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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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10 Grill & BBQ Hacks to Master Your Backyard Grill

We're under no illusions that some of our readers are better backyard chefs than we are. This article isn’t for those guys. We appreciate the clicks, but you’re going to go through this article and roll your eyes at how obvious you consider some of these. Instead, we’re writing for…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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30 Sandwiches Worth Traveling For

The humble sandwich is truly the great equalizer. All you need is two slices of bread and some meat, cheese, and/or veggies to put in between. No matter your culinary skills, anyone can make a sandwich. But, as any true sandwich connoisseur would know, it takes something special to elevate…

By John A. Paradiso
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A Guide to Bourbon: Underrated, Overrated, Budget-Friendly

Bourbon might as well be America's version of Single Malt Scotch because it's truly drinkable in many forms and boasts a flavor experience that's deep and wide. Bourbon drinkers are no longer found just in bars along dusty roads in the south. In fact, those who imbibe cut a wide…

By Amos Kwon
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The 10 Best Electric Bikes for Your Daily Commute

I wouldn’t necessarily consider myself an outdoorsy sort of guy, but I would consider myself a fan of feeling a breeze on my face and the heart-pumping exercise that one just doesn’t get in the comfort of my sedan. This summer, I’ve been pushing myself to take time to appreciate…

By Brett Braley
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What’s the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey?

If we didn't need water to survive and coffee to function, it's a fair bet we'd be consuming what we consider America's favorite drink--bourbon--all day long. That's obviously not sustainable, but we can all dream, right? What is bourbon? Why is it so delicious? How's it made? What's the difference…

By Cooper Fleishman
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