Welcome back. It's Wednesday, April 17, and here’s what we’ve got for you in today’s newsletter:

• Considered incense lately? Candles are easy, sure, but consider burning a high-quality incense instead — it has a more complex scent composition as more notes come through while it burns.
• Orlando Bloom: In his new Peacock series Orlando Bloom: To the Edge, the actor pushes himself through many physical and mental challenges (think Zac Efron's Down to Earth, Chris Hemsworth's Limitless, etc.). We spoke to the experts who helped him along the way.
• Planning a trip to Glasgow? Here's where you should stay.

Elevate Your Space with Artisanal Incense

Selecting incense from an artisanal brand that specializes in its craft promises a better experience from the first burn. Factors such as the complex scent, ingredients, and form all play a role in creating a distinct atmosphere of an inviting home. That first light of the incense gives you the anticipation that your abode will begin being filled with its ancient aroma—a connecting ritual that creates a serene, meditative, and fragrant environment. Simply put, it will smell great. Here are 12 brands we love.

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The Everest Industrial Complex, Deconstructed

A lifelong climber and former outdoor guide, Will Cockrell covered Mount Everest throughout his career during stints at publications including Men’s Journal and Men’s Fitness and freelance gigs at Outside and GQ. After spending more than two decades as an adventure journalist, Cockrell decided it was time to take all of the knowledge he’d accumulated over the years and write a book.

The result is Everest, Inc.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World, a work that incorporates plenty of Cockrell’s firsthand knowledge as well as interviews with Western and Sherpa guides in the Himalayas and climbing icons like filmmaker Jimmy Chin and Patagonia founder Yvonne Chouinard.

In advance of Cockrell’s book hitting shelves, we spoke with him about all things Everest.

Orlando Bloom’s Journey From On-Screen to Real-Life Adventure

On April 18, Orlando Bloom — The of Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Black Hawk Down and other action-packed films — will return to our screens not to battle orcs, buccaneers or soldiers, but to face his biggest challenge yet: himself.

According to Peacock, the streaming service behind Bloom’s big adventure, “Orlando will face mental and physical challenges that will not only test his endurance, but his resilience in the process.” Over the course of three episodes, we’ll see him hotfoot it from Moab to Santa Barbara then all the way to the Bahamas, spending time with professional skydivers, world-champion freedivers and a one-armed mountaineer. Can Bloom learn from the best while learning something about himself along the way?

We give a brief rundown of Bloom's injury history — the man has practically flirted with danger his whole life — and talk to some of the experts who trained him along the way. Read it here.

These Are Our Top Hotel Picks for a Trip to Glasgow

Scotland is one of the best places in Europe for hiking, golf and, of course, eating haggis. Most travelers pack a trip full of conquering green peaks, hitting the links and exploring Edinburgh. But not everyone takes time to visit Glasgow, despite it being larger and serving as a main entry point into the country. With a photogenic mix of Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture, top-notch museums, a lively nightlife scene and a clutch of charming hotels that won’t blow your entire travel budget, this vibrant and underrated port city on the River Clyde certainly deserves way more tourism cred — and at least a couple of days on your Scotland itinerary.

The 8 Best Jewish Delis in Chicago

There’s nothing that screams “comfort food” on a snowy Chicago day like a piping hot bowl of matzo ball soup paired with an overstuffed corned beef sandwich. Thankfully, the Windy City doesn’t disappoint when it comes to its Jewish deli selections, from the classic cafeteria-counter-style to the modern Jewish eatery. Here are our favorite Chicago Jewish delis.