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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 Perfect Fit: Custom Clothing Sites

One company’s "Large" is not the same as another company's "Large." So while you can have a general idea of what you're getting yourself into, buying some new clothes online is still very much a guessing game. That's why we recommend, for at least part of your wardrobe, going custom.…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
15 Coolest Beer Taps

We can’t help the fact that we’re sometimes attracted to bright, shiny objects. It’s why we do occasionally judge a book by its cover, and it’s also why we may order a beer we don’t know based on the really awesome tap handle associated with it. This doesn’t happen all…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Daft Punk Doing Everyday Things

With Random Access Memories coming out in May, Daft Punk are once again riding a gigantic wave of popularity. Through a guerilla marketing campaign that has left fans in a tizzy, the duo has seemingly reached a new level of untouchability. Or have they? Truth is, despite the masks and…

By Mike Newman
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8 Bar Bets That Will Score You a Free Drink

A long night of drinking can take a toll on your wallet. We say "can" and not "will" because there's something you can do about it. If you're looking to save a couple of bucks the next time you hit up the local watering hole, here are a few tricky…

By Mike Newman
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10 Magazines You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

We buy a ton of magazines. In fact, we may be keeping the entire print industry afloat just from our purchases. We're not talking just the standard ones you find at your local Barnes & Noble, we're talking about awesome indie mags. These are 10 we love that you may…

By Mike Newman
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