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Saddle Peak House

This amazing secluded retreat in the Santa Monica Mountains is available for rent through Airbnb. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this meticulously crafted home was designed by award winning Sant Architects and constructed of monolithic concrete slabs, iron beams, wood and glass, for a perfect combination. The 1.9 acre site includes a main house wit...read more

Aura House

Feel like escaping to an eco-friendly Indonesian hideaway? Look no further. This whimsical structure is made entirely out of locally-grown Asper bamboo, and sits on top of the Ayung River Gorge, offering beautiful views of the lush Balinese forest, as well as unforgettable sunset vistas. Named Aura House, the beautiful and unique eco bamboo structu...read more

Casa Volta

Looking for a unique place to escape with friends and family? Look no further, Casa Volta is a spectacular open-air retreat nestled between the sea and jungle, that invites you to enjoy the wonderful climate of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Designed by renowned architectural firm Ambrosietchegaray, the unique house reveals itself in the familiar vernac...read more

Treetop Hotel

Lifted up from the forest floor using slim steel structures, the amazing Treetop Hotel gives guests a birds-eye-view of one of Denmark’s beautiful forests on the Mariager Fjord, at the Als Odde peninsula. Designed by architect Sigurd Larsen, the dreamy destination features nine cabins high up in the trees that can host up to four sleeping guests an...read more

360-Degree Rooftop Infinity Pool

UK-based pool manufacturer Compass Pools has revealed plans that are underway to build the world´s first rooftop 360-degree infinity pool to tower above London. Slated to sit atop a 720-foot 55-story building, the 600,000-liter pool is entirely made of cast acrylic, allowing swimmers a clear view of the city skyline, as well as the five-star hotel ...read more

Dome In The Desert

This unique modern-bohemian dome is a magical place to re-energize in solace under the desert sky. Located in Joshua Tree, California, the geodesic dome house is decorated in bohemian, mid-century modern decor, made with natural wood and stone elements, and features two bedrooms, a bathroom, an open plan kitchen and living room. There is also a nat...read more

Vora Villas

Vora Villas is a place to keep in mind should you be thinking about going to Greece for some vacation time in a nearby future. The impressive resort has four luxurious villas located in Santorini on the volcanic edges of the island providing an amazing view of its mesmerising surroundings. This award winning project was put in place by the K-Studio...read more

Hurtigruten Expedition Cruises

Norwegian cruise provider Hurtigruten is adding new ships to their fleet, the MS Roald Amundsen and the MS Fridtjof Nansen. Modern and undeniably Scandinavian, the new ships have been heralded as "the worlds greenest, safest and most advanced" expedition ships. Indeed, these are the worlds first battery powered hybrid expedition cruise ships, desig...read more

Elsewhere Cabin Retreat

Located just outside of Georgetown in the American state of Texas, the Elsewhere Cabin Retreat delivers a simple, beautiful experience tailor-made for a solo or couple getaway. The tiny off-the-grid, 160-square-foot, trailer-mounted cabin is available to rent for short stays, it features a sofa that converts to a twin bed, a small kitchen (equipped...read more

PAN Treetop Cabins

Lifted up from the forest floor using slim steel structures, the amazing Pan Treetop Cabins give guests a birds-eye-view of Norway´s beautiful Finnskogen forest. The cabins are eight meters up in the air, and are open for rental. They have a muted exterior in the woods yet they have a glowing, warm, snug and safe interior. They also offer an amazin...read more

Catskills Black A-Frame

Looking for a unique vacation cabin in NY state to unwind, disconnect, and enjoy some time in the mountains? Deep in the heart of the Catskill mountains, this beautiful off grid A-frame cabin sits on a two acre property with private access, surrounded by woods. The newly renovated house features two full bedrooms, two private baths with soaking tub...read more

Pure Pods

Pure Pods are beautiful glass cabins that fully immerse travellers in New Zealand´s pristine nature. The off-grid, solar powered eco cabins are scattered across New Zealand (currently 6 to choose from) in an area of spectacular natural beauty. They all have the facilities you require including a fabulous shower, flush toilet, crisp linen, cooking a...read more

2018 Gifts For The Globetrotter

Today´s Gift guide roundup features some great gear for the jetsetter in your life, handy stuff for that loved friend or family member who spends most of their days asleep in airports or hotels. We have gathered some original gift ideas for the globetrotter who already has everything. Hey, maybe hell repay you with airline miles......read more

Domes Charlevoix

Domes Charlevoix is a mind-blowing retreat to spend some quality chillout time should you ever be on the whereabouts of Quebec, in Canada. This eco friendly resort will surely build some long lasting memories because it is built in a beautiful wild nature spot, the domes get you in to a 2001 space odyssey mood, their interior is also well built wit...read more

San Luis Retreat

Looking for a special place to unwind, disconnect and immerse yourself in nature? This super stylish, tranquil mountain retreat surrounded by swaying forests and majestic peaks in South Tyrol, Italy, is for you. The San Luis Retreat is composed of several wooden chalets and treehouses set around a glacier mint-clear lake. All have terraces, l...read more

Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island

Cheval Blanc Randheli is the ultimate retreat, an exclusive private island resort that offers ultimate privacy and 5-star service. Located north from Male, within the constellation of islands that form the Noonu Atoll, in the Maldives, the four-bedroom villa offers sumptuous lodgings sleeping a total of 8 people and features exceptional private spa...read more

Gloriette Guesthouse

Designed by NOA (Network of Architecture), the new Gloriette Guesthouse is a gem in the landscape of South Tyrol, in northern Italy. The boutique hotel stands out for its unusual cantilevered outdoor infinity swimming pool that gives guests the feeling of floating while enjoying the distant view. The hotel is just a 1-minute walk from the aerial ca...read more

Pocket Dump: August 2019

"Pocket Dump" is our new monthly roundup series of EDC (Everyday Carry) items. These items are carried on a consistent basis to assist in dealing with normal everyday needs of modern society, including possible emergency situations. Every guy could use a little more gear in his pockets, so this month we have rounded up the ultimate guide to EDC essentials for the modern and discerning gentleman. P...

August 2019 Finds On Amazon

Once again we are here to help you find the best products on Amazon. This month we have found some more cool, beautiful and functional products buried deep in Amazon´s massive catalog. We showcase a list of products that caught our attention, either for their great discount price, for their great customer ratings, or simply because they are pretty goddamn awesome. Product details below. ...

September 2019 Finds On Huckberry

Once again we have teamed up with our good friends at Huckberry to update our custom, curated BTS Shop. We have picked the most exciting fresh deals this month, with some great opportunities to get your hands on the coolest apparel and travel gear for an active lifestyle and outdoor adventures. Check out our new curated list of some of the coolest products and de...