During an RM Auctions sale at the 2011 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, THOMAS MAO, founder of the watch-collector community ThePuristS.com, raised his paddle and placed the winning bid for the 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero, a one-of-a-kind concept car that he had coveted since childhood. The car is now on long-term loan to the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

“I’m attracted to cars that are exceptional in their design and in their performance. I’d find it difficult to drive an ugly car, no matter how hi…

Canadian astronaut CHRIS HADFIELD flew to the Russian space station Mir in 1995 and to the International Space Station in 2001. He returned to the station in 2012 and served as its commander in 2013. The engaging short videos he shot during his last stay in space made him a social-media superstar: His rendition of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” has been viewed more than 27 million times. His videos could inspire the next generation of astronauts, just as media coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969, when…

Through the support of the local Maasai community and Kenya’s President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, the entrepreneur, adventurer, and Virgin Group founder RICHARD BRANSON opened a tented safari camp in 2013 in the heart of the Kenyan bush. A recent visit to the camp, Mahali Mzuri, further bore out his reason for establishing it.  

“A few years ago I had been told by a friend that the great migration was in danger of being choked by development; I wanted to do something about it, as I truly believe that ther…

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Adam Perry Lang’s resume includes the term “meat maestro,” and it’s not hard to see why. After graduating with distinction from the Culinary Institute of America, the personable chef worked in classical French restaurants before branching out to pursue his true passion: barbecue. Lang opened his first restaurant, Daisy May’s BBQ—a Southern-style rib joint in New York City—in 2003, and he is now in the process of opening a restaurant in Los Angeles. Despite his busy sche…

This year, the world’s elite journeyed to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum, which took place January 20 through 23. Feminism, energy, technology, and other pressing global issues were all discussed by a variety of international thought leaders. After the forum ends, visitors can make the most of their Swiss stay by rejuvenating at opulent spas, dining at high-end restaurants, or touring renowned watchmaking museums. (weforum.org)

Heesen’s Ann G had one of the most rigorous sea trials of any custom superyacht in recent memory. The 164-foot, steel-hulled yacht proceeded from Heesen’s yard in the Netherlands into the North Sea for her tests and then made her way north for a shakedown cruise in the fjords of Norway.

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Following the owner’s brief, the Clifford Denn–designed exterior has a powerful, aggressive profile with a long forefoot and white, curved aluminum superstructure that looks more like a sport ya…

Hot air balloon rides above the Namib Desert, gorgeous views of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and game drives in South Africa are just a few of the activities planned for Soul of Africa Travel’s Southern Africa safari. The 30-day, cross-continent trip will allow nature lovers to follow in the footsteps of Livingstone, and other famous explorers, as they discover some of southern Africa’s most impressive destinations. The carefully curated trip costs $41,000, based on double occupancy, excluding transatlantic flights. Be warned: There is a good chance you will end up leaving your heart in Africa…

While diamonds and roses have their place, nothing says “I love you” like good old-fashioned quality time. This Valentine’s Day weekend, whisk your sweetheart away for a sumptuous stay in one of the world’s most romantic cities. From private chocolate tastings at the Plaza New York to diamond-dust spa treatments at Hotel Arts Barcelona, each of these hotel packages sets the stage for a romantic rendezvous with your one-and-only.

In October of this year—for Around the World with Robb Report—52 lucky travelers will embark on a one-of-a-kind journey that circumnavigates the globe by private jet, visiting eight storied destinations and staying at some of the world’s most exceptional hotels along the way. Curated by the editors of Robb Report and operated by TCS World Travel, this exclusive expedition has never been done before and will never be repeated. Will you be one of the fortunate few? (robbreport.com/aroundtheworld)