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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
By Cool Material
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
Entertainment
On Beer and Food: The Gourmet’s Guide to Recipes and Pairings

While you might not know the nuances of pairing wine with food, everyone at least knows the very basic rule that big reds go with heavy meats and whites go with lighter dishes. But what do you know about beer? Beer can have so many unique flavors that it's an…

By Mike Newman
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The World’s Largest Growler

Growlers, for the most part, come in two sizes: 64 ounce and 32 ounce. But what do you do if you have a gathering with more than a handful of people ready to drink? The Juggernaut is a 128 oz. growler that blurs the line between classic growler and mini-keg.…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Whiskey Tasting and Distilling Logbook

With so many different profiles and nuances in whiskies, it can be hard to remember what you like and why you like it. With The Kings County Distillery: Whiskey Notes: Tasting and Distilling Logbook, you can keep a detailed journal of your whiskey tasting adventures. Included is a hardcover journal with…

By Mike Newman
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Features
The Beer That Tastes like a Blunt: Carton Orange Swisher

It's not hard to make a beer smell like weed. A handful of breweries have done it, and it really just requires the right hops. Toss enough dank hops at your brew, and all of a sudden you can market it as "Stoner Ale." While cool, it's not exactly the…

By Mike Newman
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Right Hand of Doom Red Ale Is Brewed in Honor of Hellboy

Let's just say we've turned a blind eye to Hellboy's penchant to knock one back after a long battle. Now that he's turning 21, it's time for a proper drink. (Although, to be fair, he's probably considered German, we would guess, and the drinking age is lower there.) To celebrate the 21st anniversary…

By Mike Newman
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