Things We Want – 5 South American Travel Essentials

At Oasis, we spend our days scouring the world for stylish new properties, emerging destinations and off-the-beaten-path recommendations. It’s a big task, but we love doing it. To give you a peek at our office inspiration board, we compiled this list of the 5 travel essentials we are loving from around the globe right now:

1.)John “Crash” Matos Capsule Luggage Collection for Tumi

 

 
This collection from graffiti artist John “Crash” Matos offers a slightly funkier alternative to the dull black and grey luggage being dragged through the depths of airports all around the world. His urban artwork, which you can find anywhere from the streets of New York to some of the most prestigious art galleries in the world, brightens up this practical suitcase.
 

2.)Aravind Adiga’s White Tiger

 

 
You can’t set off on any journey without a good book, so here’s one to sink your teeth into. White Tiger is the story of Balram Halwai and his ascent up India’s rigid social hierarchy by means of deception, debauchery and ultimately, murder. Nonetheless, Adiga’s brutal description of his protagonist’s humble upbringing in a land of corruption, poverty and inequality is so compassionately and authentically written that the reader cannot help but rally to Halwai’s cause as the modern-day proletariat hero. A heart-warming and enjoyable read.

3.)Traza Platform Shoes

 

 
If there’s one thing you need to know about women’s fashion in Buenos Aires, it’s that platform shoes are the must-have accessory. From a daring electric blue suede style to the cork-soled version with leopard print accents, we can’t wait to grow a bit taller this spring with a pair from the Traza boutique in Palermo.

4.) OWLE Bubo HD Kit

 

 
Impress your friends with the professional travel photos you’ll take using this handy iPhone gadget. The 37mm standard lens or 0.45x wide angle/ macro lens pushes the iPhone to its limits. On top of that, the mighty Rotolight RL-48A blasts the power of 48 LEDs onto the subject for professional clarity while the Vericorder mic gets every sound captured

5.)Mumford and Sons: Babel

 

 
While unwinding by the pool, on the beach or just relaxing in any one of our beautiful destinations we suggest you have a listen to this outstanding new album from the popular English folk rock band Mumford & Sons. It skyrocketed to the top of the charts on its first week out and we can see why.