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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
Entertainment
9 Beach Reads for Every Type of Guy

Yes, beach reads are for men, too. These page-turners prove it.

By Sylvie Florman
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Drinks
The Best Scotch Whiskies for a Highball

By Christopher Osburn
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Drinks
A Brewer Explains Why You Should Appreciate Sour Beers More

Brewers have largely turned to affordable RTDs to match current tastes. Fruited sours from the likes of Side Project Brewing are the better option.

By Andy Crump
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Drinks
The 9 Best Flavored Whiskeys to Drink Right Now

Flavored whiskeys get a bad rap. But if you know where to look, there are some sip-worthy gems out there.

By Christopher Osburn
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Outdoors
Tested: The Lectric XPress 750 Is a Near-Perfect Commuter E-Bike

When it comes to electric commuter e-bikes, it doesn't get much better for the money than the Lectric XPress 750.

By Tim Wenger
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