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While the building has yet to be completed, we still are wowed by the idea that a 400 foot-tall skyscraper has a working 350 foot-tall waterfall built into its facade. The Liebian International Building is being built in Guiyang, China. Sadly, they can’t run it all the time.

Take a ride on Switzerland’s Gelmerbahn – an open-air funicular that sends passengers along a 3,373 foot-long route with a maximum 106º grade. Raphael Sandoz captured this time-lapse footage to speed up the 8-minute journey. If you prefer a more leisurely ride, try this.

Skyroam’s 4G LTE hotspot works in over 120 countries around the world. You can buy or rent the device itself, then purchase unlimited data for $9 per day. Up to 5 devices can connect to it at once. It lasts up to 16h per charge, and doubles as a powerbank.

Despite its name, Six Pack Fitness‘ Expedition Backpack isn’t just for outdoorsmen. Its spacious insulated compartment and included meal containers makes it perfect for gym goers and fitness buffs. It also has enough space for your other items, including your laptop.

The Bagtag is a digital luggage tag that lets you check in your luggage from anywhere. Just use its companion app to enter your travel details, then drop off the bag at its dedicated check in port. Sadly, it works with only a few airlines for now, but more will follow soon.

A versatile, portable monitor for USB-C capable devices. It’s a 15.6″ 1080p monitor that can act as a second screen for laptops, and as a display for smartphones and the Nintendo Switch. It has USB-A inputs for peripherals and has stereo speakers.

Unlike other packing cubes, Qubix’s zipper wraps twice around each cube, giving you a second level of compression if needed. Each cube also has durable YKK zippers and strong double-stitching. They’re also made with antibacterial fabric.

The makers of Sonic Soak claim that their small and portable device can clean almost anything, including clothes, jewelry, and fruits and vegetables in minutes. It generates ultrasonic waves that help water and soap remove dirt.

We recently flew to France with Toyota Gazoo Racing to spend 4 days immersed in the culture of the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. What we found was an engrossing experience that makes this a must-see event for any true automotive fanatic.

Take an 80 day bike ride through Germany without even breaking a sweat. Thanks to Loeibeer we can all share in the magic of his ride through all of the Federal Republic’s 16 states in just 80 seconds. Though we do suggest wearing a helmet when riding.

Filson’s new rolling carry-on bag is for those who are tired of the same old plastic or nylon carry-ons. It’s made of abrasion-resistant rugged twill so it will last you a lifetime. It has leather straps and grab handles and a retractable 22″ handle.

We’re always on the lookout for vacation spots we can get to within a couple of hour drive from Awesomer HQ. We recently spent a weekend touring South Bend, Indiana, and were happy to find a variety of fun, family-friendly activities in this peaceful, yet vibrant midwest town.

A team of artists teamed up with engineers and scientists from NASA/JPL-Caltech to create a series of 14 awesome poster designs which envision a future filled with exotic trips to far-off worlds. Hi-res images are available to download, or as prints on Etsy. (Thanks Susan!)

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is a prominent Sikh house of worship in Delhi, India. Everyday, volunteers in the temple feed up to 15,000 people for free in a simple unlimited buffet. Best Ever Food Review Show toured the temple’s kitchen and enjoyed the meal as well.

Cruise ships seem to offer a lot of bang for your buck, and some do sell tickets at a loss. PolyMatter points out some of the many ways that cruise ship companies make or save money, such as flying under different flags, offering one-way trips and having casinos.

Brothers Will and Jim Pattiz aka More Than Just Parks spent 14 days capturing the various ecosystems of Death Valley National Park. Watch their crispy time lapse clips in 4K if you can. You can license their footage in 8K on their website.

Incase is back with another power bank-equipped carry-on. The ProConnected 4 has an easily removable battery with 20,100mAh capacity. It has a USB-C port and two USB-A ports. It also has removable wheels and a wide trunk-style opening.

FPM’s Bank Workstation looks like premium luggage, but it’s actually a portable workspace that comes with a folding chair. It also has an extendable desktop and four drawers. For those who need somewhere to rest instead of work, the Bank Collection also has a portable bed.

Garmin’s inReach Mini fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 4.23oz. You can send preset messages on the device itself, or type longer messages using your phone and send them from anywhere in the world. It also provides GPS navigation and has an SOS feature.

Owned by a pair of avid adventurers and surfers, the Truck Surf Hotel is a mobile truck that has five rooms and expands to a double decker when parked. The hotel offers touring packages to surfing spots and other coastal destinations in southwest Portugal or Morocco.

It’s a flight that takes about 11 hours, but thanks to time-lapse video and British Airlines captain Dave Wallsworth, you can experience the transcontinental wonder of flying from London Heathrow airport to San Francisco International Airport in 0.006 of the time.

Jordan Schlansky has a deep love for Italy, so Conan O’Brien decided to do a good deed and take his associate producer on an impromptu trip to the country. But Jordan’s anal retentive nature might just keep them from getting out of the starting gate at all.

Away’s aluminum luggage is designed to still look cool as it gets banged up by baggage handlers. All four available sizes come equipped with TSA-approved locks and quiet 360º wheels. The two carry-ons equipped with a removable USB power bank.

Get a great deal on this rollup weekender bag. It’s made of waterproof nylon, has mesh inner pockets and a hook to turn it into wardrobe. It can be carried as a shoulder bag but it will also fit in backpack bedroll straps. Save 14% off the regular price in The Awesomer Shop.

We can’t get enough nature porn, so we’re happy that Dan Brown spent 12 days floating in the Grand Canyon and brought enough batteries to keep 3 time lapse cameras clicking away the entire time. It feels good to feel small in the universe, doesn’t it?

Evo presents this inspiring and breathtaking short documentary about three friends who bikepacked their way across a 200-mile stretch of the Continental Divide Trail. They spent 11 days biking on the trail’s Montana to Idaho portion.