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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
By Cool Material
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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Our 15 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts are a national treasure. It’s been almost a decade since Bob Boilen starting inviting people to play behind his desk and in that time, established artists and brand new bands alike have graced the space with some of the best musical performances ever played. The bar’s…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Best Manual Razors for a Clean Shave

We know beards are all the rage these days, but every once in a while there's a good enough reason to show off that baby face you've been hiding. Whether you're shaving for a job, a special occasion or just for personal preference, you have options. Choosing between cartridge, safety…

By Cooper Fleishman
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11 Museums in the U.S. That You Need to Visit at Least Once

Usually we think of museums as stuffy places old people go to so they can see stuff their parents used. But they’re not all like that. There are plenty of museums that cater to your interests, which sounds like an over generalization until you realize how many museums there are.…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Gadgets and Gear You Need for the Perfect Road Trip

The perfect road trip requires preparation. We're not just talking the right amount of beef jerky to last you a few states; we mean outfitting your car with helpful accessories. There are fantastic pieces of tech that can make your road trip a whole lot easier and far more enjoyable.…

By Mike Newman
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Alexa Hacks: 8 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know Alexa Could Do

Whether you call them hacks, easter eggs, or skills, there are a lot of useful, interesting or downright funny things that Amazon Echo units can do now. Which is good, because you need something to distract you from the fact that you've agreed to co-habitate with Skynet. We all know…

By Cooper Fleishman
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