Two powerhouses of their respective fields have come together to design a new aircraft cabin with proper hypercar credentials.

The collaborative effort sees Airbus Corporate Jets and Italian hypercar maker Pagani teaming up for a new interior fit out called Infinito and built specifically for the the ACJ319 private jet. One of the most striking features of the Infinito cabin is the sky ceiling, an imaging system which captures live footage of the sky above before relaying back into the cabin’s roof.

This gives the effect of an airless flight space which is akin to that of open-top flying. It could potentially scare the crap out of passengers but that’s an issue for another day. For now, Horacio Pagani, founder & Chief Designer of Pagani Automobili SpA thinks that both art and science can absolutely go hand-in-hand.

“This is the Pagani philosophy,” he says.

“The combination of state-of-the-art composite materials never used before in an aircraft, such as CarboTitanium, with the typical design language of Pagani Automobili, has always represented our signature. Applying our Reinassance touch into the wider spaces of Airbus corporate jet cabins is the beginning of an exciting new venture for us.”

Airbus Corporate Jets Managing Director Benoit Defforge also praised the partnership for bringing with it a dash of class.

“In bringing together the best of the supercar and business jet worlds, we enable an elegant and seamless link for customers of both, while bringing a fresh approach to cabin design and satisfying very demanding standards,” said the Airbus Corporate Jets Managing Director Benoit Defforge.

The design process of the cabin was a pretty straight-forward affair with Pagani’s design team penning the initial details including its look and feel. Airbus’ designers would then chime in to ensure the plans complied with modern aircraft design standards. Other notable features of Infinto includes shell-shaped valances and walls between cabin zones which can switch from opaque to transparent at the touch of a button.

The decor is naturally Pagani in aesthetic with natural soft-leather carpets and a wooden floor contrasting with man-made carbon fibre in furniture and wall-frames. There’s even sculpted metal features which mirror those found in Pagani’s current crop of hypercars.

Watch the video below to find out how it was done.

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We’ve covered the world’s strongest coffee and the world’s hottest chili – now meet the world’s strongest beer. Coming at you from Scotland’s Brewmeister, Snake Venom boasts a warning label and a whopping 67.5% ABV.

Adventurous palates and iron stomachs only need apply. Though Snake Venom beer contains no actual snake venom, it might as well be packed with the stuff considering its potential for damage. Patrons are cautioned not to guzzle more than 35ml in a single sitting.

Brewmeister had previously staked a claim on the world’s strongest beer with an earlier release, the aptly named Armageddon, which clocked in at 65% ABV. For comparison’s sake, most beers are less than 10% ABV and the average whiskey falls between 40% and 50% ABV.

Armageddon is a beverage few would dare f*ck with, yet Brewmeister’s customers complained that it wasn’t strong enough, and that too much had been done to mask its natural taste and oily texture. The Scottish brewery responded with the bolder, stronger, more-potentially-deadly Snake Venom.

Snake Venom is a hoppy, malty, carbonated beast of a brewskie that tastes like a beer but should be sipped like a spirit. Its ultra high ABV is the result of a production process that includes using everything from smoked peat malt to two types of yeast, and freezing the brew multiple times during fermentation.

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Sweden has made its entire country available on the holiday rentals site.

The move is a creative ploy to promote “Allemansrätt,” the nation’s constitutionally protected “freedom to roam” any land in the Swedish countryside (with the exception of private gardens, land near a dwelling house, or land under cultivation). Visitors are welcome to walk, cycle, ride, ski, and camp for free anywhere they want, any time they want, as long it’s on public land.

“Allemansrätten – or the freedom to roam – is a principle protected by Swedish law that gives all people the right to be free in Swedish nature,” reads the listing. “In other words, Swedish nature isn’t just a piece of land with trees and lakes and cliffs – it’s a home with all the necessities and amenities that any great home should have. It’s a place where you can eat berries from the ground, sleep under the stars, swim in the lakes and roam freely. To make this home available for everyone, Sweden has listed the entire country on Airbnb.”

The page currently contains nine individual listings like “Cozy Glade in Beech Forest”, “Classic Lookout Point by Spectacular Mountains”, and “Rocky Beach in Modern Scandinavian Style.” Each one features a tongue-in-cheek profile in classic Airbnb style, a selection of photos with clever captions, and even reviews from happy travellers.

“Every lake is your infinity pool, every mountaintop your granite terrace, every meadow becomes a garden and every forest a pantry filled with mushrooms and berries,” boasts a grandiose statement from Airbnb. “Feel free to take a morning jog or bike ride across open fields or trek through challenging mountain terrain. Should you want an upgrade, you do not need to ask anyone, just find the best location that suits you and your mood.”

