Phaidon’s new book Living on Vacation is a picturesque journey featuring architect-designed homes tucked away in the most desirable locations around the globe. From sun-drenched private islands and secluded desert villas to tranquil lakefront cottages, we’ve handpicked a few of our favorite visuals to satisfy your wanderlust. Click through the gallery ... More

Wildlife photographer Dr. Robin Moore knows when to get the perfect shot of skittish, evasive animals that are hard to photograph. For him, time is measured in sunrises and sunsets. Those are the golden hours when soft, filtered light can bring out the gleam in an animal’s eye and the ... More

From the beach shack restaurant at Alila Villas Koh Russey, the view out front generates a pleasingly sedative effect. Bookended by forested headlands, a kilometer-long sweep of honey-colored sand populated with pine, sea almond, coconut, and ironwood trees cedes to the jade waters of the Gulf ... More

As 2020 marks 70 years since conservationist Norman Carr pioneered his walking safaris in the South Luangwa Valley, there’s no better time to discover this wild pocket of Zambia on foot. “To me, when you’re on a game drive, you see Africa. When you’re on foot, you feel Africa,” ... More

When superstar interior designer Ken Fulk started work on the sprawling Vegas outpost of Sadelle’s, he knew he had to make an enormous floor plan feel intimate. He wanted to take the essence of Sadelle’s in New York—think pastels colors and a whiff of Wes ... More

In a world of constant overstimulation and way too much time spent with our heads buried in laptops, tablets, and smartphones, it can be nearly impossible to absorb the innate beauty of your surroundings—even, sadly, when you’re supposed to be in vacation mode. So when it finally comes time for a ... More

Boulder, Colorado is a footnote referenced in the smash single "Closer," but the city with its scenic red-rocked Flatirons, first-of-its-kind legalization of marijuana, and farm-to-table restaurants is a headline in its own right. Only 30 minutes outside of Denver, Boulder has been called "The Happiest City ... More

Switzerland has long been famous for its watch design, but this spring the most exciting new design in horology isn’t one you can wear. In May, Audemars Piguet will open its Musée Atelier in the Jura Mountains, north of Geneva, a ruggedly beautiful region that’s home ... More

Getting out of New York City once in a while–for locals and frequent visitors alike–is essential. Fresh air, birds that aren’t pigeons, and true peace and quiet are all just a quick train ride or drive away, and the view on the way out to the Hudson Valley truly ... More

New Jersey’s city dwellers, like New Yorkers across the river, are adjusting to urban quarantine life like champs (they don't call themselves #JerseyStrong for nothing). While residents wait to return to their normal pre-COVID-19 daily habits, work grind, and social outings, there's still plenty they can do to stay ... More