Completed this year, Woodnest in Norway is a family run business offering two stunning treehouses in which you can get away from the concrete jungle. The timber structures, by architects Helen&Hard, are nicely designed, wood-clad treehouses nestled in the woods of Odda, Norway that look out over the magnificent Hardanger fjord. Read more
Contrary to the bleak image the word ‘desert’ conjures up, the reality is that the deserts in and around in Southern California are laden with inspiration. They’ve been known to evoke everything from the spiritual to the creative. From Robert Plant’s 29 Palms to the art installations in Coachella Valley’s Desert X, these deserts are also the subject of videographer Joe Bui’s Desert Trippin’, a non-typical look at the magnificent and the mundane in Southern California’s deserts. Read more
Mexican architecture firm Punto Arquitectonico renovated an old home in the historic center of Yucatan’s capital Merida and transformed it into Casa Xolotl, a beautifully designed romantic getaway you can rent for $220 a night through Airbnb. The home’s most compelling feature is the swimming pool area, created from a preexisting traditional cistern in the patio. Read more
Zero Real Estate is a spinoff of Switzerland’s 2016 temporary Null Stern Hotel. They offer the first pop-up accommodations out in the wild with all the amenities, just none of the walls. Read more
While it’s hard to top The HotTug when it comes to outdoor water activities, the Shoal Tent comes close. We first saw the floating camping gear while watching CNBC’s The Profit (we heart Marcus Lemonis). Made by Ohio-based fishing gear company SmithFly, the Shoal Tent is a waterproof outdoor tent anchored on an inflatable floating raft, allowing multiple adults to sleep out on the water. Read more
Land Ark RVs The Drake and The Draper are the embodiment of Sartorial Wanderlust. Well-tailored travel for those desiring freedom without sacrificing style, the sophisticated recreational vehicles from Brian and Joni Buzarde are high end designer homes on wheels. Read more
