The first electric guitar was born in the 40´s and the birth of the Skateboard back in the 70´s, 40 years later they have merged to give birth to the SkateGuitar! They are designed and made entirely by hand in Buenos Aires by artist Ezequiel Galasso and Gianfranco de Gennaro, a professional skateboarder and musician. SkateGuitars play pitch perfect and respond magically to different microphones. They are developed from reclaimed skateboard decks and each and every one is truly unique and extremely resistant, they support scratches, bumps and abuse. via

Looking for an amazing retreat this summer? check out the impressive Native Eco Vila in Santorini - Greece. Located on the rim of the cliff at the village of Imerovigli, the villa offers spectacular views of one of the world´s most beautiful sceneries. The house is separated on 2 floors, has cave-like walls, vaulted ceilings and features 4 bedrooms all with their own bathroom. At the villa you can let your stress melt away in the 2 fluid shaped Jacuzzis.

You can rent the place from $1200 - $1600 per night, depending on the season.

If you enjoy a great adventure and a moving love story then check out Janapar. The book describes twenty-three-year-old Tom Allen´s amazing tale of adventure when he sets off from his English village to cycle around the world. But fate had other ideas...during the trip Tom meets and unexpectedly falls in love with a feisty Iranian-Armenian girl that changes his plans. The touching tale of love in wild & wonderful places was written in a book funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign and is now also available in film. Watch the official trailer after the jump.

Also available in Kindle edition

The Homemade Gin Kit is a unique gift idea for the Gin lover in your life. The kit includes everything you need (juniper berries, proprietary spice blend, strainer, funnel, you also need an affordable bottle of vodka (not included)), for making high quality, small batch gin at home. Simply combine everything, follow the included instructions and 36 hours later you´ll have homemade gin!

For centuries the interface on the black and white piano keyboard has existed without major changes, but recently a new musical instrument called Seaboard was presented by Roli as "The evolution of the piano keyboard." The Seaboard has a highly pressure-sensitive interface, allowing the musician to manipulate sounds, create modulations on the keys and make tonal changes in a very singular way, it also enables very interesting transitions between acoustic and digital music.

In the video you can see how the instrument works.

OP-1 developed by Teenage Engineering in Stockholm - Sweden, is an all-in-one portable Synthesizer, Sampler and Controller. This thing not only looks good, with its color-coded interface and OLED display, it is packed with the latest technology, including a built in 4-track recorder, eight built-in synthesizer engines, multiple effects and some really unique sequencers ready to explore. watch the video

This amazing isolated house is located on the Drina River in Serbia. The tiny wooden house has been standing on an exposed rock in the middle of the Drina River for more than 40 years, it was built by a group of young boys back in 1968 that used the rock to sunbathe. Every time there is a flood the house is destroyed, but it is built again from ground up. via

photo credit: National Geographic

Also check out "The Rock Restaurant" in Zanzibar

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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