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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

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
Asheville Has Range Asheville Has Range
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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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What to Drink This Weekend: The Tommy Gun

The Tommy Gun was inspired by the fall/winter harvests in New York State. It’s made up of pear liqueur, bitters, Connemara, lemon juice, cane syrup, cardamaro, rye and Armagnac. The flavors of apple and pear combine with walnut to give it a rich, warming flavor. “We used spirits that compliment…

By Christopher Osburn
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Hot Booze Way Better Than Fireball

Everyone knows about Fireball. The spicy, cinnamon-flavored whiskey that is beloved by frat boys and tailgaters alike. It’s pretty much the best thing since Jagermeister, right? Well, actually it isn’t. There are numerous other, much better spicy spirits available and you deserve to know about them. The Revivalist Botanical Gin:…

By Christopher Osburn
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What to Drink This Weekend: Sky With No Ceiling

“This layered port cocktail is inspired by the Oscar nominated movie La La Land,” says Jenn Knott, Head Bartender at 312 Chicago. It’s made with cognac, amaro, lemon juice, simple syrup, port and an egg white. “I used cognac, which I view as a romantic spirit because of its origins…

By Christopher Osburn
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7 Beers Smokier Than a Campfire

If you’ve never tasted a Rauchbier, you’re missing out. This is especially true if you’re a fan of Islay Scotches like Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin. Like many beer styles, the Rauchbier originated in Germany. It’s known for its smoky flavor. It gets this unique taste from the use of malted…

By Christopher Osburn
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ZYX Flask

The flask, by nature, is a clandestine item. It slips in and out of interior suit pockets on the sly and offers secretive nips. Why not bring an added dose of covertness to the whole ordeal with this All Black ZYX Flask? The stainless steel flask sports a mysterious motif…

By Mike Newman
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