Maybe you’re bored of poolside martinis. Maybe you’re looking to spend more time with Mother Nature. Maybe you’d like to see what all those deadlifts have actually done for you. Whatever your reason, you’re itching for a more extreme adventure than you’ll find at any Hilton.

These physically challenging trips will put you through your paces (and leave no doubt about whether you’ve been neglecting leg day). The strength of your body, mind, and soul will be tested. Courage and endurance will be assessed. Persistence will be rewarded. Do you have what it takes to survive the world’s most demanding destinations?

Scale Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and one of the highest on the planet. Though climbing it requires minimal experience with alpine treking, it does require basic proficiency with your two trusty sidekicks: crampons and an ice axe. A solid foundation of fitness (not to mention the good graces of the weather gods) are also must-haves. If you survive the ascent, you’ll be treated to scenery that ranges from snowy peaks, to glacial waterfalls, to wildflower-carpeted pastures. #WorthIt

Explore The Lost World & Angel Falls

You may recognise this destination from Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic adventure novel, The Lost World. Once impenetrable to all but Venezuela’s indigenous peoples, Mount Roraima and Angel Falls now draw thousands of visitors each year. Conquering the surrounding jungle and grassland is the first step. With that challenge overcome, you can then trek to Mount Roraima’s table-top summit and Auyán-tepui’s Angel Falls, the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall at 979 m (3,212 ft) with a plunge of 807 m (2,648 ft).

Trek The Great Himalaya Trail

Think extreme travels and Everest is the first destination to come to mind. It’s not, however, the only way to experience the Himalayas and put your quads to the test. The Great Himalaya Trail is an extensive network of hiking paths traversing parts of Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet. The milder ‘Low Route’ stretches over 1,500 km and takes around 100 days to complete. The grueling ‘High Route’ passes through 1,700 km of remote villages and high-altitude scenery and takes around 150 days to finish. Proper trekking gear and mountaineering equipment are essential if you’re tackling the latter.

Try Mountaineering In Alaska

Alaska is not only the largest state in the US, but also the country’s 3rd least populous state and the least densely populated. All that uninhabited immensity is begging to be explored by those ballsy enough to do it. Head to Southcentral Alaska, where a chain of rugged mountain ranges and spectacular glaciers converge to make a mountaineer’s dreamscape. Ice climbing by day, snow camping by night – there’s no more appropriate way to experience America’s rugged ‘Last Frontier.’

Go Rafting On The Zambezi

Picture a lazy river, meandering through a tranquil landscape as you glide along on a cheerfully coloured floatie. Now picture the exact opposite of that. The Zambezi River is home to some of the most notorious Class V whitewater in the world, courtesy of the mammoth Victoria Falls – there ain’t nothing lazy or tranquil about it. Best do a few practice laps in the gym pool before tackling some of the wildest waters in the world on a puny raft.

Run The Marathon des Sables

They don’t call this the toughest footrace on Earth for nothing. The Marathon des Sables is brutal, beautiful, legendary. Participants complete 6 stages over 7 days, running a total of more than 250 km (156 mi). They must carry all their own food and equipment on their backs. Water is strictly rationed. Oh, and there’s this: it takes place in the vast, parched, sorching Sahara Desert. This is athleticism and endurance pushed to the limit (and then some), but it’s not without a sense of humour: AC/DC’s ‘Highway to Hell’ screams over loudspeakers at the startline every year.

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Lamborghini is off to a shaky start with today’s announcement that it wants to build future cars specifically for women and families. The only issue is that the raging bull’s new boss, Stefano Domenicali, used some eyebrow-raising analogies to get this message across.

Domenicali told Bloomberg‘s Hannah Elliott, “Lamborghini wants to show you a softer side of Italian supercars. A bull is always aggressive, but I would like to give us a new philosophy toward the future: A bull can be gentle.”

The issue here isn’t so much the Lamborghini boss’ intentions to expand the brand’s demographics but more so the assumption that to appeal to the female market, an iconic supercar maker which built its reputation on fast cars needs to soften up.

This will no doubt have people asking the obvious: Women can’t drive uncompromising race cars for the road now?

Speaking further about the upcoming 2018 Urus SUV, Domenicali gave a spin on what a future Lamborghini would be to a new buyer.

“A bull can recognise people with a glimpse of the eye and be smart,” he said.

