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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
Transportation
2024 Jeep Avenger

Although the Jeep Avenger isn't coming to us, it's still big news in the EV realm. The all-electric SUV is the first zero-emissions Jeep ever but will retain the Jeep look with its famous slotted grille and a body that looks like an angrier version of the Jeep Compass. Strangely,…

By Amos Kwon
Avegnger-6
Home
Dorothy’s Latest Poster Reimagines Classic Video Games as Vintage Postage Stamps

We're big fans of Dorothy's series of Stamp Sheets posters, reimagining pop culture icons as vintage postage stamps. The latest edition from the UK print shop is "Classic Video Games" with artwork inspired by some of the best and most recognizable games in history. The print features 42 video and…

By John A. Paradiso
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Entertainment
The Creative Act: A Way of Being

While the world of self-help books might not offer the creative spark you need to improve your life, there are still some genuinely inspirational books written by impressive people that can offer insights into a life well-lived. One upcoming release that we have our eyes on is The Creative Act:…

By John A. Paradiso
Rubin-Book
Drinks
How a Blind Bourbon Tasting Can Make You Rethink America’s Spirit

On a recent zoom tasting with a group of whiskey experts, I sat with two bourbons in front of me. The taster bottles were unlabeled other than a sticker that read “BOURBON WITH NO BOUNDARIES,” with “sample 1” underneath one bottle’s label and “sample 2” under the other. It was…

By Nickolaus Hines
How a Blind Bourbon Tasting Can Make You Rethink America’s Spirit
Drinks
What to Drink This Weekend: The Scofflaw

Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. With the autumn chill hitting full force, it's time to start embracing the rich, indulgent fall cocktails. This weekend, we're…

By John A. Paradiso
Scofflaw