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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 Most Unhinged Frankenstein Movies You’ve Never Seen
By Andy Crump
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Lifestyle
What It’s Like to Mush Your Own Dog Team Through Alaska

Experiencing Alaska by dog was truly magical.

By Brandon Withrow
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Lifestyle
Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026

The first Booker’s release of the year is inspired by none other than the Big Easy, one of Booker Noe’s favorite cities

By Beau Hayhoe
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Lifestyle
The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide

Everything you need to turn a guys trip into something better.

By Lanny Fuller
Features
30 Sandwiches Worth Traveling For

The humble sandwich is truly the great equalizer. All you need is two slices of bread and some meat, cheese, and/or veggies to put in between. No matter your culinary skills, anyone can make a sandwich. But, as any true sandwich connoisseur would know, it takes something special to elevate…

By John A. Paradiso
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Transportation
1972 Porsche Design 911 S 2.4 Targa

The '70s 911 Targa is an icon in its beauty, simplicity, and driving purity. Porsche Design is celebrating its 50th Anniversary by auctioning a one-off 1972 911 S 2.4 Targa that's been meticulously restored to perfection. It's the result of a collaborative effort between Porsche Design and Porsche Classic. The…

By Amos Kwon
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Health
Take Control of Your Health With Help From Noom

With so many different approaches to diet, weight loss and just being a generally healthier person, it's easy for any of us to get lose in the weeds. Skip the celebrity diets, the insane workouts and all the unhealthy side effects in favor of a program that will not only…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Features
A Guide to Bourbon: Underrated, Overrated, Budget-Friendly

Bourbon might as well be America's version of Single Malt Scotch because it's truly drinkable in many forms and boasts a flavor experience that's deep and wide. Bourbon drinkers are no longer found just in bars along dusty roads in the south. In fact, those who imbibe cut a wide…

By Amos Kwon
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Drinks
What to Drink This Weekend: Daiquiri

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. The summer heat isn't letting up anytime soon so if you're going to go to the trouble of making yourself…

By John A. Paradiso
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