Casa Malca, Tulum

A private estate turned beachside boutique hotel with extraordinary works of art on display

There tend to be two schools of thought when addressing Tulum, Mexico as a destination: those who have been there and done that, and those who dream of the tiny hotel-lined street sat between calm seas and a dense jungle. Remarkably, Casa Malca, situated along Carretera Tulum Boca Paila (aka Route 15), should appeal to both. For the former, this unique Design Hotels-certified destination offers …

Troubadour Weekender Bag

A minimal, luxuriant standout from the London-based menswear brand

Troubadour isn’t the first brand to dedicate years toward perfecting the travel bag (in this case: day bags, rucksacks, weekenders and briefcases). The London-based brand, however, does tap into something distinct. From high-quality Italian leather and other premium materials, they’ve developed bags with a minimalist aesthetic that exudes timelessness. These are undeniably modern accessories, from silhouette to texture, but the essence is classic. Troubadour founders …

Bluesmart’s New Smart Suitcase, the Black Edition

Their debut carry-on gets a sleek new look

Indiegogo success story Bluesmart has updated their debut smart carry-on suitcase (with built-in battery, GPS tracking, Bluetooth-enabled remote locking, etc) with a new Black Edition. The double PU layered polycarbonate case—even more scratch and water resistant than the previous iteration—incorporates high-density microfiber for the outside laptop pocket, and loses the blue trimmings. It’s certainly a more sophisticated look, but the roller actually houses all of …