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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
By Cool Material
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
Lifestyle
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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Lifestyle
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
Lifestyle
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
Drinks
Holiday Party Essentials: 10 Bottles (and Cocktails) Spirits Experts Suggest Bringing

Getting together for the holidays — whether it’s with friends, family, or both — is made all the better with the right drink. A few bottles of sparkling wine will surely be present, but sometimes the occasion calls for something a little stronger. A quality spirit and a house cocktail…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Entertainment
5 Video Games That Play Better Now Than When They Were First Released

These days, it's not uncommon for video game developers to continue working on a game after it’s been released. Sometimes that means developers are putting new coats of polish on a real turd of a game. I don’t really care too much about those. What I like more is when…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Features
The Best E-Bikes, From Practical to High Design

Finding the right e-bike is a matter of balancing utility, power, and price (and yes, they can get as expensive as a car. From electric commuter bikes to e-bikes that are perfect for your first foray into the e-bike market, these are the options that you'll want to have in…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Features
This Cannabis Book Teaches You How To Make Dispensary Quality Edibles At Home

After Monica Lo was put on pain medication for a herniated disc, she decided to switch to edible cannabis for something that was easier on her system. Though with a strict landlord, discretion was key. And that’s where a sous vide came in. At the time, Lo was working as…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Fashion
Death & Co.’s New Fragrance Line Elevates the Brand to Another Level

Since 2006, Death & Co. has been considered one of the best bars in the world -- and for good reason. With its pitch-perfect ambiance and classic cocktails done right, it's an institution up there with Balthazar's and the Polo Lounge. Now, with the help of de Kloka, they have…

By Brett Braley
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