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Whether you’re in it for Van Gogh’s biggest art porn collection or the famous ‘coffee shops’ littered throughout the city, Amsterdam will fuel your senses with its local charm set against the stunning backdrop of classic European architecture.

Whilst your eyes and bellies might be content (they have herring carts which serve up raw fish on bread as a Dutch specialty), you’ll still be left with a glaring omission – where to pass out for a decent spot of the zees. Thanks to the Netherlands’ proximity to neighbouring countries such as the U.K, Germany and France, the interior design of local homes are never short of distinctive flavours and inspiration which will have a many visitors frothing with decor envy.

Enter your Airbnb of Amsterdam’s finest variety. From beautifully appointed attic living quarters to clean spaces filled with traditional artistic tones to small rooms which overlook an entire city, these are the best Amsterdam Airbnbs that will keep that smile on your face long after you’ve thrashed the local hipsters in a heated bicycle race.

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Steamy banyas, rainbow onion domes, vast frozen landscapes, quaint gingerbread cottages, epic cross-continental train journeys, prodigious artistic riches, and vodka-fuelled exploits – Russia is a place of ample old-world charms for curious travellers to uncover.

But with those old-world charms comes an array of old-world customs, waiting to trip up a less-than-savvy tourist. Russian culture boasts a unique collection of traditions, superstitions, and social taboos that can be confusing for visitors to navigate.

Those willing to solve Russia’s riddles will discover a multi-faceted country and opportunities for adventure so endless they’ll make your head spin. Here’s the Russia etiquette you should know before you go.

Don’t Smile At Strangers

You think it’s friendly, they think it’s freaky. Russians are notoriously stoic people, and that stoicism extends to strangers on the streets. Passersby do not smile at each other or make small-talk without good reason. Doing so might make you seem foolish, drunk, suspicious, or flirty – at the very least, it will stamp “TOURIST” across your dumb grinning face in invisible ink. If you do flash your pearlies, don’t be offended if it isn’t returned. It’s not rudeness, it’s just the Russian way.

Bring Gifts For Hosts

Manners matter. It’s a sign of good taste and breeding to bring a gift for the host if you’re invited to someone’s home, though it doesn’t have to be extravagant for the gesture to count. The standard options – chocolate, wine, vodka, flowers, a small souvenir from your country – will suffice. Overachievers can also bring a treat for the host’s children if they want to go the extra mile. The more valuable the connection, the higher the value of the gift should be.

Dress To Impress

You need only spend a single day in Russia to notice that the natives like to dress up. Russian women don’t think twice about tip-toeing around the supermarket in stilettos, and Russian men happily sport casual business attire even when out of the office. You’ll notice looks of disapproval if you’re not suitably clothed, and many restaurants and nightclubs practice “face control” – which means they won’t let you in if they don’t like your look. Don’t venture out in sweatpants unless you’re headed for the gym.

Remove Your Shoes

Get to know and love the tapochki. Tapochki are Russian house slippers that should be worn whenever inside someone’s home. Outdoor shoes, bare feet, and sometimes socks are considered uncouth. You may bring your own tapochki if you wish. Otherwise, you will likely be presented with a pair by your host at the door.

Be A Conscientious Tourist

No one wants to be that tourist. The touristy tourist. The one wearing a Hawaiian shirt with a camera around his neck, consulting a map and talking too loudly. In Russian, being a bad tourist means something a little different. Think twice before photographing official-looking buildings and military structures. Travellers have been arrested for such seemingly-innocent behaviour. Carry photocopies of your official travel documents and present them whenever asked to by authorities.

Don’t Trash Talk The Country

Russia takes itself seriously. Some would say too seriously. That hilarious cartoon you saw mocking Putin? This is not the time to mention it. Do not criticise or make fun of Russia while visiting. You risk causing deep offense (and earning a punch in the face, as a Polish journalist learned the hard way). Stick to positive subjects even if you’re with Russians who are complaining. They live there and they’ve earned the right to whine. You do not and have not.

Learn How To Shake Hands

Russians observe a few points of hand shaking etiquette. First, when visiting someone’s home, wait until you’re inside the door to greet them. Russians believe that shaking hands or communicating across the threshold is bad luck. It’s also considered rude to shake hands while wearing gloves, so remove them before extending your hand.

It’s customary for Russian men to greet by shaking hands. The rules get more complex when it comes to shaking hands across genders. A man generally won’t shake hands with a woman unless she offers her hand first. Shake hands both upon arrival and when departing.

