If there’s anything more liberating than stripping off and plunging into the most picturesque bath on earth, we’re yet to hear it.

While the above scenario, for most of us, is a non-starter until at least next year, for those unencumbered by international flight restrictions, Iceland, otherwise known as the world’s coolest influencer hotspot, is now set to open to tourists by the 15th of June.

Even better, unlike some countries, which are discussing the need for tourists to be tested before departing their home country (and if their country of residence does not have the capability to do this, you – presumably – can’t travel), Iceland plans to test tourists on arrival.

This means, unlike Greece and Sardinia’s recent plans, Iceland’s – potentially – may not depend so strongly on multilateral co-operation and the creation of a European bubble.

Or so you might think.

The catch, however, is that your home country might not allow you to travel in the first place (or at least not to come back), even if Iceland were to allow you to enter via their system. Which brings us back to where we started – the need for a travel bubble to go along with tourist testing.

That’s all speculation though.

To the known facts: Iceland’s prime minister Katrin Jakobsdottir announced on Wednesday, if all goes to plan, visitors will be tested for The Virus at the airport instead of having to undergo two week’s isolation on arrival.

 

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On top of that, from the 15th of May (tomorrow) some professionals arriving in Iceland (scientists, filmmakers, athletes etc.) will be eligible for a “modified quarantine,” officials said.

The Icelandic government also said travellers will probably be required to use the official tracing app already in use by 40% of Icelanders.

“Iceland’s strategy of large-scale testing, tracing and isolating have proven effective so far. We want to build on that experience of creating a safe place for those who want a change of scenery after what has been a tough spring for all of us,” Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjord Gylfadottir, minister of Tourism, Industry and Innovation said.

The land of waterfalls and wild horses is coping with the current global pandemic better than many countries around the world.

 

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“To date Iceland has had 1801 cases of COVID-19 and ten deaths.”

Iceland is not alone in its decision to encourage back tourists as soon as possible. As we reported last week, Greece, Sicily and Sardinia are currently constructing similar plans, with Sicily even offering to pay for some tourists’ flights and accommodation.

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Everyone knows CrossFit is addictive. But – until now – we assumed it was due to it being a cult the social aspect. Today, however, our conception was blown out of the water as our attention was drawn to Noah Ohlsen’s Instagram account.

Noah is a CrossFit champion and the second fittest man in the world. But rather than having a chip on his shoulder, he’s got a barbell. He also has been posting some insane workouts on Instagram that are goddamn mesmerising.

 

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First, they’ll break you, then they’ll see you crawling back for more. Why? Nothing is more addictive than results catching your neighbour perving on your triceps.

In fact, the workouts are so addictive, even the armchair experts can’t stop watching them: “My man!!!! My favorite channel to binge watch!!” reads one comment of many beneath one of Noah’s belly-stopping videos.

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Keen to try? Here are (we reckon) Noah’s best two routines.

 

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Well, that’s a wrap! The @trainingthinktank “hopefully not annual” Quarantine Classic was a good test and a good time! Hats off to @maxelhag and the entire TTT team for putting together something for the community on such short notice. Congrats to all of the competitors who tossed their hats in the ring. This was just what I needed to reignite that competitive fire ⁣ ⁣ Here’s a clip from each of following the workouts.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ STRENGTH WORKOUT 2⁣ 12-Min Window:⁣ Max Isometric Chin Over Bar Hold⁣ into…⁣ 5 Rep Max STOH from the floor⁣ ⁣ ENGINE WORKOUT 2⁣ 5 rounds for time:⁣ 50 air squats⁣ 1000 foot shuttle run⁣ ⁣ ⁣ CROSSFIT WORKOUT 2⁣ 10 rounds for time:⁣ 8 power snatch 95/65#⁣ 5 burpee box jumps 24/20″⁣ ⁣ ⁣ STRENGTH WORKOUT 1⁣ 3 Min Window:⁣ 20 Squat Cleans for Time @ 225/155# ⁣ at the 3 Min mark…⁣ 5-Min Window: ⁣ Build to a max Squat Snatch⁣ ⁣ CROSSFIT WORKOUT 1⁣ For time:⁣ 40 deadlift 225/155#⁣ 40 hspu⁣ 30 deadlift 275/195#⁣ 30 strict hspu⁣ 20 deadlift 315/225#⁣ 200 foot hs walk⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ENGINE WORKOUT 1⁣ For time:⁣ 70/50 calorie row

