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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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LEGO Ideas ‘Steamboat Willie’ Set

If you still have the Frozen song “Let It Go” bouncing around your brain from your kids wailing it at the top of their lungs on that last road trip, you have a bendy-limbed, whistling mouse to thank. The craze that is all things Disney today stemmed from a simple…

By Amos Kwon
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VW’s ‘California 30 Years’ Van

The freedom of van life and road tripping is enjoyed by more folks than you know, and for some, it’s a year-round lifestyle. And thanks to modern Volkswagen vans, you don’t have to rough it like a dirty hippie. Now, the brand has unveiled a special California 30 Years van…

By Amos Kwon
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A Drug Kingpin’s Stash of Seized Cars Is Going up for Auction

When you have possession of three-quarters of a ton of marijuana (1,500lbs with an estimated street value of $5mil), it's safe to say you're a drug kingpin. If there's anything we know about drug kingpins, they love their rides. Unfortunately for Kong Meng Vang (aka "Steve"), the government got all…

By Cooper Fleishman
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SPIN – A Spinning Flame In A Glass Tube

If you're anything like us, you could stare at a fire for hours. There's just something absolutely mesmerizing about the raw power and force that, even if you don't get visions like The Hound, demands your attention. Spin is a new project from award-winning German firm höfats that combines a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Auto Fabrica BMW R65

Modifying an already great motorcycle takes a deft hand and a great degree of restraint, so as not to utterly bludgeon what made the bike so damned good in first place. Case in point, this BMW R65 by the folks at UK’s Auto Fabrica. Their latest offering uses a classic…

By Amos Kwon
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