Though being there is all about enjoying the high life, drinking the days away, and dancing to steel drum music, before you pack your sandals – and almost nothing else – you need to have a plan. You should know when to go, where to stay, how long to schedule, and how to duck away from the overpriced tourist traps that lay in wait throughout the tropical islands like a deadly jungle cat....

The 1937 Bugatti Type 57C Roadster was one of 20 built in collaboration between Bugatti and Vanvooren. This Type 57C wasn’t just a topless version of the original, it was given an engine upgrade for race-worthy driving. This ’37 Bugatti featured a 3.3-liter supercharged straight-eight engine that produced 175 horsepower, enough power for a top speed of 120mph. While that may not even compete with today’s modern family car, it was amongst the pack leaders of its day....

Some types of witches have strict rituals and customs passed down to them through the ages. While other witches manifest their own path. Now, traditional witchcraft books can be sent overnight to your house. Crystal magic is marketed like an MLM. And luckily, witch trials are a thing of the past in western society. Because witchcraft is an expansive concept, we’re going to chisel it down to the basics. Let’s take a look at 20 different types of witches and the witchcraft they practice....

As time progressed and more people could get access to cameras, the technology also became more mobile and less difficult to take out into the world, where life could be more aptly captured outside of staged shoots. Candid photography began to take off, and Maltête decided he wanted to show the hilarity of the human condition, so he made street photos that were odd, quirky, and often gut-busting. Meme-makers of today and those who devise “When You See It…” lists have nothing on the masterwork of this light-bending genius....

Ink pens were items for royalty. The multicolored pen was the Magnum opus of mechanical pens. Writing instruments were the centerpiece of every marketing and promotional strategy. Everyone had space for a pen or two in their front pocket. But now, this is the age of the smartphone. The electronic device has become the most practical tool in a person’s pocket. Most people only have a smartphone and a wallet as their Everyday Carry (EDC) items....

Call it the waist pack, the hip pack, belt bag, belly bag, gee pack, or the bumbag if the Britons have enough influence over your lingo, the multiple names also signify wide-ranging popularity, acceptance, and commonality. Whatever moniker you use for it, as far as you are referring to a small fabric pouch won around the waist and hanging around the hips or the belly, then that is the fanny bag....

After dominating the outdoor cooking space for over 65 years, you can count on Weber to deliver an unmatched cooking experience any day. Weber spares no expense in crafting state-of-the-art appliances that cook perfect food regardless of your budget. So when buying a Weber gas grill, know that you are buying into a solid construction, exceptional design, and a legacy of excellence. Whether you are a novice or an established grill master, you can’t go wrong with a Weber grill....

Artist Jeff Koons has officially unveiled the 17th BMW Art Car, a multi-colored skin on the new BMW M3 GT2. The BMW Art Car by Jeff Koons is a pattern of streaked light that the artist says represents life energy, exhibited here in the “desire to win”. This BMW will have a chance at precisely that when it competes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 12th and 13th....

Designer Brenda Houston has created an impressive line of table lamps inspired and comprised by the mineral formations of nature. Houston hand-picks crystalline chunks of minerals to become the bases of her brilliant lamps. These mineral lamps stand between 23 and 29 inches tall, feature a simple lamp shade that takes no attention away from the mineral centerpiece within. We’ll take that bold, black beauty above with the inset spider....

The home is open and airy, with many entertainment sections reaching into the second story of the home. On a whim, the inside can be pulled into the home with various sliding windows, doorwalls and other features that remove the separatio between out and in. Modern, minimal furniture, carefully-placed lighting and neutral color elements put the finishing touches on a design that is masterfully-executed, one of the best examples of wood in architecture we’ve seen so far this year....

Knowing more about what makes each cut of meat special, and thus how to turn it from raw slab into entrée par excellence will make us better carnivores, better cooks, and far more satisfied eaters. General Steak Notes Below you’ll find an handy infographic outlining where different steaks are cut from a cow. The thing to remember is that the tenderest slices of meat will come from either the rib or the loin region....

The Portugal based Casa Vale de Lobo by Arqui+ architecture is a modern and chic state of the art home inside an elite golf resort. This large 6000+ sq ft residence has spacious interior living spaces and several vantage points from large glass walls and windows for views of the beautiful outdoors. Arguably one of the coolest features of this luxury home is the cantilevered infinity pool. The stark white exterior of the home contrasts beautifully with the lush green lawn beyond....

Developers Katie Nichols and John Walker have focused their careers on creating affordable, sustainable, design-intensive homes for creative, urban people. To achieve that goal, the duo tapped into an inexhaustible resource in the port city of Houston, Texas– shipping containers. In a partnership with architect Christopher Robertson, Nichols and Walker created the Cordell House shipping container home a few miles north of the city. The Cordell House is built upon a framework of four individual shipping containers– three 40′ units and one 20′ unit....

Dalvey Estate by Aamer Architects in Singapore Gallery

Is there a bigger name in fashion photography today? 2009 was truly the year of photographer Terry Richardson, but he’s starting off 2010 strong with his sexy, not-safe-for-your-office 2010 Pirelli Calendar. But how did Terry get here? Our friends over at TouchPuppet have an ongoing series called Early Terry Richardson, a look back at the early work of this fashion photographer rock star. The man has a style all his own, a quick-and-dirty perspective on life and beauty that has taken the fashion world by storm....

Exploring the Deep: Deep Sea Submarine Travel The world beneath the deep blue sea is still an open frontier to humanity. Little of the depths below our oceans have been explored, but intrepid travelers can now see them firsthand. A science travel organization called Deep Ocean Expeditions has made Mir Submersibles and Deep Rover submarines available to the traveling public for rare, firsthand views of the frontier below. In 2012, a few lucky (and wealthy) passengers will be taken 12,500 feet into the North Atlantic to see the wreckage of the famed Titanic....

There were plenty of challenges that prevented the sale of the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off House, an issue that has plagued many glass homes of its era. This house was designed by A. James Speyer in 1953, a design inspired by the Glass Pavilion House by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in nearby Plano, Illinois. Van der Rohe’s glass house has been littered with constant upkeep costs that have nearly led to its abandonment, and the Ben Rose Pavilion House here appears to have faced a similar fate....

These eye-catching, hand-painted umbrellas by Black Balloons are a perfectly fun remedy for the rainy monsoon season. Created in India, these umbrellas are covered in loose-styled paintings with subjects ranging from comic book art to movies to vintage Bollywood posters. Each piece sports a personality of its own, covered in vibrant colors and creative designs. Some have a more graphic feel while others are whimsical and humorous. Textual phrases and cartoon style drawing are just some more of the tasteful features included on these rain shields....

Hoerboard, the maker of custom DJ furniture, has released a sleek new stand to support the ones and twos in style. The Hoerboard Scomber Mix DJ Stand is designed to fit classic turntables and modern cd/dvd players with a mixer in between. The dj equipment isn’t designed to rest on top of the stand, but to be inset in its top– so the system’s outputs, cabling and other messes are hidden below its surface....

Even though succulent plants have a reputation for being tough plants, keeping succulents alive can be tricky. But, before you give up your gardening dreams, we’re here to help you with advice on how often to water succulents. Succulent plants can withstand the dry heat of desert days, and the chilly nights that follow. Although they can hold their own against fluctuating temperatures, add excess water, and you can really do some damage....