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Routine One

Strength workout – 12-minute window

• Max Isometric Chin Over Bar Hold⁣
• 5 rep shoulder to overhead from the floor⁣ (with the barbell weighed to your max)⁣

Engine workout – cycle through five times

• 50 air squats⁣
• 1000 foot shuttle run⁣

⁣CrossFit workout – ten rounds

• 8 power snatches 95/65#⁣
• 5 burpee box jumps 24/20″⁣

Routine Two

Strength workout – three minute window

• 20 Squat Cleans for Time @ 225/155# ⁣⁣

CrossFit workout

• 40 deadlift 225/155#⁣
• 40 hand stand push ups
• 30 deadlift 275/195#⁣
• 30 strict hspu⁣
• 20 deadlift 315/225#⁣
• 200 foot handstand walk⁣

 

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⁣⁣Engine workout

• 70/50 calorie row

Further workout inspiration Noah provides include ‘core for sure’ (a great way to kill/rejuvenate your abs)…

 

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CORE FOR SURE! ⁣⁣ Quick easy at home workout to get those abs popping on this Swole Saturday! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 3 sets:⁣⁣ :45 straight leg situps⁣⁣ :45 heel touch situps⁣ :45 hollow body hold⁣ :45 russian twists⁣ Rest 1:30⁣ ⁣ 3 min of work per set, 12 min for the whole workout. Go get it!⁣ ⁣ TAG a homie who’s working on their quarantine ___ pack!

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… a home equipment free burn for those whose main excuse for not working out is “I don’t have the equipment”…

 

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At it again with @blacksmifff!⁣ Today’s LIVE at home equipment free workout at 11am EST is going to be a “fun” one! Check it out below, as well as the video here for some scale down options for the reverse burpee. All skill levels welcome, FaceTime a friend and join us for some fitness!⁣ ⁣ 12 min amrap ⁣ 2-4-6-8-10 reverse burpees⁣ *5 regular burpees after each set⁣ +⁣ Chandler’s 11 min abs

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… and a masterclass in squatting (also weight free) just to finish you off…

 

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Who’s ready to crush this week?⁣ Let’s start things off strong TOGETHER! Today’s 11am EST LIVE at home equipment free workout is…⁣ ⁣ @evertrain’s 15 min challenge ⁣ 3 rounds:⁣ 30 air squats ⁣ 30 pushups⁣ 30 burpees⁣ +⁣ Noah’s 11 min ab circuit⁣ ⁣ *if you decide to get some footage of yourself tackling the challenge and tag @evertrain, they’re going to be gifting some care packages to at home participants!

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Got it? Gains await.

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Everyone’s favourite chauvinist Dan Bilzerian is up to his old antics yet again. If he’s not jet setting around the world or showing off his extensive gun collection, you can usually find our Dan huddled up to some scantily clad ladies.

Some may call him a legend among men while others will cry he’s the worst of our kind, simply buying his way into the public eye with a ridiculously ripped rig to boot. What we can be sure of, is that Dan will forever be the one to show off his wealth and not give a damn about the comments he receives.

His latest exploits appeared on his Instagram story where we find Dan settled poolside at his Las Vegas mansion. And, low and behold, he’s with two bikini-clad ladies who essentially perform for Dan and the camera, with one climbing his rock wall that drops into the pool.

He adds the girl in question can’t even swim. Insta views before health and safety. Classic Bilzerian. He goes even further by giving the ladies a frickin’ jet ski to pilot around the swimming pool, showing us all how to ‘motorboat’ like a pro. If that ain’t livin’, then we don’t know what is.

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Ok, so not a lot of us are able to fly right now but we all know that someday soon air travel will resume. We’re all chomping at the bit to jump on a plane to head off somewhere exotic, and we’ll likely want to go for a long time too to help de-stress. You’re going to need to take a lot of gear with you on such a trip and that will mean getting yourself some new luggage.

Samsonite is the absolute king when it comes to luggage, perfectly marrying durable cases that will keep your stuff safe and secure, with easy-on-the-eye designs that you’ll want to show off as you walk through the airport terminal.

There’s never been a better time to invest in some new durable luggage either, as Samsonite is currently offering up to 50% off its entire site with the code ‘SAVE’ (select models even have 60% off). Whether you’re after a carry-on case, something larger for the whole family, a garment bag to keep your suits in order, or even just a backpack to keep your laptop protected, Samsonite has you covered. But be quick, this offer runs until the 20th May.