Don’t Whistle While Indoors

Your whistled rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody” might kill during your morning showers at home, but a Russian audience won’t be so thrilled. An old Russian superstition holds that whistling indoors results in bad luck and financial ruin. Save your warbling for another time lest you want everyone in the vicinity shooting you dirty looks.

Consult The Chivalry Playbook

Old notions of chivalry may be dead back home, but they’re alive and well in Russia. Gender relations take a decidedly vintage approach. As a man, you will be expected to surrender your seat on public transportation to women, elderly people, and parents with children. Do not allow women to carry heavy items without offering to help. Hold the door. Offer your coat. Always pick up the tab. Don’t go on a date without bringing flowers (odd numbers only – even numbers are reserved for funerals). Whip out every white knight trick in your arsenal and maybe, just maybe, you’ll make it to a second date.

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The iconic Flinders Lane has officially welcomed a brand new menswear store to its stylish precinct with MASONS opening its first multi-brand flagship store in Australia.

The new destination will boast an array of apparel from urban contemporary to modern luxury to classic luxury whilst also stocking leather goods, accessories and fragrance. Men will be able to peruse exclusive brands including Alyx, Ambush, Slowear, OAMC, Resolute Denim, Tramarossa, Stemar, Zilli, Marni, Junya Watanabe, Corneliani and Isaia.

Accessories will also be an exclusive affair with offerings from Lock & Co and Cedes Milano. In total, that’s twenty-five labels under the MASONS banner which is pretty impressive for a new store.

RELATED: 12 Best Menswear Stores In Melbourne

MASONS will include a bespoke service for fitting and tailoring, whilst those who are just up for a good chin-wag can kick back at the whisky and coffee bar.

General Manager of MASONS, Marco Siracusa explained that, “We wanted to do things differently with MASONS. We have unique brands and are honoured to be the sole stockist in Australia of many of these labels. We believe our customer will appreciate the depth of our range and the quality of our offering. The reputation of Melbourne as a luxury shopping destination is growing year-on-year and MASONS will take menswear in Australia to the next level.”

Those keen to check out the new store can head over to 167 Flinders Lane in the Melbourne CBD.

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The Scandinavians are no strangers to contemporary design and for this occasion they’ve taken the lazy term ‘apartment’ and turned it into a thriving family space which will make any minimalist freak blush.

RELATED: 10 Cool Stockholm Apartments That Will Blow Your Mind

Meticulously designed by VRÅ Homestyling, the spacious dig features standout appointments from the mandatory white colour palette to the washed-out wooden floorboards. In between that it’s all about the furniture and artistic additions alongside carefully positioned greenery. Cushions and throw-overs are also tended to with monochromatic hues keeping in line with the home’s simple themes.

Given that this is a family home, the children’s bedrooms also receive the same level of attention in Swedish flair. How long that cleanliness will last is another issue altogether. Check out the gallery before you embark on a young family.

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“Budget travel.” The words strike a certain amount of fear into a wanderer’s heart. They cull up images of the indignities of economy class, bone-rattling bus rides, and bed bug-infested hostels. These aren’t the trips you carefully filter and share with envious Instagram followers.

But low-cost doesn’t have to mean bad. Plenty of nomads see the world without breaking the bank, whether by backpacking or travel hacking or simply choosing inexpensive destinations. This year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report recently named the cheapest countries to visit in 2017.

The report, which is published every two years, measures the relative health of 136 leading countries’ tourism sectors using a variety of sub-indexes, including safety and security, natural resources, cultural resources, health and hygiene, soundness of infrastructure, and price competitiveness.

“The World Economic Forum has, for the past 11 years, engaged key industry and thought leaders through its Aviation & Travel Industry Partner Community to carry out an in-depth analysis of the Travel and Tourism (T&T) competitiveness of economies around the world,” reads the report. “The resulting Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report provides a platform for multistakeholder dialogue with the objective of achieving a strong and sustainable T&T industry capable of contributing effectively to international economic development.”

The highest ranking countries in the price competitiveness category are the best destinations for tourists who want to travel on a budget without the trials and tribulations of “budget travel.” You’ll find the top 20 cheapest places to visit now in the gallery above, and can read the full report here.

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A well-travelled man always has a great story to tell. Of course there is no story without first surviving the toils of travel, especially when venturing into unfamiliar territory. We’re not talking about a trip to Miami here. It’s all about being a modern nomad and finding new ways to conquer the quest with the best equipment possible.

