance of doing good in a complicated world.

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