“He is not always aggressive in a negative way. He’s aggressive because he is very strong animal, but the Lamborghini of the future is an animal that can recognise the beauty of people, can recognise the fact that we are going to a family-oriented business with an SUV.”

In laymen terms we get what Domenicali is trying to say. The Lamborghini SUV will appeal to well-heeled families with diverse backgrounds. Adding the softly approach to their car making portfolio probably wasn’t a necessary in trying to attract the modern woman who is likely a seasoned professional with a solid income. Still, there’s no denying that the Italian car maker has its eyes on the right target.

Porsche managed to achieve this with their SUV range without the need to proclaim their allegiance to any specific gender. If the raging bull can stay within this modest approach to car marketing it should see sales in the segment they’re after – that is “a young (30-45) target audience whose members view themselves as the protagonists of their own lives.”

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September 7 will be a date to remember for hardcore Apple fanatics anticipating the next iPhone 7 along with a host of new features.

The Cupertino tech giant earlier today announced that there will be a special keynote event on the date with the new smartphone expected to make its official debut to the world for the first time. In the lead up to this date, rumours have swelled regarding what the iPhone 7 will bring to the table.

Just days ago Bloomberg, which doesn’t refer to the phone as iPhone 7 but rather ‘iPhone 2017’, reported that the new model will ditch the iconic “Home” button in favour of a single piece of curved OLED screen. In other words, the first iPhone to ever feature a single pane of glass as its front fascia. The grey antenna lines running across the back of the phone are also expected to disappear with the latest iteration of the popular device.

Of course the rumours are only just that for now with Apple remaining tight-lipped about the upcoming launch details. The date has also been earmarked for the unveil of a new Apple Watch 2 and MacBook Pros.

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Every working man understands the perils of how to look fresh after a long day’s work. It’s near impossible, but if a guy like Pete Doherty can score a girl like Kate Moss and live to tell the story, then you sure as hell have a fighting chance of looking presentable for your after-hours social affairs.

These are the small measures men need to help battle the unwanted signs of tiredness even when your middle name is Death.

A Quick Face Wash

Let’s start with the easy one. Spending eight-plus hours in the trenches can wreak havoc with a man’s skin. Recycled air from air-conditioning dries it out whilst staring at a screen for that long with repeated muscle movements around the eye can cause fatigue, dark circles and puffiness. By the day’s end you could look like a further-shrivelled Iggy Pop. To fix this, wash your face with warm water before you head out. The warmth will open up the pores and replenish the skin with moisture, making crows feet or minor wrinkles disappear.

Limit Coffee & Cigarettes

Prevention is the best solution and that’s true in the case of cigarettes and coffee. Coffee is a sworn ally of the armies of workers out there and we’re not denying that right. However it does dehydrate skin and often leaves with a ‘crash’ at the end of the caffeine high. Limit your coffee intake as the day rolls on. The same also goes for smoking which can cause the skin to look dry and dull.

Re-style Your Hair

Oily and frizzy hair is no way to impress a date after a hard slug at the office. A quick re-style is mandatory after work and that can easily be achieved by taking a hot wet towel to the hair before applying sea salt spray to add back a natural tousle and volume to an otherwise deflated hairstyle. Sea salt spray gives a nice matte finish once dried, negating the need to actually dunk your head in the sea.

Shave It Short

As suave as a beard can be, it can also prolong the odour associated with sweat. The hair follicles which produce their own natural oils throughout the day can mix in with the sweat on the skin, allowing it to linger on for longer than required. Definitely not pash material. There’s an easy way out: shave it short (or clean), use a decent face wash at work or wash your face with warm water.

Rock A Signature Cologne

If you’re heading out to impress after work then it’s imperative that you have a signature scent to mask that meandering smell of two-year-old toner and water chiller banter. Pick a great fragrance, apply it modestly on to your wrists and neck and let the alluring scent do the schmoozing.

Chew Gum

Two simple reasons: Obama does it. And you don’t want be that weird guy who brushes their teeth in the public restrooms after lunch. Let the easily accessible sugar-free gum do the grunt work in leaving the breath fresh and the teeth food-free. And remember to spit it out before your meet up.

