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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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10 New Apps You Should Know

Since new apps get released at an incredible rate, we figured it only fair to keep you abreast of the best. Stop sifting through all the terrible games and little life helpers to find some gems and break out your iPhone or Android device and get to downloading some of…

By Mike Newman
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The World’s Most Clever Business Cards

Competition is stiff when you’re trying to lure clients. To stand out in a crowded marketplace you have to get creative. These people got the message. We have no idea if the products or services these folks offer are any good, but we can assure they’ll stand out. These are…

By Mike Newman
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America’s Secret Bars

The necessity of a speakeasy is gone. The entertainment value, however, remains. Sure it’s a little gimmicky, but there’s something cool about having a few drinks in a bar not too many people know about. The secret bar makes you feel like an insider and most serve up damn good…

By Mike Newman
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Beer Bucket List: 25 Beers You Must Try

We're not going to say these are the 25 best beers in the world. That's something very, very subjective. We will say that these are 25 beers that are seriously worth trying at some point in your life, however. Some you may have had already, seen at your local liquor…

By Mike Newman
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The 8 Coolest Cars of Gumball 3000 2013

While most of us will find ourselves starting another week of work, approximately 100 cars will be making the 3000 mile journey from Denmark to Monaco in this year's Gumball 3000. Marking the 15th anniversary of the Gumball 3000, those willing to pony up approximately $46,000 will begin their tour…

By Kevin McCauley
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