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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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Chillsner

You're probably familiar with the Corkcicle. It's a super-handy way to keep your white wine chilled and covered without watering it down. Only issue is, white wine isn't really our go-to drink. That honor belongs to our good friend, Mr. Beer. Well, the folks who created the Corkcicle have heard our…

By Mike Newman
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My Whiskey

Have you ever wanted your own whiskey? Like, a lot of your own whiskey? Thanks to Mississippi River Distilling Company, your boozy dreams have come true. With "My Whiskey" the company's custom whiskey program, you can create and enjoy your very own blend. Working with the guys over there (you…

By Mike Newman
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Starbucks Stainless Steel Chiseled Tumbler

While waiting in the insanity that is a line at Starbucks, you'll be tempted with many things to buy. You're like Odysseus avoiding the songs of the Sirens, only these Sirens are mostly unattractive and sing horribly off-key. You can probably pass up the jars of tea, emblazoned French presses,…

By Mike Newman
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iFlask

Sneaking booze into sporting events and concerts is a no-no. That said, we're not ones to pay $15 for a cup of warm Bud Light and wait in line for an hour while missing the damn event we came to see. Getting a little nip in will be far easier…

By Mike Newman
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15 Coolest Beer Taps

We can’t help the fact that we’re sometimes attracted to bright, shiny objects. It’s why we do occasionally judge a book by its cover, and it’s also why we may order a beer we don’t know based on the really awesome tap handle associated with it. This doesn’t happen all…

By Mike Newman
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