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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide
By Lanny Fuller
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The Soundtrack of a Gentlemen’s Trip

Because music shapes a trip.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Vacay Shave

One of the most wholesome corners of the internet taught me to love shaving again.

By Lanny Fuller
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What to Pack for a Gentlemen’s Trip

Packing can be fun. I said it.

By Lanny Fuller
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Here’s What It’s Actually Like to be a Professional Brewer

One of my fellow bartenders at Wilmington Brew Works made an incredible banana foster stout and another one of us absolutely nailed an extra special bitter (ESB) a few months ago. Another homebrewer I know eyeballed a spicy lemongrass ale that defies classification but was the perfect summer beer. I’m…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Accessories
The 10 Best Under-the-Radar Menswear Brands Stylish Guys Should Know

Any guy can shop online or head to the mall to buy apparel from mainstream brands, and there's nothing wrong with that. If it ain't broke, as they say. As long as you've taken the time to develop your own style and choose quality pieces, you're probably fine. But what…

By Amos Kwon
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Worth the Hype: A Classic Burberry Trench Coat

This is Worth The Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. Spies love them. Detectives, too. British supermodels and even those cartoonish caricatures of nudists both seem to have an affinity for them. I am,…

By Brett Braley
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Fashion
The 5 Best Smartwatch Alternatives to an Apple Watch

While Apple seems to have a monopoly on smartwatches, I understand that they’re not everyone’s thing. Some people are Android people. Others don’t need all the bells and whistles of an Apple Watch. Others still simply can’t justify the price tag. There are several things to consider when looking for…

By Brett Braley
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How I Became a Better Homebrewer After Working at a Brewery

Up until these past few months, the vast majority of my beer knowledge, experience, and philosophy came from my years as a homebrewer. It’s a hobby I deeply enjoy. It brings my friends together, gives me something both creative and practical to pursue, and ensures that my life has value…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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