RAGGEDedge Pack Mule

A limited edition duffle bag handmade in Virginia from water-resistant sailcloth

Founded in 1997 by a group of accomplished sailors with a knack for sewing, RAGGEDedge uses sailcloth, kevlar and carbon fiber to create small batches of bags and wallets in their Virginia-based workshop. With a distinct, Flywire-like look and well-documented strength, the heavy duty laminate materials lend a unique character to the brand’s rugged products. We’re particularly partial to the Pack Mule in carbon fiber …

Sundance Resort, Utah

From skiing to oil painting to throwing pots, the alpine resort inspires guests to get creative and unplug

Just a short drive through the mountains from Park City lies the namesake of the international film festival that descends upon the mountain town each year: Sundance. While the name alone may evoke the parties and exclusive screenings, the actual place couldn’t be more different. Tucked into the base of the stunning Mount Timpanogos, Sundance Resort is more than just a mountain resort—though it does …

Hot Air Ballooning in Myanmar

Spectacular views of 3,000+ ancient temples of Bagan, as seen from the sky

by Tanveer Badal November, 2010 saw the lift of longstanding sanctions and boycotts of Myanmar with the release of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi after 15 years of house arrest, effectively opening a largely unseen and significant portion of southeast Asia to Westerners for the first time in decades. Both historically significant and stunningly beautiful are the 3,000+ 11th century temples found in the …