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Lifestyle

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

A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
Lifestyle
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
By Brandon Withrow
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable
Lifestyle
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable

The Outer Banks brings commuting comfort to Ford’s off-road icon without sanding away its personality.

By Amos Kwon
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Lifestyle
A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in September 2026.

By Cool Material
Home
I Can Finally Breathe Easily Thanks to This Smart Air Purifier

This smart air purifier is the best upgrade to my everyday health and wellness.

By Cool Material
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Drinks
The 6 Best Smoky Mezcals

Mezcal is known for its wide range of flavors, including various fruits, roasted agave, herbs, vanilla, and oak. But many distillers also craft spirits with a distinctly smoky flavor.

By Christopher Osburn
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Drinks
The 8 Best Whiskeys Under $30

There are more award-winning, memorable whiskeys to be had for a bargain price than you might expect.

By Christopher Osburn
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Entertainment
20 Years Later, the Best Travel Show Ever Made Still Holds Up

Anthony Bourdain’s ’No Reservations’—spanning nine seasons, all available now on Amazon Prime—still deserves its lofty reputation.

By Mo Mozuch
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Drinks
The Good Stuff: A Newcomer’s Guide to Vodka

This versatile clear spirit can elevate artisan cocktails, but the finest examples are best enjoyed neat.

By Christopher Osburn
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