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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
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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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Stone Brewing Crime and Punishment

Just like Raskolnikov debated whether or not to rob and kill in "Crime and Punishment," we'd recommend you stop and think about drinking Crime and Punishment from Stone Brewing Co. next time you see them at the bar. The two new beers from the San Diego brewery are not for…

By Mike Newman
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Redhook x Hilliard’s Joint Effort Ale

Break out the bar food munchies and pour yourself a pint of Joint Effort. The brew is a collaboration between Redhook and Hilliard's and is a bit of an ode to the changing times when it comes to pot laws in Washington. The sessionable beer (5.6% ABV) is made with…

By Mike Newman
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MiiR Insulated Growler

If you've ever gone to get your growler filled with sweet, sweet beer only to realize you won't be able to get home and refrigerate it for quite some time, the MiiR Growler is for you. The double wall vacuum insulation will keep your cold beverage chilled for over a…

By Mike Newman
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Finex Cast Iron Skillet

If you're only going to have one piece of cooking hardware in your kitchen it should be a cast iron skillet. Cast iron has been used for cooking as early as the Han Dynasty because they're durable, retain heat and can be non-stick with a healthy coating of seasoning. You…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Brewmeister Snake Venom – The World’s Strongest Beer

Think that 10% double IPA is strong? Snake Venom, from Scottish brewery, Brewmeister, clocks in at a stomach-burning 67% ABV. Snatching the title for the world's strongest beer, the brew is made with smoked peat malt (how Scottish of them) and both Champagne yeast and ale yeast. Now, whether it…

By Mike Newman
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