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Kloem Hostel

Hostels are more popular than ever, especially among millennial travelers, they are becoming a more popular alternative than traditional hotels for many young travelers. This has lead to new innovation in the hostel industry, a recent example is the very cool Kloem Hostel in Bangkok. Developed by Thailand-based design office Integrated Field, the h...read more

Lookout Tower Cabin

Fire lookout towers are gorgeous, historic and incredibly popular for those who really want a taste of solitary living. This is an elevated tiny cabin that is completely off-grid atop a 40-acre meadow on 160 acres of private land. Surrounded by the Umpqua National Forest in Douglas County, Oregon, the gorgeous retreat was enhanced with modern essen...read more

Z9 Resort

Perched on the Srinakarin Dam in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, in the middle of the valley, the Z9 Resort establishes a new high-water mark in floating luxury. The award-wining floating resort has a nature-oriented design and offers private on-the-ground and raft accommodations. At only 15 rooms, you´re assured an exclusive stay, each structure utilizes ...read more

Olea Hotel

Recently opened, this brand new, all-suite hotel close to the beach in Zakynthos island, Greece, is an oasis of calm and truly mind-blowing. Set in a secluded hillside location, the Olea All Suite Hotel features 93 cubic villas arranged in one or two-storey whitewashed blocks, along with gardens and various carob tree-shaded lounges. Many have swim...read more

Soneva Jani Resort

There are many luxury hotels in the Maldives, but Soneva Jani may just be the best. Many of these island resorts have picturesque villas sitting on stilts over the water, stunning scenery and special amenities, but Soneva Jani takes this to a new level. The resort offers 24 palatial overwater villas all with a full-size private pool and direct acce...read more

Night At The Great Wall

This special Airbnb listing will give one lucky winner and their guest a chance to spend a night on the Great Wall of China! Open now until August 11th, the competition offers the prize of staying in a custom-designed home situated on one of the seven wonders of the modern world. This is a truly unique opportunity, as four lucky winners will have t...read more

Punta Caliza Hotel

Located on the remote Isla Holbox in Mexico, the Punta Caliza boutique hotel is an intimate sanctuary in an emerging beach destination within the Yum Balam nature reserve. Designed by architecture firm Estudio Macias Peredo, the spectacular hotel has an incredibly unique design that features eco-chic minimalism with clean lines, earthy wood tones, ...read more

Villa On The Rocks

Dive in to this 91-foot lap pool that can be viewed from inside and outside of this 10,000+ square foot French mega-villa in the south of France (Bandol). This elongated structure is built on four levels which overlap each other, artistically embracing the line of the slope and the shape of the rock on which it stands. It features ceilings of glass...read more

Fuchun Boat Rooms

Fuchun Boat Rooms are a touring option should you be travelling to China one of these days, especially if you’re going anywhere near the Hangzhou area. These houses aim to recover the spirit of the Chinese river people that lived on these parts for hundreds of years, starting in the early Ming dynasty and up to the middle of the Qing one. These hou...read more

Villa Monoi

Villa Monoi is a dream getaway in Costa Rica right on the beach, perfect for a tropical escape with friends. Designed by Architect John Osborne, the luxury villa features four bedrooms and sprawling lounge areas both indoors and outdoors, in fact the spacious living areas can be opened completely towards the gorgeous landscape and swimmin...read more

Willow Treehouse

Looking for a place to go offline and connect with nature? This peaceful hideaway is located just outside the town of Woodstock, less than two hours drive from New York City. The Willow Treehouse looks out over the magnificent Catskills mountain range, quietly nestled within the dense woodland forest. Tucked away on 35 acres of private land and set...read more

Alila Yangshuo Hotel

Beijing-based studio Vector Architects, has transformed a 1960s sugar factory into a spectacular luxurious hotel in China´s beautiful Yangshuo county. Surrounded by the dramatic karst mountain landscape, the Alila Yangshuo Hotel is composed of restaurants, a library, spa,177 rooms, suites, and villas that occupy a number of heritage buildings among...read more

Kimo Hut

Looking for a place to go offline and connect with nature? This peaceful hideaway is located on the hill above the beautiful Kimo Estate, a unique farm with 7000 acres of breathtaking scenery. Located outside Gundagai in rural New South Wales, Australia, the Kimo Hut is a place to switch off, quite literally, and forget about the distractions of mo...read more

The Discoverer

The Discoverer lets you discover the world from your inbox, their weekly emails allow you to escape the daily mundane and transport yourself to extraordinary bucket list destinations. The online portal is a global community of explorers that share insight into the world’s most unique places, with each edition giving you an insight from genuine disc...read more

Truck Surf Hotel

If you’re into surfing, exploring, and road trips, the Truck Surf Hotel was made for you. This hotel on wheels makes surf trips along the coast of Portugal and Morocco, where every morning you´ll wake up with the best view, have a buffet breakfast on board, surrounded by nature and by the ocean. The two-story truck also has a fully equipped kitchen...read more

Guntu Floating Hotel

Guntu is a a new creation that is making our admiration grow for all things that come out of the rising sun country... Japan. The fabulous floating hotel, designed by the acclaimed architect Yasube Horibe, aims to recreate a Ryokan - traditional Japanese Inn. Comprised of 19 rooms (all boasting their own terrace and gorgeous sea views), it’s all el...read more

Ice Rovers

Looking for a one of a kind adventure? Check out Ice Rovers, a company that specializes in renting out Land Rover Cars to explore Iceland. Feel the complete freedom which hiring a good car and driving around the land of ice and fire will give you. The Land Rover Defender is the best car for highland driving in Iceland, it is stable on gravel roads,...read more

September 2018 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....

EDC September 2018

In this month´s roundup series of EDC (Everyday Carry), we pick some items that are carried on a consistent basis to assist you 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. Product...

October 2018 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 dea...