British sailor Alex Thomson is one of the world’s most accomplished solo offshore sailors. Having competed in the high speed, extreme IMOCA 60 class, Thomson has gone on and broken multiple records and achieved countless accolades throughout his decorated career to date. The youngest skipper ever to win a round-the-world yacht race, Thomson also holds […]
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Paige Brayden Short Sleeve Shirt / Matching Shorts The perfect matching outfit for those warm summer days. The short sleeve button up shirt crafted from lightweight and breathable rayon yarns in a textured print that pairs perfectly the matching clean-cut shorts that are lightweight and breathable, a weekend-ready style for every gentleman’s wardrobe. Shirt & […]
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Ever wanted to own your own island? Well now is your chance. Located along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Pumpkin Island offers an opportunity to purchase a turnkey eco-resort. Scattered across the roughly 15-acre island are five guest cottages with accommodations for up to 34 people, as well as two oceanfront bungalows with a game room […]
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There are hundreds of videos capturing GoPros ascending into the cosmos on weather balloons. Now, inhabitants of Earth might get the chance to experience floating to the edge of space firsthand. Travel startup Space Perspective plans to send passengers to the stratosphere on their space balloon Neptune. The eight-person pressurised capsule will launch from NASA’s […]
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A yacht is not only built for luxury and seaworthiness — it’s designed to catch eyes like few vehicles, land or sea, can. Designer Anna Borla had a completely different idea when penning the Hide superyacht concept, however. As the name implies, the Hide does just that, thanks to a dark exterior with reflective glass […]
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Situated between the Visočica and Bjelašnica mountain ranges, the Bivouac Zoran Simic Cabin takes advantage of the dual panoramic views on offer in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its location is an intersection where trekking paths cross the Rakitnica canyon and connect the two mountains, allowing passing hikers a chance to rest while taking in the inspiring […]
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Placed throughout the Regional Natural Park of Corsica, Orma Architettura has designed three Deer Observatories. The wooden towers are situated on elevated clearings on the French island including St Pierre de Venaco, Castifao, and Quenzato, to take advantage of the area’s high concentration of passing red deer, which disappeared in 1969 and has now been […]
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What happens when you cross a boating enthusiast with an idea of creating a luxury villa? You get the Lilypad, the solar-powered home that floats on the waters of Palm Beach just north of Sydney. Dreamed up by Australian designer Chuck Anderson. Its timber clad exterior houses an open living area with a kitchen, wine […]
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A little while ago we visited the Lime Wood hotel, in our opinion the jewel in the UK’s hospitality crown, and while we were there to enjoyed a relaxing stay we were also there to test out their new wellness offering Herb House. Herb House has bought together fitness and wellness like never before. They’ve […]
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Welcome to Off The Beaten Path, our new feature where we, the IdleSociety team, travel all over the world sampling the most spectacular boutiques and big-name hotels and resorts that are out there for budding travellers and worldwide wonderers. We breakdown each hotel and its offerings, rating each experience out of five giving our readers […]
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Made from a pair of converted shipping containers, the Cambara Container House is a sustainable retreat in rural Brazil. Each container measures 20 feet long, offering two tiny homes with 365-square-feet of living space. Although compact, the interiors feature an open concept that’s equipped with a private bathroom, kitchenette, a double bed, and sitting are […]
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Floating in the middle of the Lule River, the Arctic Bath brings a unique and luxury wellness retreat to the heart of the Swedish Lapland. The main building is a homage to the region’s logging heritage, taking the form of a jam of logs floating down the river. The circular structure is built around a […]
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Taking inspiration from Lappish traditions and history, the Arctic Treehouse Hotel brings together cozy accommodation and incredible views to Finland’s Arctic Circle. The 32 suites resemble local cone cows and are housed in individual timber boxes resting on a series of stilts. Elevated off the ground, the pods are reframed from disrupting the surrounding environment. […]
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The North Face Logo Box Cuffed Beanie The classic beanie, pull on this cosy head warmer for guaranteed style on all your winter adventures. £25.00, Available Thenorthface.co.uk Men’s Pro Long-Sleeved Top If you’re looking for a versatile base layer choose this compressive pro top from The North Face, which is perfect for sports, walks and […]
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Ireland’s stretch of Atlantic coast is one of Europe’s greatest natural treasures. Spectacularly fractured and indented, the coast has been hammered into a number of unique formations by the relentless force of the ocean. Bold headlands and dramatic cliffs tower over golden beaches dotted with hidden coves. If you’re looking to explore this magnificent region, […]
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Housed in a 1930s soda factory in the Williamsburg neighbourhood of Brooklyn, the Bathhouse brings communal bathing of old to the borough. Guests enter a sleek reception area, fitted with handmade cement tiles and a custom concrete walkway. A 6,500 square foot subterranean bathhouse is located below where traditional rituals meet modern techniques. Situated among […]
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We’ve all heard the stories of startup founders evolving from do-gooder entrepreneurs to power hungry, obsessive and abusive CEOs in so many tech companies and startups it all becomes a little numbing, as if the transformation is acceptable and even warranted if you want a company to survive. Many believe it’s ok for staff to […]
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Spiaggia del Conigli – Lampedusa, Islands of Sicily Never have we been in a place where you’re surfing with some many fish in the same wave. Spiaggia dei Conigli is one of the marvels of Italy, with its Cristal clear water as far as the eye can see you’ll get as close as you can […]
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Private jets, if you’re like the lucky few such as Lewis Hamilton, Jay-Z, The Beckhams or even Tom Cruise you’ll appreciate the ease and luxury of such an aircraft. For therest of us however its something we can only dream of and Gulfstream have just released your latest dream jet. With the tallest, widest, and […]
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Vans + Finisterre Ultrarange HighDL Two of our favourite brands have teamed up to bring you quite possibly the best adventure sneaker you’ve ever seen in your life. The Vans + Finisterre collaboration “originated from a deep appreciation for the sea, and the adventurous pursuit of undiscovered waves”. Vans has bought to the table its […]
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