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Glent Custom Shoes Turned Me Into a Bespoke Shoe Devotee

In a workshop near Madrid’s Parque del Retiro, señor Antonio, Glent Shoes’s master shoemaker, sits monocled at his workbench as he applies the finishing touches of polish to a pair of loafers. The atelier, redolent of rich leather and fresh rubber, looks much the same as a medieval Spanish workshop…

The Case for Carrying a Knife Every Day From Someone Who Has Done It for 20 Years

Personal knives have been an essential everyday tool for millennia for people around the world. This tradition continues today, but in a world of technology overdose, it's not nearly as pervasive as it was a century ago. The good news is that you don't have to be a solider, a…

What It’s Like to Wander the Ice Caves of Iceland

My grandparents had a place in the Poconos up until I was in college, and I grew up going in and out of the Appalachians. Over time, I learned enough to be able to rattle off a few fun facts about the mountains here and there: They’re one of the…

The Best Coolers With Wheels to Handle Heavy Loads

Planning a trip to the beach or going on a camping adventure necessitates consideration of one very important factor: How are you going to keep your beer and food cold? You're going to need a cooler that can keep up with your needs. Coolers with wheels are a must-have accessory…

Eastside Bowl Delivers Retro Charm and a Ton of Fun

If you've ever wanted to live out your Big Lebowski dreams then head to Nashville and pay a visit to Eastside Bowl. Built within a former K-Mart, Eastside Bowl is a meticulously crafted space offering food, drinks, and of course bowling. Inside the 33,000-square-foot bowling alley you'll find a diner,…

The Ultimate EDC Guide With Everything You Need Before Leaving the House

In today's world, it's more important than ever to be prepared for anything. That's where EDC, or everyday carry, comes in. EDC is all about having the essential items you need on hand at all times, so you can handle whatever life throws your way. Exactly what makes each person's…

Why You Should Own a Blu-ray Collection (Really)

Last year, the Motion Picture Association tallied the number of consumers worldwide with subscriptions to streaming services as of 2020. The final count stopped at a cool 1.1 billion. That, to use a brainy technical term, is a lot of consumers. That MPA report isn’t exactly surprising. There’s a good…

To Fully Live La Dolce Vita, Look to the Life and Art of Slim Aarons

Saturated Mediterranean beaches. Exiled Russian aristocrats. Senators’ wives. Roman temples. Palm Beach mansions. Striped umbrellas, tiaras, and Cuban cigars. These are, of course, only a small portion of what Slim Aarons documented during his decades-long career. Aarons, whose work has had a resurgence since the Instagram age, is best remembered…