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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party
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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
Lifestyle
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital

From dilapidated hospitals to disapproving librarians in a bar, I took a haunted Eastern Washington road trip.

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
Drinks
Add to Bar Cart: The Lost Explorer Espadin Mezcal Equally Highlights Sustainability and Flavor

A powerful artesanal mezcal that tastes equally great neat as it does in mezcal-forward cocktails from a sustainability-minded brand.

By Nickolaus Hines
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Transportation
Volkswagen Redesigns the Iconic California Camper Van

Get ready for your next adventure with the redesigned Volkswagen California Camper.

By John A. Paradiso
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Drinks
Boxed Wine Is Summer 2024’s Best Accessory. These Are the 6 to Buy.

By Sylvie Florman
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Entertainment
5 Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books You Should Know if You Loved ‘Dune’

‘Dune’ is one of the most iconic sci-fi stories of all time and helped define the genre. If you’re a fan of the series, these books will become new favorites.

By Alex Borkowski
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Drinks
The Best Delta-9 Beverages for a Mild Buzz

Sip mindfully with these THC-infused seltzers.

By John A. Paradiso
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