The Zetter Townhouse, Marylebone

A new boutique hotel and cocktail bar in London full of comfortable eccentricity

Sometimes, the only thing better than an engaging story of drama and intrigue is a good night’s sleep. With that in mind, the team behind London’s new The Zetter Townhouse, Marylebone blended both and imagined their 24-room boutique around the stories of a (fictional) lovable rogue. Wicked Uncle Seymour—a well-traveled gentleman of society—has his design sensibilities peppered through the lobby and all of the rooms …

G-RO’s Revolutionary Companion Bag

A new way to think about handheld luggage

by Adrienne So The two-wheeled carry-on is an indispensable piece of luggage for the frequent traveler. But for all its ubiquity, and despite how sleek and modern many of them look, they all have the same weaknesses in functionality. Tiny wheels and awkward weight distribution makes your typical carry-on difficult to maneuver on any surface less smooth than a gleaming airport floor. Business travelers usually …

The High-Risk World of Ferry Flying

Each year, a specialized group of airplane pilots—known as ferry pilots—traverse the Atlantic Ocean in small, personal aircrafts at dangerously low altitudes. In the exotic world of vintage aircraft buying and selling, these brave flyers are responsible for delivering recently purchased planes to their new owners. Where these planes are meant for 200 to 400 mile flights, ferry pilots must cross the 700 mile gap …