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Lifestyle

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

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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026
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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

More than a dozen championship courses, legendary designers, great resorts, and plenty to do after 18 holes make a compelling case.

By Cool Material
My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
Lifestyle
My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup

I went to my first professional golf tournament. I left daydreaming about Australia.

By Lanny Fuller
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle
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
Transportation
1974 Volkswagen Thing

The Volkswagen 181 was a two-wheel drive, four door, convertible Jeep-alternative originally developed for the West German Army. It finally landed in the States in the early 70s where it got the name Volkswagen Thing and developed an almost cult-like status over the years. The weird and quirky vehicle is…

By Cooper Fleishman
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LEGO Technic Ferrari 488 GTE

The Ferrari 488 GTE was a specialized race car version of the twin-turbo V8 street car, the first turbocharged vehicle from the Prancing Horse brand since all the way back to the iconic F40. Now, it's been immortalized by LEGO as a Technic kit for kids and Ferrari aficionados, alike.…

By Amos Kwon
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Entertainment
‘Eau de Bookstore’ Fragrance

No list of iconic, famous or renowned bookstores is complete without Portland's Powell's--aka the City of Books. This half a century old family business that encompasses an entire city block and about a million books is the literal cornerstore of the neighborhood, but it's also become a cultural touchstone over…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
These Everest Crystal Whiskey Glasses Chill Drinks in 18 Seconds

There are more than a few crystal whiskey glasses out there that capture the unique terrain and topography of famous landmarks, national parks and mountain ranges. When it comes to adventure, mountain peaks and whiskey, we're all very much "go big or go home," and that's where these Everest Crystal…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Audi e-tron FE07 Formula E Racing Car

The 2021 season of the Formula E racing series is set to kickoff in Chile in January, and Audi just released details on the new show pony their bringing to the circuit. At first glance, it has the traditional, bat shit crazy looks of a stereotypical Formula race car (sharp…

By Cooper Fleishman
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