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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

This coastal Jalisco town has long attracted artists, celebrities, and discerning travelers. Here's how to do it right.

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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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7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop
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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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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
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The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story

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The Hotel Redefining Charleston Charm

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This Tiny Drone is Strong Enough To Carry a GoPro

Drones are quickly falling into two categories. Either they don't have the ability to tote around a camera and are really just toys you will play with for a bit and then leave in your attic, or they can support a GoPro or small camera and thus can be used…

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60% of the Time, Sex Panther Porter Gets You Drunk Every Time

Whammy! Look what's back. SanTan's seasonal release, Sex Panther Double Chocolate Porter, returns for these cold months to warm you from the inside. The 6.9% porter is loaded with huge chocolate flavor along with some hints of truffle, molasses, and, unfortunately, no bits of real panther. Perfect for pairing with…

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The Most Violent Sport on Earth

Out of the way, Rugby. Step aside, Olympic Wrestling. Take a seat, MMA. We present to you, Calcio Storico ("Historic Football"), the most violent sporting event on earth. Every June, teams gather in Italy to take part and pay homage to the ancient game which is a mix of sport…

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This Song Was Made Entirely From Bicycle Parts

Not since we were laying down skid marks have we really paid attention to the sounds coming from our bikes. Johnnyrandom listened closely and decided to turn his bike into a musical instrument. Check out this short video about the process and to hear a little from the Beethoven of…

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New Apps You Should Know

Since new apps get released at an incredible rate, we figured it only fair to keep you abreast of the best. Stop sifting through all the terrible games and little life helpers to find some gems. Break out your iPhone, iPad or Android device and get to downloading some of…

By Mike Newman
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