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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.

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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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The Best Barware and Cocktail Shaker Sets

If you're itching to make your favorite cocktails at home, you're going to need the right tools. (And some booze, of course.) Admittedly, you can get pretty far with gear that you probably already have. If you're just starting out your cocktail game, a regular shaker pint glass can work…

By John A. Paradiso
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Is Four Roses Small Batch The Best Budget Bourbon?

There's a commonly held belief that the more expensive something is, the better it must be. I've certainly fallen victim to this line of thinking in the past. Clothing, watches, cars, and drinks. A high price tag must mean high quality. And while we firmly believe in the value of…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Weather Apps to Help Plan Your Week

Your smartphone comes with a pre-downloaded weather app. It’s not bad. It’ll tell you what the temperature in your area is, as well as provide you with a tentative forecast for the rest of your day. If all you’re looking for is the bare minimum, your iPhone or Android weather…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Cookbooks Everyone Should Own

When it comes to cookbooks, your favorite is probably going to be the one that includes all the passed-down family recipes you've enjoyed since you were a kid. While you should absolutely keep the tradition of Grandma's cheesecake and Mom's macaroni salad alive, there are plenty of game-changing cookbooks out…

By Cooper Fleishman
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15 Modern Board Games That Don’t Suck

If you’ve spent any time on Kickstarter perusing successful projects, you may have realized we are in a sort of board game renaissance. Forget the classics, there's a suite of complex, art-driven, engaging board games that have been developed by creative minds. So before you reach for your battered copy…

By John A. Paradiso
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