Base2Stay

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On March 18th, 2010

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Here’s another affordable boutique hotel for you to check out, only this time we’re in the fabulous district of south Kensington, London. Just a short walk from Earls Court or Gloucester Road tube stations lies base2stay – London’s alternative to boutique and budget hotels.

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Habita Monterrey

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On March 3rd, 2010

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Surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of mountains, deserts, canyons and forests, the Habita Monterrey hotel is located in the San Pedro neighborhood in Monterrey, Mexico. In my opinion, the most prominent, dramatic feature of this boutique hotel is its hyper-modern interior design by Parisian Joseph Dirand.

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The Jane Hotel

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On February 11th, 2010

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A reasonably priced hotel in New York city with Oodles of old travelers charm and a great location? I must be dreaming… In the West Village within a walking distance to Chelsea, Soho, and Union Square, lies ‘The Jane’ – a boutique hotel, which was originally built as a hotel for sailors back in 1908.

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ContourHD Helmet Camera

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On December 7th, 2009

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Roadies, snowboarders, skydivers and other extreme sports fans listen up! I have found us the best gift ever, it’s the world’s smallest wearable video camera in Full HD. The ContourHD comes with a light (4 ounces) yet armored body that slides and locks onto your goggles, helmet, handle bars, vehicle, or anywhere else you want, so you could record your adventures hands-free from within the action!

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Jetlag Travel Alarm Clock

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On November 30th, 2009

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Trying to set a digital alarm clock while traveling can be quite frustrating; that is why the Jetlag is Oh-so-simple. With its minimal box-like form, this travel clock can be operated with such simplicity of use, there’s no need for a manual.

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Transition Roadable Aircraft

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On November 1st, 2009

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It’s a car. No, it’s a plane. Hang on, I’m thinking George Jetson’s aerocar with the transparent bubble top parked in your driveway. Check this out, every morning when you’re rushing to work, you have the chance to catch a ride with the revolutionary Transition Roadable Aircraft from Terrafugia.

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Bergmoench Mountain Bike

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On October 22nd, 2009

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Bergmoench mountain bikes are awesome! You carry a rucksack up the mountain, unfold it in two minutes into a two wheeler downhill device par excellence, and then swoosh back down in an adrenaline-fueled thrill.

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CyFi Portable Speaker

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On October 8th, 2009

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If you enjoy biking, hiking or any other outdoor activity but want to enhance the experience up by a notch, here’s a great gadget from CyFi; it’s a wireless sports speaker, that weighs less than 4 ounces and can easily be mounted on your bike handlebars, backpack, etc.

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Mu SL Bike

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On October 6th, 2009

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If you’re looking to fly by traffic on your morning commute or simply enjoy a ride around the park, then look no further than the ultra-light, fast-folding, great-looking Mu SL bike from Dahon …and at only 18.3 lb, these bike will bring a smile to your face as soon as you pick them up and take them for a spin.

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Travel Tidypack

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On August 19th, 2009

No matter where you go or how you travel, the Tidypack, by backpacker Marit Lien, is a unique rucksack or an expandable wandering wardrobe, that eliminates packing and unpacking while you’re traveling – Now you can keep your belongings tidy without always searching your travel bag through the bottom.

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21c Museum Hotel

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On August 13th, 2009

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Immerse yourself with 21st century contemporary art at the Louisville, Kentucky 21c Museum Hotel. Famous for its red penguin trademark as well as being the first of its kind in the U.S., this 90-room, luxury boutique hotel combines contemporary art exhibitions, from living artists, with Southern-style hospitality.

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Whitepod Village

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On July 15th, 2009

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Whitepod Village is an ecological, luxury resort, situated at 1′600 meters high in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The resort offers a variety of outdoor activities and relaxation, from skiing on a private ski run to walking on snowshoes through a winter wonderland – The ultimate experience for discovering the treasures of the Alps.

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252 Living Area

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On June 28th, 2009

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The ‘252° Living Area’ is a tiny three-wheeled travel trailer concept. It can be deployed quickly and easily by one person; all you need to do is open the external shell and the floor will follow – The support feet will spread automatically.

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Alliance Trolley

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On June 23rd, 2009

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Created by French designer Stephanie Bellanger, Alliance is a unique travel accessory on wheels. This modern trolley concept includes a large container box for shoes, and when the trolley is opened it can also serve as a valet.

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