Adventure Unfolds

The revolutionary Oru Kayak takes a cue from traditional Japanese origami as it unfolds from a portable compact case to a high performance boat.




See more/fund the project over at Kickstarter.

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Ben [almost] goes to New Jersey

This weekend we were supposed to go down to Long Beach Island, NJ for Chowderfest and my friend Erin's birthday. The bad news is that we missed the bus so we didn't end up going. The good news is that Mike snapped this sweet shot of little Benny in laid-back travel mode. I love it!

Bike like a New Yorker

Loving the use of typography in this print campaign by Mother New York.

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World's Largest Swimming Pool

This pool at the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Algarrobo, Chile is HUGE! Coming in at just under 20 acres and holding 66 million gallons of water (wow!) the Guinness Book of World Records declared it the world's largest swimming pool in December 2006.  I'd love to be a guest - would hate to be the pool cleaner...

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Floating Cinema

This incredible floating cinema, built off of Thailand's Kudu Island, beats the hell out of every other movie theater, ever. And, as if this wasn't awesome enough, after the theater was dismantled all materials were given to the local community to use as a playground and floating stage.

Could you imagine going to something like this? Amazing!

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Tales from Vacation: Scuba Diving

While in the Bahamas, Mike and I finally got to do something we've been talking about for awhile: scuba diving. For his birthday I set up a surprise trip where we learned the basics then went out on a 40ft. dive with a small group and one instructor, Rafael. We had such a good time that we immediately called the next day to book a 60ft. dive with Rafael - and about 25 sharks! You'll also see in the video that we swam through a shipwreck, which was freaking awesome.

It ended up being one of the most amazing, surreal experiences I've ever had. It was also pretty humbling, as we both learned there is literally no way to look cool in a scuba suit - NO way. Here are some shots we ordered from the dive shop, and a video Mike shot with his GoPro camera. Enjoy! xo

I feel compelled to note that if I look like I'm dying in those pictures it's only because my mask was on way too tight and (while I was completely safe and breathing perfectly normal) felt like I was going to pass out and float to the surface - creating the possibility of being eaten by sharks. Luckily... I lived to see the giant mask imprint that plagued my face for the remainder of the day :)


I'll follow up tomorrow with some of Mike's amazing vacation photography!

Now & Later

Good Friday to ya!

Now:

I'm thinking I've just figured out how to travel the world on a budget...

The Tentsile, a tent/hammock hybrid, is being called "the world's most versatile tent." Considering they can be used in nearly any environment, are fired retardent, and both UV and water resistant - sounds like these bad boys are just the ticket.

(Thanks to Mike for sharing!)

Later:

Mike and I are going to a small gathering at a friend's apartment in Soho. Then, tomorrow is reserved for a bit of shopping, possibly some bike riding and definitely one serious, serious nap!

Sunday will be spent with family - eating food and sharing some laughs. And I can't wait!

Hope you all enjoy your weekend!

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Death Defying Tennis

In 2005, the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai converted their helipad into the world's highest tennis court to promote the Dubai Open. Rivals Andre Agassi and Roger Federer had the opportunity to play there and described it as an "absolutely amazing experience" and "an absolute treat" - yea, I'll bet!

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Situation Envy

I saw this photo this morning and was immediately green with envy. Beach, floppy hat, sun, and what seems like solitude? Sign me up.

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Wooden Bike

Ohhh, Ahhhh.

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Now & Later

Long weekend!! Yes!!

Now:

I'm listening to this acoustic version of That's not my name by The Ting Tings:



...and digging the fictions photo series by photographer Filip Dujardin:

Also, if you didn't already know, today is Canada day! So, of course there's been a bunch of Canadian-related posts circulating the web. Just for fun - here's one that made me laugh.

Later:

In no particular order:

Dinner, dancing, relaxing, mingling, some light traveling, fireworks watching...  :)

Have a safe and happy weekend! See you on Tuesday!

Longboarding

Check out these hip chicks carving down a mountain in Madrid.

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Now & Later

It's Friday, Friday!

Now:

I'm seriously digging Nick Gentry's paintings on old floppy disks:

It's funny that I came across these because me and Mike were recently discussing how floppy disks are completely obsolete now...

Later:

It's Memorial Day Weekend, as I'm sure you already know... and it is HOT outside. Unfortunately, I've been getting literally attacked by mosquitos this past week so my first order of business is to buy some high grade bug repellant. After that, I plan to take a nice long bike ride and hopefully acquire a new pair of shoes :)

Hope everyone has a happy and safe long weekend!! Be back on Tuesday!!

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Human Flight

Umm.. wow. I just came across this incredible video for the Melbourne Skydive Center.
It was filmed using GoPro cameras and edited with Twixtor to help achieve the slow-motion scenes.

I've never been skydiving but have always wanted to try. Now, after seeing this, it's a definite 'to do' this summer!





What do you think? Would you dare??

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