Use Eye Drops

Staring blankly at spreadsheets all day can cause any grown man to cry tears of despair. We can’t help you with the tears but there is a way to avoid the look of someone who’s been on a seven-day bender with 21-year-old models. They’re called eye drops and they’re one of the most effective ways to relieve and relax tired, bloodshot eyes. Keep a bottle at work in the fridge for that chilling sensation when your eyes need it most.

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Traditional gender roles have been shifting over the past few decades and that’s probably for the best. Not just because society’s expectations for a binary gender system are outdated, but because it might be bad for you.

At least, that’s according to a new study to be presented by University of Connecticut sociologists at the 111th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA) on Sunday. The research primarily states that having the man in a heterosexual, nuclear family be the sole breadwinner is detrimental to him, causing a decrease in psychological well-being and health.

Conversely, the study also suggests that if women are the sole breadwinners in this situation, the effect is the opposite, as their well beings improved.

While the paper hasn’t been published yet in a peer-reviewed journal, it does pose some interesting ideas based on survey data collected between 1997 to 2011 from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. Researchers, led by Christin Munsch, an assistant professor of sociology at UConn, recorded data on the same group of married men and women over this time period. In the years where men were the sole breadwinners of a family, their well-being scores decreased by five per cent and their health scores decreased by 3.5 per cent on average.

“Men who make a lot more money than their partners may approach breadwinning with a sense of obligation and worry about maintaining breadwinner status,” Munsch said in a press release. “Women, on the other hand, may approach breadwinning as an opportunity or choice. Breadwinning women may feel a sense of pride, without worrying what others will say if they can’t or don’t maintain it.”

Researchers also tried to take into account other factors such as age, education, and total income, but found that they had no impact on the findings.

In general, the paper has some holes. It doesn’t take into account the experiences of same-sex or nontraditional couplings, for starters. But it raises some points in regards to gender roles, and how detrimental they can be, not just for women, but for men as well.

Another study published this year by Harvard University also suggested there could be negative consequences associated with these kinds of roles, as there appears to be a correlation between a man’s employment status and the rates of divorce. Marriages were around one-third more likely to end with a split if the husband wasn’t employed.

“Men are expected to be breadwinners, yet providing for one’s family with little or no help has negative repercussions,” Munsch stated.

Although in the end, maybe we should just do what we want, but also contribute to our households equally, no matter the circumstances. Basically, don’t be a dick.

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Cleaning. It’s a bonafide first world problem that requires a certain level of motivation that many don’t naturally possess. Let’s be honest, when given the choice between doing the dishes and going for beers with boys, is it even a question? However, there comes a time in every man’s life when physically and metaphorically ‘decluttering’ your life is a necessity.

If you’re tired of living in squalor and frantically scrubbing the dishes before your mates or your mum drop by,  Read on to pick up some organisational advice on how to best declutter your pad.

#1 Find A Starting Point

As with any task we’d rather not be doing, the hardest thing about decluttering is knowing where to start. Take the guesswork out of it and start with a single shelf (bookshelf, display case etc.). Remove everything from the shelf and clear away any dust and grime before replacing the items thoughtfully. Remove items whose only purpose is to collect dust and position the remaining ones neatly. Decluttering isn’t all about throwing things away; a tidy and neatly arranged home can have the same effect.

#2 Timing Is Everything

Nobody is suggesting you set aside a whole day or, worse yet, an entire weekend to decluttering and organising your pad. Procrastination is prevalent when dedicating too much time to one task, so set a timer for 15-20 minute intervals and do as much as you can in that space of time. Do your best to accomplish more work during each interval, and try to set decluttering P.Bs each time.

#3 Streamline Cords & Wires

Wires and gadgets are as common in a bachelor pad as gold medals and girls in Usain Bolt’s house. Keep gadgets together and out of the way by storing them in one area of the room. There are plenty of simple housing units that hide cords safely and neatly.

#4 Keep Paper In Check

Perhaps the most common cause of clutter is paper. Bills, receipts, junk mail and other scraps of paper are all culprits that can pile up before you know it. Assemble a simple filing system (forget large, cumbersome filing cabinets your dad used to use) to keep important documents together and out of the way. An expanding pocket folder system is generally big enough for household paperwork. Always open mail straight away and file anything important immediately, discarding the rest.

