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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.

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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 100 Favorite Beers of All Time

Our 100 Favorite Beers of All Time [share_small] We can't fathom a guess as to how many beers we've collectively consumed. Does a quadrillion sound too high? And among all those shelf staples, one-offs, and other brews we've downed in our day, there's a collection that has stood out and made…

By Jeff Drumheller
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10 Things You Should Stop Wearing When You Turn 30

When you’re a kid, you can get away with certain things. You can walk around outside in your underwear. You can spill spaghetti all over yourself, and not give a single shit about walking around in front of company. You can… Well, we have two words for you: Velcro sneakers.…

By Maxwell Barna
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Inside: Liberty – The Menswear Show Filled With Our Favorite Brands

Menswear has evolved into a vast landscape littered with highly specific nooks and crannies to satisfy every stylistic viewpoint. And for each of these viewpoints, it seems, there is a trade show catering to it. We've attended most of these in the past, but, as of late, we've found Liberty Fashion &…

By Mike Newman
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How to Make Bourbon-Flavored Toothpicks

The most satisfaction you get from a standard toothpick comes when you remove that one stuck chunk of steak from your far molars. Don't get us wrong—it's a glorious feeling, but these toothpicks will deliver far more satisfaction. Not only will they make quick work of rib night remnants, but they smell…

By Mike Newman
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8 Up-and-Coming Cities to Visit In 2016

We’ve all been there: the disappointing weekend getaway, the subpar “hot” restaurant, the overpriced speakeasy. All represent the classic hype over substance dilemma (and the requisite frustration). For your 2016 travel plans, we’ve curated a list of 8 up-and-coming spots with enough soul and substance to please even the most…

By Drew Haas
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