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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 Art of Cocktail Conversation
By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

World-class spirits, classic cocktails, and no time spent shaking and stirring.

By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in August 2026

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

By Cool Material
Transportation
New Legend x Iron & Resin Custom International Scout II

We've seen quite a few fantastic vintage SUV rebuilds over the years, but few tickle our wanderlust like this New Legend x Iron & Resin 1972 International Scout II Runner Series. New Legend 4x4 makes some of the most sought-after vintage restorations out there. Iron & Resin has the same…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Build Your Own Mini Boat

Has the cost of a boat kept you from fulfilling your lifelong dream of owning one? Build your own six foot mini boat with the help of Rapid Whale. Industrial Designer and Recreational Engineer Josh Tulberg (the man behind Rapid Whale) has put together a kit that will let you…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Mercedes-Benz G550 Brabus 4×4 Squared

When it comes to upgrading the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class (aka G550, aka G-Wagen), it's pretty much the Brabus 4x4 Squared and everything else. Given their penchant for taking automobiles and making them even more absurd than the designers originally imagined, it's no surprise that limited edition Brabus creations can be…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
City Pendant Light

You might recall the name Stelios Mousarris from an Inception-inspired coffee table we posted about two years ago. The Cyrpus-based designer is back, and this time the artist has something for you to hang above your mind-bending coffee table. The City Pendant Light is equally trippy, with a dark city sprouting…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
8 New Beers You Should Try

With so many breweries releasing so many beers, a beer lover can feel overwhelmed. Paralysis by analysis is real, so it can never hurt for a thirsty traveler to know what to look for. After you’ve made headway on the classics on this list, this list, this list, and this list, reach for something new,…

By Mike Newman
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