Stuff We Like: May Edition

Recommended reading on style, weddings, and other stuff we like from around the web.

There Are Holes In Elon Musk’s Plans To Tunnel Through L.A. With Boring Co. It was only a matter of time before the city let the man working to eliminate gasoline cars and colonize Mars have a shot at curbing congestion. To do that with his tunnel-based concept he’ll have to solve big technical and cost challenges. [Forbes]

5 Premarital Conversations to Help You Sustain Love I’ve been a relationship counselor for years, and have had the opportunity to see many different couples. Throughout my work, I learned five areas of relationships that make couples successful; in other words, a cheat sheet for happily ever after. [Gottman]

National Geographic Launches 2018 Travel Photographer of the Year Contest For 130 years, National Geographic has ignited the explorer in all people through photography and storytelling. We encourage photographers to show us the world through their own stories of travel and exploration. [National Geographic]

@lifeof_riley (left) and @hipcamp (right)
  • Who We’re Following

    → @hipcamp Unique camping experiences throughout the country. Open that can of chili in style.

    → @lifeof_riley The splashy and rugged beach photography of an L.A. native.

  • What We’re Watching

    → The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling It’s long—clocking in at 4:19—but well worth the investment. A deep dive into the life and career of a groundbreaking comedian, with plenty of opportunity for self-reflection along the way.

  • What We’re Listening To

    → U2 – Songs of Experience A Gen X band still rocks in an iGen world.

  • What We’re Eyeing

    → Electron Wheel Coast, pedal, Google Assistant. Can’t my bike wheel just do it?

 

TOP 5 FOR MAY

When it comes to our suits, we’re like proud parents—we have to share it when they go out into the world and do great things. And with prom season in full swing, we’re dedicating May’s Top 5 to everyone’s first time in a tux. (Your uncle’s wedding does not count.) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Catch our eye on Instagram by tagging your photos @theblacktux and #thisguyrents.