Some of you are content to surround yourselves with the detritus of a life lived manly; a strange combination of mountain dew bottles, fast food cartons, particle board furniture, salvaged car parts and sports paraphernalia. Though you probably fit one stereotype or another, these days men are learning to enjoy a little style in life on all fronts, so maybe it’s time you trade out some of your ratty old shit and upgrade. If you want to have many leather-bound books, and your apartment to smell of rich mahogany, you should probably look at ways to class up your man cave without succumbing to the terrors of the satin throw pillow… the answer? Mandelier! Er, chandelier? Scrap metal and bike chain chandelier!
Fine Living
Fine Living covers the better parts of modern life: travel, food, drink, home design, gadgets, gear, luxury experiences, and the small upgrades that make daily life feel less ordinary. From great restaurants and smart home improvements to memorable trips and useful products, this section is about living well without becoming unbearable about it.
Daycations Interview With Travel Guru Mike Barish
Until recently, I had never heard the term daycation before. I had heard of mini-retirements, and getaways, and day trips, but never daycations. If you’ve ever taken a day off work to go for a hike, or simply to explore parts of your own city, you’ve taken a daycation. In this interview, travel guru Mike Barish answers my questions about daycations and his suggestions on how to get the most out of your brief escape from the 9-5 grind.
Believe It or Not, I’m Zipping on Air: Mexican Style
Since we looked at birds and said, “Pffft, I can do that,” humankind has been obsessed with flight. I’m not talking about airplanes or helicopters, either. I’m talking about full-on, unassisted, Superman-style gliding. However, almost all those attempts have failed, like Icarus or those old 1900s videos of dudes with mustaches building flying machines. There is, however, one extreme sport that allows mere mortals the closest we will ever get to self-propelled flight: a zip line.
The Heineken Experience – Ye Olde Amsterdam Brewery Adventures
If you’ve never had a chance to visit Amsterdam, you’re doing yourself a disservice. It’s a unique and often exciting place, full of rich history, beautiful …
Nymphas Show Bar in Israel: Abandoned Underwater Strip Club
I like to think I’ve covered some pretty interesting places over the years. I’ve shown you the wonders of Svínafellsjökull glacier in Iceland, to the timeless …
A Puzzling Knife – Deglon Meeting Knife Set
I usually don’t care much for kitchen utensils and have never written about them before, until I saw the Meeting Knives designed by Mia Schmallenbach. I’m not exactly sure why they’re called Meeting Knives, but maybe it’s because they all “meet” in one place and are stored in the bigger knife? Or maybe it’s just a name? (I’m leaning more towards just a name).
The Meeting Knives come in a 4 piece set, including a paring knife, a carving knife, a chef’s knife, and a filleting knife, all neatly
10 TRON Legacy Inspired Gadgets and Gizmos
Up until recently I had never heard of Tron or what it was about; I still don’t know what the movie is about, but at least I’ve heard of it now and made a post. I was thinking of watching the movie, but after my last post, I know it will be a let-down.
I have compiled a list of some cool and not so cool Tron Legacy inspired merchandise.
The Light Cycle
Just like the Light Cycle from the movie, you too can ride in style on this street-legal version of the motorcycle for only $55,000. Built by Parker Brothers Choppers, the Light Cycle replica is based on a Suzuki TLR1000 and makes use of plenty of fiberglass and steel to get the desired look. The Light Cycle weighs 474 pounds and measures over 100 inches in length by 23 inches in width.
