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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less
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Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

By Beau Hayhoe
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An Arizona Golf Trip Even Non-golfers Will Enjoy

Arizona might be the rare golf destination where everyone in the group wins. Even the guy who has never swung a club.

By Cool Material
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An Ode to Oklahoma Style Barbecue

You’ll find people who insist that there are four epicenters of barbecue in America that constitute the undisputed quadrumvirate of masterfully smoked meat: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Ignore such blowhards: just about every corner of America boasts a time-honored, cherished barbecue tradition. Whether it's Santa Maria tri-tip…

By Johnny Motley
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London’s Secret World War II Tunnels Will Be Open to Public

Beneath the bustling streets of London lies a hidden gem with a rich history – the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels. Built as a wartime shelter during WWII, these mile-long tunnels have seen it all. From housing MI6's covert Special Operations Executive to serving as the communication lifeline between the White House…

By John A. Paradiso
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‘The Amazing Race’ For Everyday People: Taking a Tour With Competitours

“Tonight we will be sleeping in…” Ari Charlestein, owner and “Evil Genius” for the competition-based tour company Competitours, begins to tell a group full of people who are all hanging from the edges of their seats. “Actually, no, let’s make this a challenge,” he says. “Every team needs to WhatsApp…

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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What It’s Like to Wander the Ice Caves of Iceland

My grandparents had a place in the Poconos up until I was in college, and I grew up going in and out of the Appalachians. Over time, I learned enough to be able to rattle off a few fun facts about the mountains here and there: They’re one of the…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Eastside Bowl Delivers Retro Charm and a Ton of Fun

If you've ever wanted to live out your Big Lebowski dreams then head to Nashville and pay a visit to Eastside Bowl. Built within a former K-Mart, Eastside Bowl is a meticulously crafted space offering food, drinks, and of course bowling. Inside the 33,000-square-foot bowling alley you'll find a diner,…

By John A. Paradiso
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