#5 Out Of The Closet

Do you still have your under-14s football jersey decaying in the back of your wardrobe? Say ‘NO’ to sentimentality and empty your wardrobe and drawers of their contents. Place clothes in either a ‘Keep’, ‘Maybe’ and ‘Chuck’ piles. Abide by the three-month rule and cull the ‘maybe’ box every three months. Throw out anything stained or generally in disrepair and drop the rest in your local charity bin. If you haven’t worn it in a year, get rid of it. If you hesitate for more than 30 seconds, get rid of it.

#6 Become A Minimalist

Channel your inner Spartan and consider a minimalist interior design. Minimalism is growing in popularity and you’ll be surprised how addictive it is to rid yourself of useless or unnecessary possessions. Just be careful you don’t go overboard and end up sleeping on a yoga mat and eating of paper plates. Keep things simple, streamlined and symmetrical and stick to the basics.

#7 Follow Through

It isn’t good enough to fill a garbage bag with clothes for Vinnie’s and call it a day. Follow through and complete each task. For example, throw out rubbish immediately and deliver clothes to the charity bin on the same day. The longer you leave these things lying around, the more likely they are to become clutter again.

#8 Keep Flat Surfaces Clear & Clean

Flat surfaces like the dining table, kitchen bench and coffee table have a tendency to attract clutter. A simple way to slay this dilemma is to dedicate five minutes each night before bed clearing away and wiping down all the flat surfaces you can see.

#9 Secret Storage

Furniture that doubles as hidden storage is useful when entertaining because it allows you to quickly rid the surrounding space of any crap lying around. Multifunctional couches are popular, as are large storage ottomans, both offering a stack of built-in compartments. Consider using an antique trunk as your coffee table and keep magazines, pillows and gaming controls tucked inside when not in use.

#10 Magazines & Books

Unless you own a priceless Playboy collection, throw out magazines that are more than three months old. For books, donate anything you have already read and get rid of those useless coffee table books you think make you look ‘cultured’ or smart. Books attract dust and mites so only keep publications that are important to you, or those you know you will read again.

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It took years in the making but stylish American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean has finally released his latest studio album.Boasting idiosyncratic tunes that have received accolades from peers and respected music bodies alike, Ocean is one of this generation’s most influential players in the new wave scene.He’s also rather camera shy outside of his shows but when Ocean does turn up, he makes good of it by showing off his contemporary versatile looks. Today it’s all about how to get Frank Ocean’s style.

Breaking It Down

Ocean is an eclectic dresser much like his style of music. Fashion-wise, the 28-year-old manages to go from his roots in the street and hip-hop scene through to more contemporary and refined looks that feel right at home on the red carpet.Kicking things off nicely in the formal department is a crisp contrast tuxedo number kept simple. The class does most of the heavy lifting here with fitment just right and dress shoes polished enough to see one’s own reflection.Moving along to a more smart casual look is an all navy ensemble which again is simple yet stands out for all the right reasons. Refinement is the game here with a navy bomber worn over a darker navy knit and paired with fitted trousers. Dress shoes are probably the better option for this look but Ocean opts for a more street-oriented approach with minimalist sneakers shod in black.Finally we have the summer version Frank Ocean, perfect for those lazy days by the actual ocean. This one’s extremely simple to throw together and borrows from the bible of looking good whilst simultaneously looking like you don’t care. The shirt and short prints bear the heavy brunt with a pair of Nike Air Force Ones adding that street element to the mix.Jacket: Brent Wilson – $99Shirt: ASOS – $38Trousers: ASOS – $86Bow Tie: Tie Bar – $19Shoes: Aquila – $249Jacket: Topman – £65Knit: Uniqlo – $50Pants: ASOS – $38Shoes: Adidas – $120Shirt: ASOS – $82Shorts: ASOS – $21 Shoes: Nike – $60

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For some travellers, the perfect beach is a place to kick back with a beverage and get bronzed. For others, it’s a place to party until sunrise. For the athletic, the ideal beach is a haven for volleyball, frisbee, and surfing. For wannabe paparazzi, it’s a chance to spot celebs, and for nature lovers, it’s a cherished opportunity to escape the urban rat race.

In other words, there’s no single strip of sand that suits everyone. Fortunately for visitors to South America, there doesn’t need to be.

The continent borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Caribbean Sea to the north – which means more stunning waterfronts than you could catch a tan on in a lifetime.

As for which ones top the list, these eight are some of the best beaches in South America. Cue the daydreams of crashing waves and caipirinhas.

