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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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Skull-Shaped Japanese Sugar Cubes

Having a spot of tea doesn't sound like the most badass experience. It's not usually the precursor to a wild brawl or a death-defying bike ride. With these Skull-Shaped Japanese Sugar Cubes, you can up the intensity of your next cup of coffee or tea whether you want one lump…

By Mike Newman
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Age Your Own Whiskey in 24 Hours

If you want to give that bottle of vodka or gin a new depth of flavor, pick up this Barrel-Aged Spirits Kit. Each includes two charred-oak barrel staves and a cheesecloth that allows you to impart some oak and spice to your light alcohol. Simply add one stave to a…

By Mike Newman
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Minipresso Portable Hand-Powered Espresso Maker

Espresso is a luxury usually enjoyed at home or at a coffee shop, but just because you're out camping or taking in the great outdoors, doesn't mean you can't enjoy a fresh espresso to deliciously infuse you with caffeine. With Minipresso, you can make espresso anywhere. That's because, unlike other portable…

By Mike Newman
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Tasted: Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA 2005 vs. 2014

A lot can change in a decade. Anyone who's aged a beer that long knows the brew can transform into an entirely different beast in the course of 10 years. While we've aged many big stouts and barleywines before, there's always been one beer that's intrigued us from an aging perspective:…

By Mike Newman
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Midnight Scoop Makes Scooping Hard Ice Cream Much Easier

On the list of things that annoy us, scooping hard ice cream isn't exactly near the top, but it is on the list. And any time a product comes along that makes our lives easier—albeit in a minor way we're all ears. The Midnight Scoop is designed to make scooping…

By Mike Newman
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