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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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What Your Girlfriend Wants You to Wear

A large part of the reason we try to look good is to impress the fairer sex. So it couldn’t hurt every once in a while to get a woman’s perspective on the clothing and accessories she’d prefer. We turned to our friends at Style Girlfriend to do just that. Here…

By Style Girlfriend
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How to Make Craft Beer BBQ Sauce

At some point this summer you will use that versatile condiment called barbecue sauce. But why be relegated to the BBQ sauces at the store? Why not make your own? And why not amp it up with a little craft beer? Yes, this is how to make Craft Beer BBQ…

By Kevin McCauley
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Win a Trip for 2 to San Diego

Before you know it it'll be the end of August, your summer will have passed and you'll wonder how you went another warm weather season without taking a proper vacation. Don't worry, we won't let that happen to you this year. That's why we've partnered with Leesa to send you and a…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Gas Grill for Every Budget

When it comes to convenient outdoor cooking, a gas grill is your best friend. Grab the propane. Turn a knob. Cook. Simple. Selecting your grill, however, is not. If you're looking for a gas grill for a summer full of burgers and dogs, let us help you select one that's worth the…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Charcoal Grill for Every Budget

A charcoal grill is often more portable and affordable than a propane-powered numbered. One can also deliver something a gas grill does not: sweet, sweet smokiness. If you've opted to go the charcoal route but don't know which grill to get, let us help. Here are the best charcoal grills for…

By Mike Newman
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