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The Alps Beyond Ski Season: An Epic Fall Road Trip Through Italy and Switzerland

The Alps Beyond Ski Season: An Epic Fall Road Trip Through Italy and Switzerland

Two lesser-known Alpine destinations. Two very different takes on the year-round après-ski lifestyle.

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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026
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VESSEL Solved One of the Most Annoying Things About Your Golf Bag
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season
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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair

The perfect balance of polished and undone, without the crunch, grease, or obvious effort.

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

The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
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The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide

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How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

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My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
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My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup

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

This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

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Inceptor, The Unofficial “Inception” Board Game, Will Blow Your Mind

Thanks to Kickstarter, we're in the midst of an independent board game revolution. We've all thought of designing a game at one point or another, but the people at Pilot Study actually made it happen. Their foray into the world of dice and moving pieces is based on one of…

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The New Godzilla Movie Looks Incredible

Reboots have disappointed us greatly in the past so we try to taper our expectations. That said, the new Godzilla movie looks fan-freaking-tastic. So much for tapered expectations. If you didn't already have May 16 circled on your calendar, this new Official Main Trailer will make you reconsider.

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The Chess Set Designed For Mechanics

After a long day of coating your hands in grease, dirt, and general unknown black substances, give your body a break and put your mind to work with the Tool Chess Set. Each set is handcrafted out of everyday hardware that's powder-coated for a sharp look and hefty feel. Maybe…

By Mike Newman
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The Makemoney Clip Gives The Standard Money Clip a New Look

You might not be making any extra money with The Makemoney clip, but you will be making some heads turn. The smart little money holster is small and unobtrusive but sharp enough to draw some attention. Cast out of either bronze or copper, each offers just enough flex so you…

By Mike Newman
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Silicon Valley Season 1 Trailer

Mike Judge teaming up with HBO sounds like a pretty devastating combination. Silicon Valley follows the exploits of a handful of programmers trying to make it out West as they deal with the pressure of trying to be the next Steve  (Wozniak). Here's the trailer for the first season which debuts…

By Mike Newman
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