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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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Beer Lollipops Are The Candy We’ve Been Waiting For

After dazzling our taste buds with a sriracha lollipop not too long ago, the mad candy scientists over at Lollyphile have returned with perhaps the perfect candy. The company has put together a collection of different beer lollipops to satisfy your sweet tooth and your afternoon desire for a cold…

By Mike Newman
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Hop Soda Delivers That Hop Aroma Without The Alcohol

We love a solid IPA as much as the next guy, but even when they're of the sessionable variety, it's not like we can be drinking beer all of the time. For the times when cracking a juicy hop bomb is not recommended, turn to Hop Soda. Made with hops…

By Mike Newman
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Drink a Beer That’s 3,300 Years Old

We'd recommend aging some of those barley wines you've got for a few years for a smoother profile, but aging something 3,300? That's nuts. While this beer isn't aged long, it is based on a recipe that predates any brew you've downed in your time. Egtved Girl's Brew is based…

By Mike Newman
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Smoking Goose Is Your New Online Meat Store

No one is knocking your standard bacon and you can get some decent sausages at your local store, but if you want to step your meat game up a notch, check out the online offerings from Smoking Goose. The company offers interesting links like Smoked Duck Pear Port, Smoked Kitchen…

By Mike Newman
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iBlock Natural Wood Butcher Block Holds Your Tablet

Everyone has at least one cutting board in their kitchen, but if it's not an edge or end grain piece of natural wood then it's probably time for an upgrade. Here's the thing with the cutting boards we're all used to--they're not as good as all of us originally thought.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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