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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
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
Inside the 35th Kentucky Bourbon Festival Inside the 35th Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Lifestyle
Inside the 35th Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Bourbon has never been bigger. And somehow, it still has secrets.

By Lanny Fuller
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
Lifestyle
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

The drinks, the music, the vibes, and everything else you need to end summer on a high note.

By Cool Material
Transportation
2024 Jeep Avenger

Although the Jeep Avenger isn't coming to us, it's still big news in the EV realm. The all-electric SUV is the first zero-emissions Jeep ever but will retain the Jeep look with its famous slotted grille and a body that looks like an angrier version of the Jeep Compass. Strangely,…

By Amos Kwon
Avegnger-6
Home
Dorothy’s Latest Poster Reimagines Classic Video Games as Vintage Postage Stamps

We're big fans of Dorothy's series of Stamp Sheets posters, reimagining pop culture icons as vintage postage stamps. The latest edition from the UK print shop is "Classic Video Games" with artwork inspired by some of the best and most recognizable games in history. The print features 42 video and…

By John A. Paradiso
Stamps-1
Entertainment
The Creative Act: A Way of Being

While the world of self-help books might not offer the creative spark you need to improve your life, there are still some genuinely inspirational books written by impressive people that can offer insights into a life well-lived. One upcoming release that we have our eyes on is The Creative Act:…

By John A. Paradiso
Rubin-Book
Drinks
How a Blind Bourbon Tasting Can Make You Rethink America’s Spirit

On a recent zoom tasting with a group of whiskey experts, I sat with two bourbons in front of me. The taster bottles were unlabeled other than a sticker that read “BOURBON WITH NO BOUNDARIES,” with “sample 1” underneath one bottle’s label and “sample 2” under the other. It was…

By Nickolaus Hines
How a Blind Bourbon Tasting Can Make You Rethink America’s Spirit
Drinks
What to Drink This Weekend: The Scofflaw

Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. With the autumn chill hitting full force, it's time to start embracing the rich, indulgent fall cocktails. This weekend, we're…

By John A. Paradiso
Scofflaw