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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
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

By Lola Méndez
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
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Canadian Maple Knife Set

Think of your average chef's knife. Got it in your mind? Okay, it probably has a wooden handle, a few rivets, and a shiny blade and bolster, right? Fact is, there isn't a lot of innovation when it comes to the aesthetics of a kitchen knife. This Maple Knife Set…

By Mike Newman
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The Ottomatic Makes the Chemex Even Better

You already know about the Chemex. It's that hourglass-looking coffeemaker/pot behind the counter at high-end coffee shops. If you bought the pour-over coffeemaker for your pad, you also know about how much better the coffee is compared to an automatic brewer. Well, if the only thing you've disliked is the amount…

By Mike Newman
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This Skull Bottle Opener Will Remind You To Celebrate

Back in the 1300s, Europeans decorated their homes with skulls as a reminder to celebrate life. What better way to remind yourself to have a good time than this biting skull bottle opener? Hand cast out of bronze, each features two skulls, one of which is ready to clamp down…

By Mike Newman
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Rogue Sriracha Hot Stout

We've boldly proclaimed that we'd put sriracha on anything. Well, the fine folks at Rogue are set to throw down the gauntlet with the release of Sriracha Hot Stout. While we hadn't imagined splashing our beer with any of the Vietnamese hot sauce, if Rogue's making it, we're game. Details on…

By Mike Newman
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The Ice Cream Bar – Alcoholic Ice Cream & Sorbet

For far too long we've been drinking our booze and eating our ice cream separately. What fools! Instead of wasting valuable time not getting buzzed or having or sweet tooth satisfied, we could have been indulging in the desserts from The Ice Cream Bar. While many places have beer and…

By Mike Newman
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