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The Case for Nashville as Your Next Golf Getaway

It ain't just for bachelor parties. Music City has an elevated side with championship-caliber golf, luxury hotels, and more.

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The Golf Round That Built a Bourbon Empire
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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
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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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Octovo Leather Goods and Travel Accessories

In an age where trends pop up and fade away like a game of Whac-A-Mole, it's those timeless pieces that never go out of style. Octovo's new Fall/Winter collection of wallets and travel goods are just the items we're talking about. All designed in San Francisco using custom-made Italian vegetable…

By Mike Newman
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Canadian Maple Knife Set

Think of your average chef's knife. Got it in your mind? Okay, it probably has a wooden handle, a few rivets, and a shiny blade and bolster, right? Fact is, there isn't a lot of innovation when it comes to the aesthetics of a kitchen knife. This Maple Knife Set…

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DIY: Copper and Wood Shelf

Doing It Yourself isn’t always the easiest or cheapest option, but odds are you won’t find anything more satisfying than finishing a DIY project with your own two hands. Each week, we’re going to showcase one cool DIY project tutorial from around the web. Spend five minutes in any of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Never Seen Before Photos of Johnny Cash at San Quentin Prison

Johnny Cash's recording of "Folsom Prison Blues" made his stop at said prison a pretty memorable one. In fact, it's one of the most well-known performances from any musical act ... well ... ever. But it wasn't the Man in Black's only jail cell stop. His next stop at San Quentin…

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Shoot Fireballs From Your Palm with PYRO

Finally, our childhood dreams of becoming Ryu or Ken can be realized. PYRO is a little device that straps to your wrist and allows you to shoot fireballs from your open palm. While not a toy, this could be pretty damn fun. Each comes with enough cotton and paper for the…

By Mike Newman
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