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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
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
Asheville Has Range Asheville Has Range
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Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Edible Bugs Gift Pack

You've heard it before but probably paid little attention, so we'll repeat: The zombie apocalypse is coming. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow . . . but maybe tomorrow. If you want to train your palate for your future dinners, pick up this Edible Bugs Gift Pack. The gift set…

By Mike Newman
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Pretentious Beer Glasses

If you haven't already, it's time to upgrade from red Solo cups and bad beer brand pint glasses. Some worthy contenders for your shelf space are the glasses from The Pretentious Beer Glass Company. Matthew Cummings' company offers handmade, mouth-blown, wildly interesting beer vessels. From the crazy Dual Beer Glass…

By Mike Newman
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Todd’s Concoctions

Todd's Concoctions is a collection of hot sauces, ketchups, BBQ sauces, and relishes that sound like they were invented by some mad scientist (or someone who was super high). Whether you're topping some steaks or marinating a few select cuts, the different bottles and unique flavors will add a ton…

By Mike Newman
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Knob Creek Smoked Maple

Booker Noe, the founder of Knob Creek, said that everything is better with bourbon. He was a wise man. In honor of him, the company is set to release an experimental new bottle of bourbon for you to enjoy. Knob Creek Smoked Maple takes some classic Knob Creek bourbon and…

By Mike Newman
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DropCatch – Magnetic Bottle Opener

If you bought every bottle opener we've ever featured, you wouldn't be able to afford beer. So humor us for a second while we try to convince you to buy another. The DropCatch is one of the slickest openers we've come across. Mount it on your wall and DropCatch will…

By Mike Newman
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