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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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11 Essential Coffee Drinks Every Guy Should Know How to Make

Alongside craft beer and natural wine, specialty coffee culture has been on the rise for years. Folks are taking a more dedicated approach to making a cup of joe. Chock Full o' Nuts just won't cut it these days. There is such an enormous difference between a good cup and…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Cigars For Beginners

Cigar smoking is a pastime that's not quite as popular as it was during the cigar boom of the mid-'90s, but that doesn't mean it's not a worthwhile hobby to learn to enjoy. Cigar smoking is a multi-faceted experience: taste, smell, draw, burn, construction, beverage pairing, etc. all come into…

By Amos Kwon
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The 10 Best Summer Suits for Every Budget in 2022

Finding the right suit can be a challenge at any time - but especially in the summer months. The extra layers of fabric, mixed with the hot sun and dreaded humidity, can really limit the pleasures of dressing up. And with that excess heat comes a whole slew of other…

By Brett Braley
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Why Pappy Van Winkle Can Cost Over $4,000 a Bottle

Pappy Van Winkle is the unicorn of bourbons. People say it’s real, but we’ve only really seen it in pictures, and most of them probably had some image doctoring going on. For all we know, it could have been a pasted on label to a bottle of iced tea. Though,…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Best Outdoor Furniture for Your Patio, Deck, and Backyard

Recently my husband and I finally bit the bullet (and dropped a few thou’) to build a courtyard in the back of the house. Inspired by Mediterranean-by-way-of-Appalachia, the garden is a beautifully clean space with tonal gravel and a potager with herbs and lettuces and tomatoes to the side of…

By Brett Braley
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