Awesome Travel

Long before we had phones that could shoot time-lapse videos, Disney used good old film to document the construction of its California theme park, and recently shared this classic footage in celebration of its upcoming 60th anniversary.

For the explorer on a budget. California-based Off the Grid Rentals has teardrop trailers, rooftop tents and truck bed racks for rent with affordable daily rates. They also have freezers and generators for rent.

Designed by Nendo for Fabbrica Pelletterie Milano, the Kame (“tortoise”) 36L carry-on suitcase has a cloth lid that easily opens from both the side and the top. It also has a built-in cable lock and removable mesh pockets.

To promote Russian airline S7 Airlines, advertising agency W+K Amsterdam asked kids to come up with imaginary locations, then showed that our planet is fantastic in its own ways. One-way ticket to Lake Chocolate please.

The Outbound Collective is a website for outdoor explorers. The site asks local experts to contribute their favorite outdoor adventures, and features directions, packing suggestions and other info. They also offer outdoor gear shopping.

Ofer Rozenman took a trip across eastern Europe with his wife and friends, and along the way he managed to snap 8,000+ beautifully composed photos to create this far above average time-lapse of their journey. The track is Big Jet Plane.

BlenderBottle’s GoStak is a set of four stackable and modular containers. They come with a removable carrying handle that also locks on their lids. They’re food-safe and perfect for taking snacks, medicines and other small items.

The international airport in Saint Martin is known for having its runway insanely close to the beach. Here, world traveler Paul Luning captured one of the landings in slow-motion, and it’s visual that’s so unreal that you’d think it was a VFX shot.

ArchTek’s travel-friendly toothpaste. Simply chew one with a bit of water (or your spit) and start brushing. Unlike most toothpaste tubes, its packaging is recyclable. Also available in clamshell packs with individual pouches.

A rugged flashlight with built-in GPS, a fitness tracker and other apps. It also has a USB port that lets you charge other devices from its battery or attach a Fogo module, which will include a walkie-talkie and a satellite modem.

Photographer Rob Whitworth wows us once again, creating an eye-popping journey to the city of Dubai, as seen through the lens of his incredible flow motion time-lapse process. Check out some additional footage in 4K here and here.

A USB charger that has four interchangeable plugs – American, European, British and Australian – so you can use an outlet wherever you are. Each plug is just over 0.5″ thick when folded, making it extremely portable.

Traveler Joshua Rapperport took a nearly 3,000 mile journey across Southeast Asia on his motorbike. Here, he shares highlights from the epic adventure, captured from his perspective. The track is Welcome Home by Radical Face.

Laundry bags to help the clueless dormer: one for whites, one for darks and one to give to mom. The first two are printed with washing machine instructions, while the third one has tips for thanking mom plus contingency plans.

The AMPL Smartbag has an 8.5Wh battery and USB charging ports in each pocket. It has a mobile app that lets you monitor and prioritize plugged in devices. Add-ons include extra battery packs and an inverter with an AC plug. Drops soon for $299.

The Louisville Mega Cavern in Kentucky will soon open a 320,000sq.ft. underground bike park. Located 100ft. underground, the cavern stays at 60ºF all year round. It will have bike rentals and courses for all ages and skill levels.

If you wanna go where everybody knows your name, live in Whittier, Alaska. The city’s offices, stores and most of the residents are located in one big condominium complex. They should meet the folks at the floating city. More at NPR.

A simple, portable accessory that lets you use your laptop while standing. It consists of three interlocking pieces made of bamboo or birch. It weighs about 2lb. but can withstand over 900lb. loads. Available in 9″, 12″ and 14″ sizes.

Damp Design takes us on a tour of Norway like you’ve never seen it before, with all of the people, boats, cars and vacationers looking like tiny ants. Sure, tilt-shift photography is so 2012, but it’s really well executed here.

Hikers in the High Tatras Mountains in Slovakia came across a crystal clear lake that was frozen solid. Walking out on the slippery, transparent surface was a surreal experience which must be seen to be appreciated.

A versatile duffle bag made of waterproof, very light and strong polyethylene fiber. Its a rolltop bag, which means you can shrink or expand its size – it has a 15L to 78L capacity – and it can be carried in a variety of ways.

Luggage packed with modern conveniences. Instead of zippers, Trunkster has a rolltop door for easy access. It also has a digital scale, a 15,000mAh battery and a 3A USB port for charging and optional location tracking.

(NSFW: Language) The road trip of the rich and the famous. A look at this year’s Gumball 3000 from the perspective of Xzibit, Bun B and the rest of Team Betsafe. The casual rally of luxury cars took participants on a Transatlantic journey.