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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
By Lanny Fuller
The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School

Your syllabus for an adult-life reset in September.

By Lanny Fuller
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
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Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Buffalo Trace and Chris Stapleton Team up For Traveller Whiskey Collaboration

Buffalo Trace, renowned for its premium offerings like Pappy Van Winkle and Antique Collection, is introducing a new player to its impressive lineup—Traveller Whiskey. Backed by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton, this collaboration with Buffalo Trace master distiller Harlen Wheatley brings forth a blended whiskey sourced from various acclaimed distilleries…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best High-ABV Tequilas to Mix Into Cocktails or Sip Straight

If you glance at the label on an average bottle of tequila, there’s a good chance it will be listed as 80 proof. This means that it’s 40 percent alcohol. This is the baseline for tequila and many other spirits. But, while it’s the most common level of alcohol, it’s…

By Christopher Osburn
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Chew on This: Daneson’s Toothpicks

There’s beauty in simplicity, and Daneson does the simplicity of a toothpick just right.

By Cool Material
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The Vorkoster Smart Lid Tells You When Your Food Goes Bad

Tired of relying on generic expiry dates and contributing to unnecessary food waste? Enter the Vorkoster Lid—a game-changer in the battle against spoilage. Crafted by UDK Berlin graduate Kimia Amir-Moazami, this 3D-printed lid revolutionizes the way we assess the freshness of our food. Say goodbye to ambiguous expiration dates and…

By John A. Paradiso
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Bhakta 1928 Blends Rye Whiskey with Calvados and Armagnac

WhistlePig, synonymous with top-notch American whiskey, witnessed a turning point in 2019 when founder Raj Bhakta departed to embark on a new venture. However, this departure only fueled Bhakta's passion for spirits, culminating in the creation of something extraordinary – the Bhakta 1928. Taking the reins of a brandy cellar…

By John A. Paradiso
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