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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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How to Buy Her Great Flowers for Valentine’s Day

If there’s one thing we know about Valentine’s Day, it’s that it isn’t about us. In actuality, Valentine’s Day is all about her—making sure we show her that we love and appreciate the time and effort she puts into being with us (as we know, we can be handfuls). Alas,…

By Maxwell Barna
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Doomsday Prep for the Sane Man

It’s a sobering thought, but disasters are inevitable. You may think you’re prepared, but we have some notes, as the emergency kit in your car’s trunk and the granola bars you stashed likely aren’t enough to carry you through the three weeks of hardship you’re in store for. Consider our…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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How to Drink Like Your Grandfather

If you’re into the experimental cocktail scene, no one’s going to stop you. Go ahead and drink your Ron Swanson disapproved drinks. But when we’re bartending or patronizing a cocktail bar, we want the tried and true recipes. The Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and Sazeracs (none of which will appear on…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Only 7 Cars to Consider Buying This Year

One thing we know for sure about most of you is, like us, you love automobiles. From the classics, to the vintage trailblazers and even the fuel-efficient grocery grabbers, you guys love hearing about anything auto. And that’s what leads us here. Whether you’re dreaming of luxury or just want…

By Maxwell Barna
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The 8 Most Beautiful Coffee Makers We’ve Ever Seen

Did you know that 83% of American adults drink coffee or espresso? Whether that coffee is coming from a local shop or the machine in your kitchen, a good cup of coffee comes most frequently from a great machine.  You need a great coffee maker in your kitchen—especially if you…

By Evan Malachosky
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