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From Medieval Streets to Whisky Islands: The Ultimate Scotland Road Trip

From Medieval Streets to Whisky Islands: The Ultimate Scotland Road Trip

After traveling across the country to coastal villages and buzzing cities, here’s my 6-day Scotland guide for every type of traveler.

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The Case for Nashville as Your Next Golf Getaway
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The Summer Edit: 10 Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Ridiculously Easy
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5 Todd Snyder Sale Picks to Snag Before Summer’s Over

Consider this your excuse to squeeze a little more out of summer.

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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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The Cool Shop

What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

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5 Todd Snyder Sale Picks to Snag Before Summer’s Over

Consider this your excuse to squeeze a little more out of summer.

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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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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

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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
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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Nike Is Bringing Back the Classic Cortez

There are certain sneaker silhouettes that are just timeless. And while Chucks, Jack Purcells, and others may get a bit more press, we've always been partial to the Cortez from Nike. Introduced back in 1972, the track sneakers were fawned over for their comfort and sloping, aggressive design. The clean sneakers…

By Mike Newman
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Tech
Beam Is a Projector that Fits In Any Light Socket

Not every projector has to look like the one your teacher used in 6th grade math class. Beam is a stylish, light bulb-like projector that actually works with any light socket. Simply screw it in and it can blast TV shows, video games, YouTube, and so much more up on your…

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The Pin-Up on Conti Bier Cans Strips When It’s Cold

Keep your color-changing mountains, we'll go with something a bit more enticing to chill. Conti Bier cans feature a pin-up model whose dress comes off when the temp is just right. Why someone would remove clothing as temperature drops is anyone's guess, but we're not complaining.

By Mike Newman
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The ScanSnap Evernote Edition Scanner Integrates With Your Evernote Account

Evernote has organized our lives better than some personal assistants out there, but there's still the issue of bringing physical items into our digital filing cabinet. Sure you could take a picture with your phone then save and upload it, but that's a clunky process. A better and cleaner option…

By Mike Newman
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Ranger Bands Are Field Grade Rubber Bands That Can Help Start a Fire

Rubber bands are the kind of things you need far more often than you realize. When you're at home, you can usually improvise something in a pinch. When you're outdoors, however, it's another story. That's why we'd recommend stocking up on Ranger Bands. Not only will they assist you in…

By Mike Newman
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