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Lifestyle

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

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Ferrari’s Most Underrated Racing Event Is Happening in Austin This Weekend
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4 Japanese Whiskies to Try if You Like Yamazaki

The king of Japanese whisky has some serious competition.

By Andy Vasoyan
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I Lived in Puerto Vallarta for 3 Years, Here Are My Top Recommendations

Take it from a local. What to do, what to eat and drink, where to stay, and more.

By Lola Méndez
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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026

A curated collection of the best Father’s Day gifts for dads who appreciate craftsmanship, clever design, great stories, and really cool stuff.

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The ‘House Inside a Rock’ Concept Is Built into a Rock Formation

We've seen quite a few interesting building transformations over the years, but nothing as ambitious as trying to convert a natural rock formation into a house fit for Tony Stark. That's exactly what Shanghai-based architect Amey Kandalgaonkar did with his House Inside a Rock concept. The 3D rendered concept was…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gruppe5 2002

The BMW 2002 that dropped on the automotive scene in the ‘60s is an icon. The little sporty coupe and sedan essentially ushered in BMW as an enthusiast brand way before they became luxury-minded. Now, Indiana shop Gruppe5 Motorsport has created the ultimate 2002 with body modifications and performance enhancements…

By Amos Kwon
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GXV Patagonia Expedition Vehicle

You can keep your freakin’ Winnebago because you’ll struggle to get over that mall curb trying to escape the teeming hordes of post-apocalyptic mad cow disease-ridden zombies. That’s where the Global Expedition Vehicles Patagonia conquers all thanks to its rugged and battle-ready specifications that are more related to big off-roaders…

By Amos Kwon
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Transfer Your Balance & Pay 0% Interest Until 2021

While we still refuse to completely stop carrying cash, it's more for emergencies because almost all of our purchases happen with plastic. If you're not pulling out one of these credit cards for all your everyday purchases, you're missing out on serious benefits. Whether you're looking for 0% APR on…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Rare Pontiac Firebirds #001 and #002

To call these great Pontiac Firebird “barn finds” would be a mild understatement. Discovered back in 2014 in a rather sad state, these Pontiac Firebirds VIN #001 and #002 were restored to perfection by Dallas-based Gas Monkey Garage, and now they’re up for sale on eBay. Built in 1967, they…

By Amos Kwon
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