Our top picks: Insignis Wheeled Garment Bag, 20% off; Novaire 20″ Spinner, 50% off; Tru-Frame 2 Piece Set, 50% off; Tri-Tech 25″ Spinner, 60% off; Detour 29″ Wheeled Duffle, 60% off.

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It's not just city-slickers and beach-going Instagram influencers that are spoiled when it comes to stylish grams. The adventurists and adrenaline junkies among us get their fair share too, and Backcountry is a champion of rugged, durable yet style-conscious outerwear. 

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As news broke this morning that international travel officially “won’t return to normal” (as slated by the International Air Transport Association) until 2023, this chunk of tough luck also comes with a morsel of good news.

In the early hours of this morning, Emirates announced it would resume passenger flights to international hotspots at the end of May.

The Dubai based carrier (Dubai being, in normal times, one of the busiest airports in the world) took to Instagram this morning to state: “Starting from 21 May 2020, we will resume scheduled passenger flights to 9 cities in 8 countries, including connections between the UK and Australia via @DXB.”

“We look forward to reconnecting with Chicago, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Madrid, Melbourne, Milan, Paris, Sydney and Toronto.”

The Middle Eastern Carrier then said: “We are working closely with the authorities to resume flights to more destinations. The safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers and communities remain our top priority.”

 

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While a welcome announcement, it also sparked questions around rebooking policies, with one commenter asking: “Will you be increasing the price of your flights because this is unfair towards people who have been forced to cancel and rebook like myself?”.

Though this situation is playing out across most airlines across the world, the industry response, sadly but understandably (given the airlines’ lack of liquidity) is to give flight credits valid for up to a year.

The problem is, flights are likely to be far more expensive next year, and so international travel is now set to shift, at least for the next few years, to something akin to the Exclusive Age of the 90s and 2000s when only the rich were able to jet-set.

As for Emirates’ latest announcement: for the next few months, at least, it’s academic for those of us in Australia, for whom international travel looks off the cards at least until next year.

Anyway, this comes after Emirates became the first airline to undertake pre-flight testing for The Virus. It also comes a day after Etihad (one of Emirates’ primary competitors) announced flights of its own between Sydney and London.

Before the current situation, Emirates was one of the main veins of travel connecting Oceania with Europe. However, since the crisis unfurled, Emirates and Etihad were both forced to shut up (commercial) shop due to government restrictions (as did Qantas and British Airways).

This left Qatar Airways, for a time, as the only airline connecting the two hemispheres. That is no longer the case. Now, though government restrictions make the following suggestion exceedingly unlikely, Southern hemisphere citizens have multiple airlines to help them, if they are able to escape their place of residence for a European summer holiday, in the coming months, to shoot off to The Old World.

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Starting a new job is daunting and you don't want to screw it up. But even though the shaking hands is a cultural institution, in this climate, do you really want to risk picking up a deadly disease?

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Waves. Wax. Wind. Whether you’re scrunching your toes in the sand, cruising the waves at The Pass or listening to the sounds of nature in the rainforest, Byron Bay is one of the most relaxing places to visit in Australia.

Forget the hipsters, Byron Bay is still the ultimate getaway – if you know where to look.

And while there’s nothing wrong with a dishevelled hostel or cheap Airbnb, these epic hotels and accommodation will lend a certain sheen to your stay that you’ll be sure to look back on fondly (money doesn’t buy happiness, but good memories sure can go a long way).

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These are the coolest hotels in Byron Bay, that serve as the ultimate springboard for surfing, swimming, eating, drinking, catching up with family, or simply relaxing.

The Byron At Byron

From the moment you arrive at The Byron, you’ll soon realise you aren’t alone: you share this resort and spa shares with the ravishing rainforest, jewel-coloured birds and butterflies. So why not make your own nest here, at this tropical retreat near Tallow Beach? If you don’t feel like making the gentle stroll down to the sand, The Byron’s glittering pool is shielded by trees and greenery, and backs onto an excellent restaurant and an award-winning spa. From the adjacent Deluxe Spa Rooms to the Superior Suites, The Byron has something for everyone from Honey-mooners to families (and even singles) looking to indulge.

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28 Degrees Byron Bay

Barefoot luxury at its finest, 28 degrees Byron Bay allows you to soak up Australia’s easternmost point in comfort-drenched style. All rooms feature a king bed with organic linen, a private ensuite, air-conditioning, heating and wifi, which makes them as appropriate for a ‘babymoon’ (or honeymoon) as they are for ‘digital nomads’ looking to work in style. Whether you’re after a room with a private garden and plunge pool (for the ultimate relaxation experience) or a Main Master with lighthouse views, 28 degrees has something for you. Best suited to couples, this resort is a true oasis every city slicker needs in their life.

