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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
The Best Advice from Reddit’s /r/LifeProTips

We’ve said it before, but our love for Reddit can’t be overstated. The self-titled “Front Page of the Internet” is our favorite place to browse, and whether we want the latest breaking news, some sweet EarthPorn, or just want to see what’s trending, we know Reddit is the place to…

By Maxwell Barna
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Transportation
Venier Customs Tractor 05 Motorcycle

The last time we checked in with Brooklyn-based Venier Custom Motorcycles, they had just released a bespoke Moto Guzzi V7 they were affectionately calling Tractor 03. The Tractor line continues with their newest release, the Tractor 05. At first glance, this bike looks incredibly similar to its little brother. This…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Vaustil Primero Grill

A grill is a fairly simple device. Combine a heat source with some grates to keep food from falling in and voilà. Vaustil Grills, an upstart brand inspired by its founders early days grilling with his father in Mexico, took the grill and added clever elements to elevate it to…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
8 Shows We’re Looking Forward to This Spring

Time’s still moving forward, which means great TV shows are still being made. The problem is, knowing which shows will be great can take some serious second-sight. Since we don’t have that and have to limit ourselves to personal preference and gut feelings, which we still feel pretty confident in.…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Features
A Guide to Indoor Plants

A bit of green in a home or office does a lot to keep your spirits up no matter what time of year, so investing in a house or office plant is less of a plant adoption and more about practical mental health maintenance. That said, you’re not looking to…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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