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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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World Barbecue Champion Tuffy Stone Wants To Teach You All Things Whiskey and Grilling

Some things in life just go together. Fancy watches and nice cars, for example, or slip ons and no-show socks. Whiskey and grilling is high up on that list as well—in terms of both something to sip on while the grilling happens and mixing spirits into the recipe itself. This…

By Nickolaus Hines
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The 5 Best Outdoor Speakers To Make the Most of Summer

The real joy of summer--whether at the beach or hosting a bonfire at home--is making the most of the warm weather. Hanging out, having a few beers, and sharing in some laughs with friends is only half the formula. It really comes down to ambiance to turn a get-together into…

By Brett Braley
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The 23 Best ’90s Movies

How could I possibly put together a list like this and leave off Seven? Or Wayne’s World? Or The Fifth Element? Or The Sixth Sense? Or any of the hundred other '90s movies people love so much? There are a few possible answers to those very natural objections. The most…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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10 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies Light Enough For Spring And Summer

The weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer. It feels like the time for whiskey is over until at least the late fall. But that idea couldn’t be more wrong. The warmer months are prime time for lighter, sippable whiskeys, especially single malt Scotch whisky. Whether you…

By Christopher Osburn
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The 6 Best Workout Headphones That Can Stand Up To Sweat

While the phrase “No Pain, No Gain” may be an axiom that many gym enthusiasts abide by, it shouldn’t extend to your headphones. Loose-fitting headphones that aren’t comfortable (or worse, sweat-resistant), can make you distracted during reps and cause some ear aches after prolonged use. Luckily, audio companies have come…

By Brett Braley
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