Baia do Sancho | Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Ask someone to name Brazil‘s finest oceanside stretch and they’d be forgiven for breaking into a sweat. The vibrant and sexy nation has beaches to match – vibrant and sexy, not to mention bountiful – so how could you choose? The travel experts at TripAdvisor accepted the challenge, crowning Baia do Sancho the best beach in South America and the second best beach in the world. You’d be hard pressed to do much better than that.

Montañita | Ecuador

Montañita has undergone a serious transformation over its lifetime. The small coastal town started out as fisherman’s village, then became a sanctuary for surfers and hippies. In more recent years, Montañita has developed a reputation as a party town and an affordable destination for backpackers. Today surfing remains one of the beach’s biggest draws, though modern Montañita also offers a buzzy nightlife scene and excellent seafood.

Anakena | Easter Island, Chile

Saying you’ve made it to Easter Island is reason enough to add this destination to your bucket list. The Pacific isle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its 887 monolithic figures, called moai, crafted by the early Rapa Nui people. They are easily Easter Island’s main attraction, but beautiful Anakena Beach isn’t a bad second. Added bonus: a few of the island’s moai are right there, standing watch as the world’s least effective lifeguards.

Máncora | Peru

Another sleepy fishing village turned beloved beach destination, Máncora is Peru’s top spot for seaside activities. The town is well known for its hot surfing scene, as well as a crop of resorts that cater to the Peruvian jet set. The result is a dynamic mix of chilled-out surf vibes and haute indulgences. Also a plus? Year-round sun, which means Máncora doesn’t have an empty off-season like many resort towns.

Cabo San Juan de Guía | Tayrona Natural National Park, Colombia

Tayrona Natural National Park is worth a visit for several reasons, not least of which is Cabo San Juan de Guía. To get there, you’ll need to take a significant trek (on foot or horseback) through the park’s stunningly diverse geography. Your reward for making the journey is a little slice of paradise, where you can camp or rent a hammock to stay the night. If you have cash to splash, upgrade your accommodations to the beehive huts of Ecohabs Tayrona.

Ipanema | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

We couldn’t name the best beaches in South America without mentioning Ipanema. Rio’s most celebrated beach – home to the “tall and tan and young and lovely” girl forever immortalised in song – is Brazil at its best. Here you’ll find surfing, soccer, volleyball, abundant beer vendors, and yes, plenty of the country’s famous thong bikinis. Sand, sun, sport, skin… what more could you ask from a Brazilian beach day?

Punta del Este | Uruguay

Flashy Punta del Este holds nothing back. Some call it the “St. Tropez of Latin America” – a place that won’t appeal to everyone, but is irresistable to a certain kind of beachgoer. The scene here is exclusive, seductive, and pricey to match. Visitors make a yearly pilgrimage for sunbathing, partying, chic hotels, yachts, casinos, and famous faces (like supermodel Natalia Vodianova). If splashing around in an elite playground isn’t your thing, try laidback Punta del Diablo instead.

Cayo de Agua | Los Roques National Park, Venezuela

Los Roques National Park is an archipelago made up of more than 300 tiny islands in the Caribbean. With such a prime location, it’s hard to go wrong with any beach in the area, but Cayo de Agua is particularly special. The strip of soft, white sand is flanked on two sides by water – not just any water, but the sparkling, turquoise kind that seems impossible without an Instagram filter. It’s the real deal and may, at least for now, be one of Venezuela’s better kept secrets.

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The local dingy not cutting it anymore? It’s time to step up your boat game. Joining the fleet of the world’s most audacious and luxurious yachts is Hareide Design’s latest 108m concept mega yacht.

It’s a craft which borrows from its natural surroundings and seamlessly brings it to the one floating palace complete with helipad and a multi-storey layout.

The 108m name isn’t derived from its potential price tag or hull length either. The designation originates from the boat’s classic 108m mono hull design which boasts a massive leisure space with elevated dining and viewing areas. For the nature phobes there’s even an on-board garden which sits neatly around a 20m pool with its own seamless transition into a private beach which meets the ocean water.

The extravagant concept relies on 300 square metres of solar panels to help power lightweight lithium-ion batteries (like in smartphones) which should keep the craft self-sustainable for long haul voyages. This can also help the diesel-electric sail smoothly and quietly into busier shorelines without disrupting the local residents and inhabitants.

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