Ficouture Nanga Sleeping Bag

The design-forward Japanese outdoor brand's latest offering, now available in the US

Quality, functionality and beautiful design being their unspoken top priorities, Japanese brand Ficouture is interested in blurring that line between home, work, outdoor and play. Themed collections revolve around a different location each year, starting with Morocco in 2010 and then Cuba in 2013 to now Deutschland. Our favorites from their SS16 collection include their durable circle camp bag, packable nylon backpack and now their …

Thompson Beach House, Playa del Carmen

A new modern hotel in the heart of the city and directly on the water

Over the years, Playa del Carmen, Mexico has picked up a reputation for two things: it’s the hipper, more nightlife-centric destination for those who want to avoid the Cancun crowd, and it’s adjacent to beautiful beaches. The brand new Thompson Beach House does more than offer access to both. Two blocks from their sprawling main location, the boutique-style hotel rests directly on the sands. One …

Italy in Your Pocket: Fathom’s New Honeymoon Guides

Download these vetted itineraries to Amalfi Coast, Venice and more from the travel pros

Travel website Fathom, which we love for their anti-tourist spin and overall practical—rather than eye candy—approach, has just debuted a new set of ebooks, dubbed Fathom Honeymoon Guides. The team has put together flexible three-day itineraries that take care of what to eat, see and explore, so you’re not trawling through lots of crowdsourced lists yourself. “We want to take the edge off planning a …