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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

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

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The Case for Nashville as Your Next Golf Getaway
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

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

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7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop
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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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We Found the Good Stuff

Our latest favorites for your closet, home, wrist, and everywhere else.

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

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

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7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop

For the beach, the lake, the trail, and wherever you like disappearing to on summer weekends.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

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America’s Most Historic Golf Trip

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The Summer Edit: 10 Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Ridiculously Easy

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

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The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story

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The Hotel Redefining Charleston Charm

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Wild Turkey’s New ‘Cheesy Gold Foil’ Release Is a Tribute To a Collector’s Classic

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The Worst Used Cars You Can Buy, According to Consumer Reports

If you're in the market for a used car, the following list is worth a minute. Consumer Reports compiled a list of 108 vehicles from the last decade (technically 2007-2016) with "much-worse-than-average reliability." Since buying a used car is already like navigating a minefield, this sort of guidance can only help.…

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How to Live a Happier Life, According to Science

Happiness isn’t a precise science. There’s no formula or combination on a lock that’s magically going to turn your day back into the gold you woke up this morning wanting it to be. And hey, before we take one step forward, let us preface everything we’re about to say with…

By Maxwell Barna
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Minuteman Titanium Folding Knife

For many, an everyday carry knife needs to be a bit more robust than many of the simple folders you'll find for twenty bucks. For the demanding knife user there's the new Minuteman folding knife from Bladerunner Systems and Blackstone Valley Knives. The titanium handle is finished with a durable…

By Mike Newman
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Volvo Ditched the Auto Show and Unveiled Its New Station Wagon at a Villa in Stockholm

Auto shows have served as the place for brands to come show off their new products for quite some time. From crazy concept cars, to new technology, or even just the upcoming year’s latest production models, if it didn’t debut at one of the big shows, it hardly mattered at…

By Maxwell Barna
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Kombuis Is a Portable Rocket Stove

Cooking a meals over a campfire presents a bevy of challenges. Instead of figuring out how you can cook everything on a stick when you're camping, simply turn to Kombuis, a portable rocket stove that comes with a pot, pan, and lid. Kombuis doesn't require a battery or a fan;…

By Mike Newman
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