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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

By Cool Material
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
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Worth the Hype: A Classic Burberry Trench Coat

This is Worth The Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. Spies love them. Detectives, too. British supermodels and even those cartoonish caricatures of nudists both seem to have an affinity for them. I am,…

By Brett Braley
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The 5 Best Smartwatch Alternatives to an Apple Watch

While Apple seems to have a monopoly on smartwatches, I understand that they’re not everyone’s thing. Some people are Android people. Others don’t need all the bells and whistles of an Apple Watch. Others still simply can’t justify the price tag. There are several things to consider when looking for…

By Brett Braley
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How I Became a Better Homebrewer After Working at a Brewery

Up until these past few months, the vast majority of my beer knowledge, experience, and philosophy came from my years as a homebrewer. It’s a hobby I deeply enjoy. It brings my friends together, gives me something both creative and practical to pursue, and ensures that my life has value…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The 6 Best Turtlenecks to Keep You Warm, Cozy, and Stylish

There is something about a turtleneck that I just like. Plain and simple. In the winter months, the chances are you’ll find me in one when I’m trying to look put-together (but with minimum effort). Turtlenecks have a way of being at once refined and casual. They are the sartorial…

By Brett Braley
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DUER’s No Sweat Pants Wear Like Joggers and Look Like Your Best-Fit Chinos

This is Worth The Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. Good pants never go out of fashion. Sure, trends come and go, but pants that fit well and hold up to all of the…

By Nickolaus Hines
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