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Everyone needs a good pair of headphones. With the rise of smartphones, everyone has a music player in their pocket. On your commute, on your run, even at your desk—headphones are key these days. There are plenty of headphones out there, with different styles and sizes made for different kinds of usage and people. And headphones are a lot better than mass-marketed headphones used to be. Not only do headphones sound better these days, but they look better too....

Surf gringos have been road-tripping around Baja Sur for years. But remote beaches aren’t the only reason to rent a Jeep in Cabo San Lucas and set off north. Inland from great surf spots like Punta Gorda, dozens of farms are fueling one of Mexico’s most exciting food scenes, with many boutique hotels now hosting farm-to-table restaurants. 6 Healthier Cinco De Mayo Recipes Read article In fact, after flying into Cabo San Lucas International Airport, you can get some of Mexico’s best tacos just 15 minutes away, at local favorite Las Guacamayas, in San José del Cabo....

By Jeff Moag “Picture a world without laws, manners, social mores or assistance for hundreds of miles,” Hansen wrote. “Rape does not exist, because there is no reason to report it. Killings are a daily occurrence because bodies are easy to dispose and disappearances are common for innocent reasons, so they are written up as simply that: disappearances.” Kelty knew about these attacks. Hunter-Smart told her about them in that pizza restaurant in southwest London....

Ready for a guilt-free stroll? Our favorite sustainable shoe company Cariuma has just dropped its brand-new IBI bamboo sneaker. They’re comfortable, durable, and good-looking. Best of all, they’re 100 percent carbon neutral. And they’re available today at Cariuma. The IBI might be the most comfortable, lightest sneakers we’ve ever worn. And they’re responsibly produced. Who could ask for more? Why Bamboo? Bamboo has always been a dream material that showed a lot of promise in the apparel industry....

When you’re trying to jump-start your weight loss, it’s tempting to go on an ultra-low-calorie “crash diet”. These types of diets, which usually entail eating an incredibly restrictive 800 calories a day, have been shown to help people drop weight, lower blood pressure, and reverse diabetes—but should only be attempted under medical supervision. One reason for that? Restrictive meal plans may cause damage to the heart, according to new research from the University of Oxford in the U....

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is ready for his final lap. Following a lengthy and successful career as one of NASCAR’s most popular drivers, Earnhardt announced back in April that he was planning to retire following the 2017 season. Now, with Earnhardt’s final race on the horizon, his first Cup sponsor, Budweiser, has put together a video tribute looking back on his career. “Budweiser will always have a special place in my heart,” Earnhardt said....

There’s no uniform more uniquely American than jeans and a T-shirt. But after the recent closing of the country’s last selvedge-denim mill, you may have to give up on “Made in the USA.” ON JANUARY 19, 2018, Todd Smith walked the maple floors of the White Oak denim mill in Greensboro, North Carolina, for the last time. He’d worked in the factory since September 1980, when he was 19 years old and scored a job on the factory floor....

Following the award-winning success of their documentary Free Solo, directors Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi have signed a first-look deal with National Geographic to create new projects. The Radical Calm of Alex Honnold Read article The new deal is with the duo’s production company, Little Monster Films, and will include unscripted series and specials, along with feature documentaries for National Geographic, according to Deadline. The’ve brought in film executive Anna Barnes to spearhead projects, naming her vice president of development and production....

Bear Grylls is no stranger to adventure. During his career, the adventurer and survivalist has traveled to some of the toughest, most remote places around the world. That’s why Grylls was the perfect person to host the new National Geographic series Hostile Planet. Bear Grylls on His Favorite Book, Living Off-the-Grid, and the Jacket He Won’t Leave Home Without Read article Coming from producers of Blue Planet and Planet Earth II, Hostile Planet is centered on the animals and wildlife making home in some of the most extreme environments around the world....

When I first show up to Flex on the Beach, a daylong, four-event, team-based CrossFit competition in Long Beach, NY, the first thing I see is another team warm-up their snatch lifts with the same weight I normally use for my one-rep max. This four-event slugfest has attracted 175 teams, each with two men and two women. Sixty-four teams comprise the most challenging division, including mine (“Marriage Material”) and the team paired with us for the day, “Tropic Thunder Thighs,” which consists of four impossibly jacked humans who are still loading plates on their barbells by the end of the warmup....

