Air Taxis Will Turn All of America Into Flyover Country

Plus, Italy's Most Mysterious Region Has Warrior Princesses and a Marmot Obsession

Manage newsletters View in browser The entire world in your inbox. Hello all—   I hope you're enjoying a nice fall day as we enter the heart of November. We lead off this week with Clive Irving who reports on the wealthy's newest obsession—  eVTOL. It stands for electric-powered vertical takeoff and landing, and would combine the agility of a helicopter and the speed of a commuter jet in a new kind of flying machine, offering the rich "a new way of avoiding the multiple miseries of ground travel in America."   I'm very excited about this very cool feature from Alex Sakalis on Ladinia, a mysterious but stunning region of Italy with an incredible history and a perplexing language. "Is there something especially beautiful about this part of the Dolomites," Sakalis asks, "or is there just an added layer of romanticism evoked by the Ladins, sequestered in their pocket paradise, defiantly holding onto their ancient tongue, rich mythology and unique identity against all the odds?"   For many of us travelers, France is always on our minds, and we're always on the lookout for great places to stay around the country. Loïc Cardinal takes us to a fairytale chateau in the Loire, the valley where France's kings and queens built their country palaces.   Enjoy!   — William O'Connor, Travel Editor Air Taxis Will Turn All of America Into Flyover Country The rich aren't waiting for crap infrastructure to get fixed—they're busy building their own in the skies. Italy's Most Mysterious Region Has Warrior Princesses and a Marmot Obsession The Ladins have lived in the Dolomites for millennia and count the founder of electronic dance music among their tribe. But who exactly are they? Live Your Royal Fairytale at this French Country Escape It may not be happily ever, but at Les Sources de Cheverny, I was able to live out my version of a French countryside fairy tale. Vegas Is Back—but It's Not the Same as Before Sure, there are the reassuring sights of people letting loose for a weekend, but the city has also become popular for its restaurants—and even family friendly. Heading to the Slopes? This Pocket Hand Warmer Is the Perfect Accessory! Scouting Report: Ski season is approaching, keep your hands toasty with this re-chargeable hand warmer.   Nothing gets colder faster than fingers, yet one can't go through life from November through March with hands shoved into pockets or encased in thick gloves. (I mean… one could, but will probably find it kind of annoying.) With one of these little electric hand warmers close at hand, your digitally-chilled hands will have quick relief all winter long. The unit charges up fast and can remain warm for up to 15 hours. Long enough to switch from hand-to-hand.  Or, you may just need to get two!   — Scouted by Steven John BUY ON AMAZON >>> "Ski bum, dirtbag, skid, whatever you want to call it, the point is you're someone who prioritizes skiing—that feeling, the flush of adrenaline and cold air—over everything else. Love, stability, money, or friends, there's an adage that none of those matters on a powder day. Psychologists call that rejection of norms antisocial behavior, and that's another common thread. Ski bums don't play by the standard rules of society very well." — Heather Hansman welcomes readers into the world of the ski bum, and dishes on what it takes to become one. OMG I Want This House!      Can you imagine anything better than living in the land of of Dionysus? Waking up for a gorgeous sunrise stroll among the vines, spending your afternoons stomping grapes à la Lucy Ricardo, and spending your evenings feasting around a table loaded with the best of last year's vintage and the best of your crew. At the center of this dream is the Triple Barn House, a $3 million designer home that has all the private feels of a countryside retreat, but is just a short drive away from downtown Sonoma.   Triple Barn House may be located near Sonoma, but your privacy on its six acres is pretty much guaranteed. The current owners told Dwell, "The house turned out to be more private than we expected. It truly is a hideaway. It feels like we are in a world away from the hustle and bustle."   The architects embraced the local flair and the natural surroundings with the Triple Barn House design. If you become the new owner, you can continue this one-with-nature philosophy by embracing a green, sustainable philosophy of living…as well as drinking the product of the local vines. When you pour a glass of Sonoma Cab, you're just honoring the land.   Don't miss previous OMG, I Want to Rent This House posts, which spotlight the most spectacular and unique homes that you can actually stay in.  Check out the full archives.  Travel to Turn of the Century Japan   So much of our travel, from museums to historic neighborhoods to reenactments, are an attempt to travel back into the past. The same goes for coffee table books, whether they be photos of Paris by Marville or the Golden Age of Hollywood. That's why our latest selection for Just Booked, our series on gorgeous travel related coffee table books, is the latest in Taschen's series on various destinations at the turn of the century—Japan 1900.   The extra large book is filled with more than 700 photos from the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th and have been lightly colorized. They capture a Japan as it slowly opens up to the world and becomes a major stop on the steamship routes (so popular that the word globetrotter was created to describe its western visitors).   Check out our previous selections for our series on gorgeous travel-related coffee table books, Just Booked. 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