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This filmmaker is using #VanLife to save 27 national monuments
Brent Rose is on the road with a cause: To raise awareness about the national monuments at risk after an executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
How Buffalo turned architectural heritage into an engine for reinvention
Visitors can marvel at architectural gems, see ace adaptive reuse, and drink beer brewed inside a grain silo
French camper expands to 3 times its size in seconds
Use the electrical key and the Beauer 3X camper changes from an easily towable trailer into 130 square feet of living space.
Tiny pod hotel is coming to North America's biggest ski area
The $10 million new Pangea Pod Hotel will host 88 self-contained sleeping pods that will be available for nightly rentals.
These naval forts are now luxury hotels
No Man’s Fort and Spitbank Fort are located off the coast of Portsmouth Harbour in England
South America's first luxury sleeper train rolls through the Peruvian Andes
The Belmond Andean Explorer takes passengers on one- or two-night excursions through the Peruvian Andes, from Cusco to Lake Titicaca to Puno.
These tiny houses let you escape to scenic pockets of Australia
Five locations are expected to roll out by the end of the year, with the first already up and running in a tranquil olive grove.
Modular adventure van can also haul the whole family
The California-based ModVans makes all of the RV components removable so that you can use the van to move people, haul cargo, or camp.
Safari Condo reinvents the teardrop with an electric pop-up roof
The Alto boasts room to sleep up to 4 people and has 7 feet of head space.
5 tips for living on a boat full-time
After an eight-month-long renovation and almost one full year at sea, a family of four has picked up some tips on how to fully embrace the perks of boat life.
Micro travel trailer hauls gear and easily sleeps four
The swiss army knife of campers does it all and manages to stay affordable, too.
This adorable vintage trailer will win your heart
‘Spartacus,’ a 1955 Spartan Royal Mansion, has a cuteness quotient rivaling even the most twee of today’s micro abodes.
Tentrr makes camping easy with furnished campsites
The crowd-free campsites are on private land and come with everything that you need to sleep outdoors.
Mahogany camper combines vintage style with modern amenities
Based in Holland, Tonke creates handcrafted, custom campers that are inspired by vintage cars and the classic Dutch boat builders of the 1930s.
Go-anywhere mattress fits in a backpack and inflates in 20 seconds
Forget sleeping on the ground, the Futo mattress makes camping easy—and more comfortable.
Lightweight teardrop trailer can be customized for your adventure
With a queen-size bed, good suspension, and plenty of storage, this trailer is ready for the outdoors.
These glamping cabins were inspired by Welsh myths and legends
A giant hat, a dragon’s eye, and an open-air observatory are just three of the whimsical holiday homes created in honor of Wales’s Year of Legends.
Airstream debuts island-themed van and travel trailer
In partnership with the island-themed retailer Tommy Bahama, the new campers embrace a beach motif that is all about rum and cool ocean breezes.
Read an excerpt from new design magazine August
Each edition of the journal digs deep into one location, starting with Milan. In this selection, read about prominent Italian art dealer Massimo de Carlo and his hold on remarkable Milanese architecture.
The best small towns to visit across America
We’ve rounded up the best small towns near 17 of America’s most important cities. Whether you live in Chicago or San Francisco, Denver or Miami, here’s where to play the next time you need a break from the cities we love.
Italy wants to give you a free castle to renovate
If you’ve ever dreamt of renovating a historic European ruin into a bustling B&B, now might be your chance. Italy is giving away 103 historic sites this year, with another 200 to be released by 2020.
Colorful tiny camper can be towed by almost any car
With a queen size bed, the Meerkat travel trailer can sleep 2 and fits in a standard-sized garage.
3 cargo bikes that let you commute with your kids
Three bikes that are prepped and ready to haul parents, kids, and all the gear you need around cities.
Ready-to-rent Airstreams make your road trip easy
You pick up the SUV and trailer from any of four locations—Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Montana, or Rhode Island—and hit the road.
Bespoke expedition camper costs more than your house
EarthRoamers are some of the most expensive expedition vehicles on the market, complete with luxury interiors and the ability to go off-the-grid for weeks.
Inflatable dome tent sets up in minutes
Measuring 54 square feet, the geodesic structure takes only 60 seconds to set up and uses an inflatable grid rather than traditional tent poles.
This Japanese hotel is totally kitted out in Danish midcentury design
House of Finn Juhl occupies a former lodge and now makes up six double guest rooms (each named after a Juhl piece, of course), a dining hall, several lounge areas, and a basement bar.
This camper-boat offers the best of both worlds
Accurately named the "Sealander," this trailer is small enough to easily hook up to most cars.
How Palm Springs, long a design hot spot, leveled up
With Modernism Week, Coachella—and now Desert X—Palm Springs has become an international destination.
8 tiny homes you can rent right now
From a tiny cottage in New York to a minimalist stunner in Seattle, here are 8 tiny homes available for rent right this second.
17 over-the-top camping moments that probably never happened
Tiny living and #vanlife have taken the internet by storm, but sometimes the adventures look a little too perfect.
’70s Brutalist high-rise becomes swanky hotel in Stockholm
The revamped space shows off an impressive art collection that includes big names like Sol Le Witt, Jaume Plensa, Olafur Eliasson, and Tacita Dean.
This rooftop tent is like a treehouse for your car
Unlike many rooftop tents that give you a queen-size sleeping area at most, the Skycamp boasts a massive king-sized mattress and sets up with ease.
Rent one of these converted vans for your camping adventures
The Denver-based company Native Campervans rents out fully equipped vans for road trips through the Rocky Mountains and beyond.
Off-road camper was built to survive the Australian Outback
Trailers by Conqueror Australia boast an array of adventure-oriented amenities that make backcountry survival a breeze.
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Milan city guide for design lovers
We asked a few savvy locals and frequent visitors to list their picks for the best spots to gawk, shop, and dine with design in mind, and mixed them in with our own recommendations.
Inside the Kengo Kuma-designed expansion at the Portland Japanese Garden
Kuma’s work for the Portland Japanese Garden, one of the most authentic outside Japan, is all about tranquility and tradition.
This industrial-chic hostel was designed for Instagram lovers
Guests are encouraged to connect with each other over Instagram before checking into the new Chicago hostel.
Burly off-road camper still boasts high-end amenities
Action Mobil’s luxury mobile homes are tested in extreme conditions, and they use four-wheel drive to handle expeditions in deserts, mountains, or anywhere else you’d want to go.