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Halcyon House

Aptly named Australia’s most unique beachside property, Halcyon House is a boutique stay to keep your eye on. Fashioned by Ana Spiro, an eclectic interior designer, Halcyon House is synonymous with antique furniture, fabric upholstered walls, luxurious king size beds and private balconies. Located right on Cabarita beach, about a 40 minute drive north of Byron (15 minutes south of the Gold Coast), this getaway epitomises the Australian coastal holiday spirit: welcoming, relaxed, comfy.

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Raes On Wategos

An exclusive boutique retreat with a price to match, Raes on Wategos is a luxe Byron Bay stay in an even more luxurious beachfront setting. The perfect place for those who love to sunbake, read, swim and indulge in fine wine, Raes on Wategos has a spa, cellar bar, and secluded penthouse accommodation with breathtaking views. Bonus features include sunken baths, smart TVs and outdoor day beds.

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Elements Of Byron

When it comes to luxury Byron Bay accommodation you know the drill: pool, spa, bar, beach. But The Elements of Byron takes it a step further, intertwining award-winning design with breath-taking nature. With eight deluxe free-standing villas set back mere metres from Belongil beach and creek, a stay here means indulging in facilities like unlimited in house movies, premium bedroom and ensuite accessories, and tailored full body spa experiences.

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Blackbird Byron

Nestled roughly 40-minutes away in Mullumbimby Creek, you’ll find Blackbird Byron, a luxurious bed and breakfast that puts you right in the heart of Byron hinterland. Rooms come in the form of a small collection of pavilions, each of which is capable of sleeping two people and each positioned to take full benefit of the expansive views on offer. With champagne and olives on arrival, wine & cheese boards and chocolates all included in the room price, a Magnesium infinity pool and acres of hinterland to go exploring in, Blackbird is the ultimate luxury retreat.

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The Bower

The Bower only received its naming in 2019 following a huge makeover of what used to be a former motel. The site now occupies a 14-suite – plus a barn, a cottage (which sleeps 10) and a family house – boutique hotel that is essentially a hybrid mash-up of a beachfront motel and New York-inspired boutique accommodation. Rooms are decorated with locally-sourced ornaments and products, such as I Love Linen bedspreads, to give them a premium, yet completely laid-back beach-chic vibe.

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Elevation – Air BnB

Grab yourself a few friends and book yourself into the absolute palace that is Elevation. A short stroll away from the centre of Byron Bay town, Elevation comprises four bedrooms (sleeping up to 8), 3.5 bathrooms and its own pool and jacuzzi. It’s unequivocally modern in its aesthetic, with lashings of charcoal and white, along with several panes of floor to ceiling glass, and will serve as a hub for a relaxed (or not-so, as the case may be) stay in Byron.

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We all like to enjoy a glass of something at the end of the working day or with mates at the weekend, but it can become all too easy to stay loyal to a particular brand. While it’s fair to say you know what you like and what you don’t, it also means your alcoholic horizons can be limited.

The Whisky Mill is, therefore, the service you need to start experiencing new tastes and to expose yourself to the wonders that whisky can behold. The online bar of wonders – which launches on World Whisky Day this Saturday 16th May – is the brainchild of Cameron Northway and Jared Plummer of Australia’s first home cocktail delivery service The Cocktail Porter and Sydney-based specialist drinks agency Sweet&Chilli respectively,

The Whisky Mill offers customers an expertly curated selection of “some of the rarest and most sought-after tipples internationally.” It’s not just a case of seeing something expensive and assuming it’s good, either, as some of Australia’s most experienced whisky specialists have been brought on board to help choose the whiskeys, which cater not only to those who already know a thing or two about popular spirit but newcomers as well.

Anyone who signs up to the service can get a package comprising four, 50ml bottles delivered directly to their door, along with recommended food pairings and printed tasting notes, and can even benefit from a one-hour virtual tasting from a resident expert.

‘Rarest and most sought-after’ doesn’t necessarily have to translate to ‘expensive’, either, as The Whisky Mill ranges bottles from $92.99 but can stretch up to $6,000 for those who feel like treating themselves. Expect to find Limited Worldwide editions and Special Releases, along with some whiskeys that have been aged up to 40 years old.

And to whet your whistle even more, distilleries include Talisker, Port Ellen, The Cally and Clynelish.

The guys mean it when they say they know their stuff.

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