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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide
By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
The Soundtrack of a Gentlemen’s Trip

Because music shapes a trip.

By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
What to Pack for a Gentlemen’s Trip

Packing can be fun. I said it.

By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
The Gentlemen’s Trip

We all need an elevated version of a guys trip this year.

By Lanny Fuller
Features
The Most Fulfilling and Fun Hobbies to Pick Up in Your Life

Life can be monotonous. Work, school, kids, work. Hobbies help us unwind, stay mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of accomplishment. They can be – and, indeed, should be – an essential part of life that adds excitement and satisfaction to an otherwise mundane daily routine. Engaging in hobbies is…

By Cool Material
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Entertainment
The 80s Buddy Comedies Every Guy Should See

While you can find great buddy comedies in most decades, there are few ten-year periods in film better than the 1980s. Duos like Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, Alex Winter, and Keanu Reeves, and Tom Hanks and French Mastiff named Hooch made the 80s an…

By Christopher Osburn
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Home
Ecocapsule NextGen Tiny Homes

Tiny homes have taken the world by storm, and Ecocapsule is leading the charge with their NextGen solar-powered abodes. These sleek, egg-shaped dwellings have undergone some exciting upgrades. First off, they've expanded in size to a roomier 17 feet and reconfigured the interior for maximum convenience. Whether you're lounging on…

By John A. Paradiso
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Entertainment
The 10 Best Movies From the 2000s

The 2000s were an incredible decade for cinema, with some of the most iconic movies that have stood the test of time – and defined modern culture from humor to superheroes. From epic dramas to mind-blowing thrillers, the 2000s saw the evolution of screenplay that was designed around visual stimulation…

By Cool Material
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Travel
London’s Secret World War II Tunnels Will Be Open to Public

Beneath the bustling streets of London lies a hidden gem with a rich history – the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels. Built as a wartime shelter during WWII, these mile-long tunnels have seen it all. From housing MI6's covert Special Operations Executive to serving as the communication lifeline between the White House…

By John A. Paradiso
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