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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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7 Extinct Car Brands We Wish Still Existed

The new crop of electric SUVs and cars are obviously things to be excited about, but there's just something about a classic automobile (and those great old school automobile advertisements) that defines cool. Internal combustion engines, manual transmissions, timeless designs, analog gauges, and even the accompanying lack of reliability come…

By Amos Kwon
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The Most Iconic Harley of Every Decade Since 1903

There are motorcycles, and then there are Harley-Davidsons. Imbued with a mystique that transcends motorcycle culture, Harley-Davidson has built an empire not just on good branding, but on unimpeachable quality and time-honored tradition. Telling someone you ride a Harley (or better still, learned how to ride on a Harley) is…

By Eben Diskin
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The 5 Jacket Styles Every Guy Should Own

Jackets are my favorite clothing item to wear. I love that I can throw on a large old Barbour and head out the door, or I can throw on a more tailored leather Members Only I got second-hand and feel cool as hell. A jacket alone is a way to…

By Brett Braley
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The 8 Coolest Cars From the ’80s Every Guy Should Know

Back in the '80s, there were no constant updates about the latest super cars. It’s safe to say it was unimaginable then that people would join online waiting lists in the hopes of a shot at the next hottest electric vehicle that won’t be delivered for months or even years.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The 9 Best Bourbons under $100 to Drink Neat

When the weather is hot, there's nothing quite like reaching for one (or a few) of the best bourbons to drink on the rocks. That said, many true aficionados will almost always opt for their whiskey neat. The best bourbons to drink neat typically have a nuanced flavor profile. While…

By John A. Paradiso
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