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Lifestyle

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

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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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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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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
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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
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The Dude’s ‘Big Lebowski’ Bathrobe Is Up For Auction

Dude, mark your calendars! In celebration of The Big Lebowski's 25th anniversary, Julian's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies are unloading over 250 items from the iconic film's set. From Jeff Bridges' laid-back T-shirt and signature bathrobe to his Dude-worthy sunglasses, you can finally channel your inner "Dude" without breaking a…

By John A. Paradiso
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10 Stouts To Prepare For The Cold Days To Come

Whether you want to hear it or not, winter is on the way. And while we still enjoy lighter beers like IPAs, pilsners, and wheat beers from time to time, winter is the season of darker, maltier beers. Specifically, stouts. Dark (and sometimes pitch black) in appearance and loaded with…

By Christopher Osburn
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Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull LEGO Set

Unleash your inner archaeologist with the Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull LEGO set. Skip the museum trip and bring the awe-inspiring world of dinosaurs right into your living room. This 577-piece set lets you construct a detailed T. rex skull with menacing teeth, complete with an opening jaw…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 6 Best Cocktail Smokers For Bar Quality Drinks at Home

Smoking cocktails adds an intriguing and captivating element to drinks, making it a cool and visually stimulating experience for both bartenders and patrons. The swirling tendrils of smoke that envelop the glass create an aura of mystique and sophistication, drawing people into a sensory journey. The aromatic infusion of smoky…

By Cool Material
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The 5 Best Cocktails To Try if You Enjoy a Proper Negroni

The negroni wasn’t what had brought me to Hong Kong. But on a 2019 story assignment to traverse (via bus) the new trans-bay underwater highway linking the city with Macau and the Chinese mainland, it was the cocktail that fueled my journey. Unbeknownst to me before arrival, it was Negroni…

By Tim Wenger
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