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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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6 Alternative Bachelor Party Ideas That Are Better Than Vegas

Las Vegas… the foundation of the American bachelor party. While there is no denying that this city has a time and place, there is a different (and some would say better) way to celebrate the end of single-dom. A bachelor party should be a place to reflect, enjoy, and most…

By Drew Haas
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Entertainment
8 Shows We’re Looking Forward to This Spring

Time’s still moving forward, which means great TV shows are still being made. The problem is, knowing which shows will be great can take some serious second-sight. Since we don’t have that and have to limit ourselves to personal preference and gut feelings, which we still feel pretty confident in.…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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A Guide to Indoor Plants

A bit of green in a home or office does a lot to keep your spirits up no matter what time of year, so investing in a house or office plant is less of a plant adoption and more about practical mental health maintenance. That said, you’re not looking to…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Clothing
10 Henley Shirts to Consider This Spring

Think of the Henley as the convertible of t-shirts. It’s more sophisticated than a tank-top and less garish than a v-neck; it’s a detailed addition to your wardrobe that’ll look good buttoned up and classy-casual undone. There are plenty of ways to wear a Henley, too, if you’re afraid you’ll…

By Evan Malachosky
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Willie Nelson’s Pot-Fueled Poker Game

Just before the sun set on a recent Farm Aid, Jack Johnson, the surfer-singer-songwriter, took the stage in a faded tee and some basic jeans to debut a new song he composed just for the event. The song was about Willie Nelson, the legendary country singer and one of Farm Aid's…

By Mike Newman
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