Does anything sound better than a craft beer after a sunny day on the river? That’s just one guilty pleasure coming along for the ride on many of today’s rafting trip offerings. Here are some unconventional options that might just whet your appetite for an adventure of a whole other kind. Boats & Brews A mellow evening at OARS’ rafting and craft beer trip. Photo: Courtesy of OARS This big water and brews combo adventure has been a hit for OARS, which runs one- to five-day craft beer trips on some epic stretches: the Tuolumne River near Yosemite, Gorges of the Lower Salmon in Idaho, and Oregon’s famed Rogue River....

We think Meg Haywood-Sullivan looks pretty good in front of the camera, but what she creates behind it looks even better. The sought-after commercial outdoor lifestyle and action-sports photographer has an impressive resume of clients, including Clif Bar, The New York Times, Toyota, Urban Outfitters, Salt Optics and Patagonia. She’s battled frost-covered lenses shooting winter bouldering in Mammoth Lakes, California and backcountry snowboarding in Montana and has captured the action shooting an Ironman triathlete in the Bay Area....

There’s a reason over 500 million people keep Instagramming: It’s a satisfying, not-so-subtle way to brag to the world that your life is worthy of sharing. But that boastful outreach can easily cross the line — making you look like, well, an asshole. #Stop #Hashtagging #Everything #All #the #Time #HashtagWe get it, you want those followers and Likes just like you wanted to add every single person in the entire digital universe as a friend when you first got Facebook....

Anglers searching for tuna off Southern California on Saturday came across half of a dolphin carcass, and when they pulled up for a closer look, a large mako shark attacked their boat. Mako shark bites fishing boat off Dana Point. “High Priority’s going down!” one of the anglers says, jokingly, in one of two videos showing the bizarre encounter. (Warning: The videos contain profanity.) The anglers were fishing 6 miles off Dana Point, in Orange County....

High-horsepower, super luxury SUVs are a segment that’s rapidly growing. From the Bentley Bentayga to the Lamborghini Urus to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S to Ferrari’s forthcoming Purosangue, expected in 2022, the market continues to flood with exotic options, routed in performance. Aston Martin’s equally keen to join the charge and just unveiled a second teaser video for its own offering, the DBX SUV. What It’s Like to Drive the Reimagined H1 Hummer From Mil-Spec Automotive...

Last week, professional skimboarder, Austin Keen rode the Kelly Slater Wave Pool at the WSL Surf Ranch, making him the first person to ever skimboard the wave pool. (And even though he did it perfectly on his first try, it was certainly not easy.) We had the chance to chat with Keen where he discussed how he got into the Surf Ranch in the first place, how management dealt with his desire to skim, what skimboarding the wave was like, the community’s response, and plenty more …...

Face it: The holidays are murder on our bodies. From overeating and overdrinking to downright unreasonable amounts of sitting around, holiday gatherings have a way of bogging us down to the point of being sedentary—especially the day after. We know what we need to do: Work up a sweat, burn some calories, flush the toxins out of our system. But that requires actually getting up and moving—and it’s so darned comfy here on the couch....

There’s never been a better time to try a new Irish whiskey. A growing number of distilleries, tastes, and price points are entering the market in droves each year, pushing the limits on the style in the process. Below we’ve assembled a list of our favorite new bottles on the scene—sippers, cocktail essentials, and some that are both. The biggest surprise? All of the selections are under $50, and well-priced at that....

For most of us, salt falls into the same category as sugar—it tastes great but we should be eating less of it. Skipping the shaker can keep your heart healthy and, vainly, it’ll minimize bloating and optimize the work you’ve put in at the gym. But chances are, if you’re reading this (and therefore perusing websites and magazines on eating healthy and getting fit), you probably don’t need to forgo the mineral....

The Mediterranean diet has been touted as one of the healthiest meal plans to follow. The gist? Prioritize olive oil, fruits and veggies, nuts and legumes, whole grains, and a moderate amount of fresh fish and red wine. Unfortunately, that can be a tough ask for people who love red meat—like Americans and Australians. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that adding lean pork to the Mediterranean diet (the Med-Pork diet), can produce many of the same cognitive health benefits and might be easier for carnivores to follow....