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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
Think You Know Cognac? You Need to Try These Three Bottles

The biggest names in Cognac need no introduction. These three brands bring something different to the spirit category in the best ways.

By Nickolaus Hines
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Transportation
Porsche Debuts 2025 911 GTS T-Hybrid Model

This is Porsche's first hybrid 911 ever.

By John A. Paradiso
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Drinks
How Filmland Spirits Uses B-Movies to Add Whimsy to American Whiskey

Filmland Spirits brings a bit of fun to the mostly staid world of American whiskey with ryes and bourbons modeled after pulpy movies.

By Nickolaus Hines
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Lifestyle
Work, Play, Repeat: Win a Trip to the City That Has It All

Enter for your chance to win a 2-night stay at the St. Regis Toronto, a flight to/from Toronto on Air Canada, a gift certificate valued at $1,000 from Carl Friedrik, and $500 cash to spend during your time in the city. Terms and conditions apply.

By Cool Material
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Drinks
The Best Smoky Mezcals Under $100 That Belong in Your Home Bar

Not all mezcals are smoky, but there are some great affordable options if you're looking for an agave spirit with a hint of campfire.

By Christopher Osburn
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