Daniel Modlin

2 weeks ago | coolmaterial.com | Rachel King |Daniel Modlin

Marlborough put New Zealand on the global wine map with Sauvignon Blanc, but visiting isn’t as straightforward as other nearby wine regions. It lacks the tourism infrastructure of popular areas like Hawke’s Bay, Waiheke Island or Central Otago. And without the obvious wine tasting routes and high-profile luxury estates you might find in Napa or Burgundy, knowing where to go takes some planning.

2 weeks ago | coolmaterial.com | Daniel Modlin |Rachel King

Laos is not an easy country to get to. Even from New York. My journey required the longest operating flight via Singapore Air, a full 18 hours, landing in Singapore, then a connecting flight to Bangkok. After spending the night at the Avani+ Riverside in Bangkok, my jet-lagged and weary self boarded another two-hour flight to Luang Prabang. Even as we flew in, sailing above chiseled cliffs, I could tell that Laos was a world apart, and worth every minute onboard an aircraft.

4 weeks ago | thedailybeast.com | Beau Hayhoe |Daniel Modlin

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Just when you feel like you might be out of the brisk woods of winter, spring showers and blustery days swoop in to knock you sideways—sometimes literally. These occasions, of course, call for spring outerwear that can be put through its paces immediately without being too heavy as temperatures rise and being stylish to boot.

Jan 16, 2025 | texashighways.com | Daniel Modlin |Tyson Bird

It’s 4:58 p.m. at The Squeezebox in San Antonio, and the party is already in full swing. Accordions, synths, and gritos blast from a Bluetooth boombox. The playlist, which runs deep with Tejano classics by Flaco Jiménez, Gary Hobbs, and Emilio Navaira, has infiltrated the room, inspiring a large group to dance cumbia before the sun has even considered its descent. It might be a Sunday, but few are thinking about work tomorrow.

Jan 7, 2025 | coolmaterial.com | Brandon Withrow |Daniel Modlin |Kaitlyn Rosati

If you love soaking up the outdoors when you travel, but are looking for a more elevated experience than sleeping bags and tents, it’s worth considering a resort that’s committed to protecting its wonderful surroundings. As it turns out, you can enjoy a luxury jungle escape or sea-faring adventure without destroying nature. Below are five sustainable luxury stays located all over the world, all of which make a positive impact on their local environment.