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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
Fashion
The 8 Best Takes on the Stan Smith Sneaker

Ever since adidas relaunched the Stan Smith a handful of years ago, the classic sneaker has gone through the ringer in terms of design, style and build updates. UV reactive uppers. Designer paint jobs. Faux Fur. Polka dots. Leather straps. There were a few that we'd never consider lacing up,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The 12 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now

From the best shows you're not watching to the hacks you've never heard of, Netflix is a one stop shop for binge-worthy television shows to occupy you and your significant other over a long weekend. And while we're all for the new releases on Netflix every month, there are plenty…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Sketch Comedy Worth Subscribing To

One of the best things to come out of the creation of YouTube was increased accessibility of sketch comedy. We didn’t have to wait for new episodes of SNL to get quality comedy in four-minute segments anymore. People with access to a video camera, microphone, and sense of humor could entertain…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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10 Up-and-Coming Whiskey Brands

You may have heard whiskey snobs says that American whiskey lacks variety and that compared to single malt scotch it is less refined and more “one note.” That couldn’t be easier to disprove. Just head to your local liquor store and have yourself your own tasting. American distilleries aren’t locked…

By Christopher Osburn
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The Best Pens You Can Buy at the Convenience Store

From Mini EDC pens and Kickstarter pens, to Tactical Pens and Space Pens, the pen has evolved to become more than a simple instrument capable of recording your thoughts. The packaging might have changed, but that same primary purpose of putting ideas to paper remains the same. Availability is going to depend…

By Cooper Fleishman
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