So whether it’s saving your ass from dehydration or bringing you the miracle of fire, these are the best travel gadgets every modern adventurer needs in their arsenal.

Biolite Campstove 2

We featured the first version of the award-winning Biolite CampStove a while back ago and now comes their second iteration which boasts even more life-saving features. The Biolite Campstove 2 works via a thermoelectric process which creates electricity from burning wood. On top of being able to charge a multitude of devices via the USB port, the portable stove can also double as a smokeless camp fire for cooking meals and boiling water to consume. The charge created from the burning wood is stored in a 2600mAh battery which now has 50% more capacity than the previous model. The Biolite is a small price to pay for something that could potentially save your life when things go awry outdoors.

BUY $270

Bluesmart Smart Luggage

A bag with a brain. There’s no other way of describing the Bluesmart carry-on luggage which  knows more about you than your own mother. Ok, maybe that’s an overstatement. The Bluesmart does however revolutionise the way globetrotters carry out their business with a phone app that allows you to lock or unlock the case remotely, weigh itself by lifting the bag handle, track its own location and notify you if you’ve left it behind.

The digital locking mechanism is TSA approved meaning airport security can readily access your luggage without damaging it. If all that doesn’t pique your nomadic needs, it also has a built in battery that can charge your phone, tablet or notebook six times over should you be stranded in the middle of nowhere. The designers of the Bluesmart haven’t neglected durability and aesthetics with the bag featuring a three-layer polycarbonate shell which is both strong and light. It adds waterproof zippers and an anodised aluminium handle to give it a robust structure whilst looking the goods with its slick blue and black accents.

BUY $500+

Camelbak All Clear UV Purifier

Here’s something that every traveller needs in their life. Reliable purification doesn’t come easy especially when travelling abroad but the CamelBak All Clear has made it possible with the help of proven UV technology which neutralises microbiological contaminants to EPA standards. It features a built-in LCD to confirm water results, ensuring that purification has never been easier. Simply run water from any tap or natural water source into the bottle and the purification unit and users will have potable drinking water in just 60 seconds. Every charge affords 80 cycles of purification to ensure you’ll last an entire trip should it go awry.

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StakeLight

Buffy ain’t got nothing on these camping tools which are designed to stake your territory whilst providing the miracle of light wherever you are in this darkness. Each StakeLight affords up to 10 hours of LED illumination or 24 hours in strobe mode, is powered by a single AAA battery and housed in a water-resistant casing. It could be the fine line between being spotted from above or being eaten by a bear – Leo DiCaprio style.

BUY $20

Esbit Titanium Camp Cutlery

Proving that cutlery can live longer than you is this three piece set from Esbit. The spoon, fork and knife are all made from 100% titanium meaning there’s no weird metallic taste whilst being light and strong without the rusty bits. They’re also designed to accompany you with your travels with a silicone sleeve keeping the utensils together during transit. It can save your life if you ever find your arm caught between a boulder and a cliff face in the middle of nowhere. The hard part is the cutting part.

BUY $30

Torch Coat Heater

Being caught out in the cold with an ill-prepared jacket is the bane of any avid traveller. The Torch Coat Heater can change this with a heating device designed to line any jacket to provide instantaneous warmth. The battery-operated heat unit sits between your body and the jacket’s inner lining to ensure both comfort and heating needs of its wearer are met. The battery lasts for five hours on a single charge and remains slim in profile to ensure its usability with heavier jackets and coats.

BUY $90

Coleman Multi-Tool Lighter

Light your way with fire. Or cut and pry, if that’s called upon. Coleman’s robust outdoors lighter can provide the essentials of fire whilst also boasting a knife, saw, file and a bottle opener. The stainless steel build and rubber grip will also ensure it succeeds various trips in one piece.

BUY $20

Bushcraft First Aid

Not so much a gadget but still a handy little life-saving device shall you be stranded somewhere far from civilisation. Like Bear Grylls in your back pocket, Bushcraft First Aid provides solutions to countless outdoor-prone injuries from cuts to broken bones and creating the all-important sling.

BUY $12

Heimplanet Mavericks Tent

This one’s easily the biggest gadget on the list and it could well be the most serious too. The hazard weather tent is designed to take on the worst of Mother Nature in order to provide occupants with a safe enclosed space to seek shelter. The inflatable frame forms a diamond structured dome which is designed to take on winds of up to 160km/h. Inflation and pitching meanwhile is quickly handled by a single person whilst deflating only takes minutes so the tent can be moved around at ease. Fyre Festival 2018, anyone?

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