Issue 50

Travel

Fourteen of the World's Most Unusual Hotels — by Tablet

When we call a hotel “unusual” it's our highest form of praise. It means there are no other hotels quite like it. It's singular, and it stands above the status quo. That's the kind of hotel we live for.

The Best Summer Weekend Trips for 2024

We've got less than 10 glorious weekends between now and Labor Day. Here are some incredible adventures for the summer weekend warrior.

Best Hotels in the World | Rambull - Google Maps

See the best hotels in the world on Google Maps - curated by Rambull.

Magnolia League

Summertime in Northern Michigan: The Ties That Bind – Magnolia League

Hamptons of the Heartland: M22 Guide and the Magic of Michigan Summers

Culture

Ultimate Status Symbol: A $300,000, Souped Up Land Rover Defender, Warts and All

"The originals are like, if ya know ya know."

The new status symbols | RadReads

What’s the real value of status symbols? Khe shares his journey from buying a fancy NYC condo to redefining success and fulfillment. Learn why true happiness lies beyond status.

It’s the Summer of the Finance Bro

There was hot girl summer and short king spring. Now, ‘tis the season for finance bros.

Adam Sandler Still Doesn’t Understand Why He and Chris Farley Were Fired from S.N.L. | Vanity Fair

The two comedians were axed at the height of their popularity and 20 years later Sandler still isn't sure why.

Sporting

What I Think About When I Think About Tennis — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER

What does it feel like to lose, and then rediscover, the game of tennis? Photographer Josh Skinner takes the shots. Writer Peter Short returns the serve.

Many skiers who come to Mt. Bachelor never leave; here’s why - FREESKIER

Once newcomers—even self-proclaimed nomads—get a taste of the delectable ingredients that makeup the meal of Bachelor and Bend, they have a hard time leaving.

Philosophy

Why Men Are ‘Rawdogging’ Flights | GQ

The latest Productivity Bro trend? Rawdogging flights. I'm not kidding.

Tim Ferriss | "Life hacks I know at 30 I wish I knew at 20"| Instagram

Some favorites: 1. The best productivity app on your phone is called airplane mode (use it). 2. Success comes down to a simple choice: decide exactly what you want, determine price you have to pay, choose if you're willing to pay it. 3. Spotlight Effect (bias): we think people are paying far more attention to us than they are. Harsh truth: your freedom begins the day you realize nobody is thinking about you.

How to Stay Young at 50

"Some people turn 70 and some turn 30.” My favorite takeaways on staying forever 30 include: writing for the mind, letting go of resentment, and (of course) using natural personal care products!

Music

A Photographer Documents the Rise of Southern Hip-Hop

If you want to see the best possible documentation of how the South’s hip-hop scene rose to dominate the entire world of music in the 2000s, there’s only one lens to look through: Zach Wolfe’s.

Golf

Grove XXIII: Michael Jordan's Exclusive Invite-Only Golf Club

While Michael Jordan hasn't exactly been keeping a low profile, he's once again captivated our attention with his golf club: Grove XXIII.

Why Ace Golfers Are Scoring Big in Today's Job Market - WSJ

Companies are eager to hire strong players who use hybrid work schedules to schmooze clients on the course.

Food & Drink

Best Dive Bars in the World | Rambull - Google Maps

Best dive bars in the world - seen on Google Maps - curated by Rambull!