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London Doesn’t Have to Be Lavish to Travel Well

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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Praga ZS 800

This is one bike you don't want to drop, and riding it might just make you a bit too nervous. That's because it costs $90,000 and only 28 will be made. Czech exotic carmaker Praga hand-builds the ZS 800 and uses titanium and carbon fiber. Based on the iconic and…

By Amos Kwon
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Jeni’s × Ted Lasso Biscuits with the Boss Ice Cream

The breakout Apple TV+ hit show Ted Lasso is entering its third season. And to celebrate the show's arrival on March 15th, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream is teaming up with AFC Richmond to launch a limited edition flavor: Biscuits with the Boss. Named for the recurring bit between Ted and…

By John A. Paradiso
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Dandy Del Mar’s Cord Set is Perfect for Dressing Up (and Keeping it Casual)

Mediterranean-inspired leisurewear brand Dandy Del Mar recently dropped their long-sleeve corduroy shorts and pants. Keeping it casual is the name of the game and this set (paired with the cord bucket hat) shows that even a simple outfit can still look sharp. Available in two color options (carajillo and alabaster…

By Brett Braley
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8 Bartenders Explain How To Perfectly Customize Your Next Margarita

There are few drinks as beloved as the Margarita. It comes in all shapes and sizes, from petite cocktails from a fancy bar to giant goblet-sized ones at (often tacky) restaurants. But it's also an easy cocktail to make your own at home. All you need is to take the…

By Nickolaus Hines
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The Best Indie Glasses Companies For Truly Unique Frames

I got my first pair of glasses when I was four-years-old and I remember it like it was yesterday. They were a large pair, aviator-style, and from the in-house boutique at Wal-Mart. They covered half my face and my bowl-cut covered the rest. Most of my grade school photos still…

By Brett Braley
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