“I love flying so much. I even like airplane food. No one bothers you and your phone never goes off and you can’t have emails go through. It’s undisturbed.” Margot Robbie
Floating
People who live by the sea live longer. The result of the British study by Dr. Lewis Elliott legitimizes anyone who turns their back on the city. Not only do the sound of the waves and the sea air have a calming effect and lower blood pressure and heart rate, being by the water is also associated with an improved absorption of vitamin D. In addition, according to Elliott, people near water move significantly more than in other places. This may have something to do with the possibilities – and with the fact that surfing, kayaking, diving or snorkeling are simply a lot of fun.
In the middle of fucking nowhere
It’s expensive, you can hardly get there and there’s nothing around. So much for why you shouldn’t stay at the Hotel Amangiri in Utah. However, the reasons against it also speak in favor of it. No selfie-stick-wielding Instagrammers, no children screaming, no popping emails – nothing. Just nature – and you’re right in the middle of it. Don’t worry, what sounds like survival training is actually more convenient than you think. It’s not for nothing that the Amangiri Resort has five stars. The minimalist architecture with straight lines and natural materials stands in stark contrast to the dusty crater landscape, the view of which can be enjoyed from the pool and rooms. Four hours separate this accommodation from the glittering world of Las Vegas, which has nothing whatsoever to do with the 243 hectares of no man’s land that lie at your feet like a loyal four-legged friend. This is where people gather who have had enough of the outside world – or who want to focus on the essentials in a crowded world. 1 Kayenta Road, Canyon Point Utah, USA, one night in a double room for two people from approx. 1’800.- (www.aman.com)
Danger ahead
The world is dangerous. If you still dare to go outside, it’s a good idea to know how to fight sharks or free yourself from quicksand. “The Worst-Case Scenario” packs the best survival tips between two book covers and adds various first-world problems to well-known wilderness hurdles. How do you elegantly fish your smartphone out of the toilet? How do you escape a stubborn drone? Sit down and read – preferably before your next adventure. Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht, “The Worst-Case Scenario. Survival Handbook”, Chronicle Books, from May, approx. 25.-
BFF
The search for the black wheeled suitcase on the baggage carousel is more hackneyed than Trump’s declarations of friendship with North Korea. Time for a piece of luggage that stands out among all the boring ones. For its new treasures, SteamLine (known for its nostalgic luggage) is working with the label Alice + Olivia . The result: a suitcase that attracts attention. In addition to the cool print, we particularly like the leather straps and golden fittings, which simply exude so much more class than a run-of-the-mill zipper. The Alice + Olivia X SteamLine, “Carryon”, approx. 900.-
