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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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The Beer That Tastes like a Blunt: Carton Orange Swisher

It's not hard to make a beer smell like weed. A handful of breweries have done it, and it really just requires the right hops. Toss enough dank hops at your brew, and all of a sudden you can market it as "Stoner Ale." While cool, it's not exactly the…

By Mike Newman
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DIY: Ace Hotel Inspired Canvas Headboard

If you've ever stayed at an Ace Hotel you've probably left with more than a few pictures and notes about DIY projects inspired by the decor around you. Megan and Mike Gilger of The Fresh Exchange had a similar experience with the cushy headboards found at the hotels and decided…

By Cooper Fleishman
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10 New Books You Should Know

Whether you read on a tablet, Kindle, or still prefer the smell of a freshly cracked paperback, finding your next great book is never easy. You could never read all the new releases each week, so it helps to know what's worth your time. Here are a handful of new…

By Mike Newman
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Peaky Blinders: The Best Show You’re Not Watching

There's a scene in the first season of Peaky Blinders where Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) whips his razor blade-laced newsboy cap across the face of a gypsy who just proudly insulted his family. In that moment, all the coldness in his eyes bleeds out on the screen. It's the kind of moment that makes you shout, "Oh, shit!"…

By Mike Newman
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Approved: Retro-Inspired Cameras

Your camera isn't just a tool, it's also an accessory. And while performance is still the most important factor when buying a new one, having a good-looking camera strapped around your neck has a certain appeal to it. For that, the new wave of retro-inspired cameras fit the bill. Here are the ones we…

By Mike Newman
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