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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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Whisky Potato Chips Exist And Need To Be Eaten

We've gorged ourselves on many a bag of potato chips after we've had a bit too much to drink. Now, we can just combine the experience into one event. Mackie's of Scotland has created some whisky potato chips to stuff in your booze-craving gullet. The only kicker is they're whisky…

By Mike Newman
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Austin Beerworks Made a 99-Pack of Beer

Ever have a rough day and need a few beers to unwind? How about 99? While it's obviously not made for one sitting, Austin Beerworks is celebrating the launch of Peacemaker Anytime Ale by selling a 99-pack of cans. The beer will go on sale next week, but getting your…

By Mike Newman
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Make Your Own Sake

If you've already homebrewed some fantastic beers, distilled your own small batch of gin, and conquered just about every corner of the DIY hooch world, there's one more for you to give a go. This Sake Making Kit gives you everything you need (minus raisins and sugar) to concoct your…

By Mike Newman
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Boylan Heritage Tonic Will Add Some Flavor To Your Next G & T

We're in the midst of an artisanal beverage renaissance. And while we've started to pay more attention to how and where our hooch is made, we often times still blend it with run-of-the-mill grocery store mixers. With Boylan Heritage Tonic, you can give your next G & T an added dose…

By Mike Newman
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Beef Jerky Potato Chips Are The Greatest Thing Ever Invented

Yeah the wheel was nice, and the whole slicing of bread thing sure made sandwiches more feasible, but if we really want to talk about the greatest innovations of all time, that conversation has to start with the beef jerky potato chip. Cherkees are crunchy potato crisps that just happen…

By Mike Newman
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