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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 Hotel at the Edge of Golf’s Holy Land
By Hayley Domin
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Lifestyle
Why Sweet and Spicy Cocktails Are Trending and How to Make Them

A little sweet, a little heat, a lot to love.

By Christopher Osburn
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Lifestyle
The Most Unhinged Frankenstein Movies You’ve Never Seen

A new indie horror standout (and a not-so-great studio effort) sent us down the rabbit hole of Frankenstein films that get truly, gloriously strange.

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
Features
The Bourbon Bucket List: The 20 Best Bourbons You Need to Try at Least Once

These are bourbons to put on your wishlist.

By Mike Newman
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Travel
Vienna’s Most Quirky New Hotel Has Major Wes Anderson Vibes

This Baroque Habsburg building has been used as a palace, an equestrian academy, and a theater throughout its storied history.

By Brandon Withrow
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Travel
The Insider’s Guide to Great Drinks in London

From haute speakeasies to rollicking pubs, here are some expert picks—plus, where to stay when you’re there.

By Johnny Motley
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Features
8 Classic Cocktails You Should Know How To Make For The Holidays

The holiday season likely means you’re in for a few weeks of social gatherings, parties, shindigs, and a lot more heavy meals than normal. Along with all that socializing and eating will likely be a drink or two. And while fine wine or a good beer are worthy social lubricants,…

By Christopher Osburn
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Travel
America’s 5 Best Rail-Trail Destinations for Cyclists

There’s no better way to see America than on two wheels.

By Brandon Withrow
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