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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
YETI Somehow Never Released a Flask. Until Now.
By John A. Paradiso
Jack, Jim, and Pappy: The 6 Names Every American Whiskey Drinker Should Know
Lifestyle
Jack, Jim, and Pappy: The 6 Names Every American Whiskey Drinker Should Know

American whiskey makers have long had a habit of putting their names on the front of bottles. But do you know the people behind the name?

By Christopher Osburn
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Lifestyle
Jeep’s Very First Electric Vehicle Is Here

Jeep announced the Wagoneer S SUV, the company's first EV

By John A. Paradiso
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Lifestyle
Dr. Squatch Is Here to Care for Your Balls

Dr. Squatch is launching a collection of below-the-belt grooming and care gear.

By John A. Paradiso
Travel
The MoonPass Lookouts Offer a Unique Camping Experience

If you're looking for a truly unique outdoors experience then the MoonPass Lookouts might be just for you. Sitting on 55 acres of wilderness in Wallace, Idaho, the MoonPass Lookouts features five custom-built watchtowers with a full-sized bed, a well-equipped kitchen, table and chairs, and a wood-burning stove. Guests also…

By John A. Paradiso
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Travel
MOLD Architects HOMA Hotel

Looking more like a Bond villain's lair than a hotel, the new HOMA hotel was built into the island cliff's landscape of Serifos. There are three separate units, each with two bedrooms and small living areas. There's also an outdoor kitchen, living and dining areas, and private swimming pools. What's…

By Amos Kwon
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Travel
You Can Buy This Private Island Featured in James Bond Films for $100 Million

We've previously written about the extreme difficulty of purchasing your own private island, so consider that before continuing. Still there's no harm in admiring this stunning island known as Little Pipe Cay in the Bahamas. Plus, you might recognize it from appearances in both Casino Royale and Pirates of the…

By John A. Paradiso
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Features
The 13 Best Bachelor Party Destinations In the U.S. That Aren’t Vegas

Wedding season comes fast every year. From the perfect wedding gift to buy (whether it's for the couple, the groom, or, if you're the groom, the groomsmen) to managing PTO, the wedding itself can be a lot to think about even as a guest, let alone the couple getting married.…

By Brett Braley
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Features
What To Pack (and Not Pack) On a Trip To Iceland

Packing for Iceland comes with certain temptations. The country’s wild enough that it feels like you should drop a couple grand on new hiking boots, socks that have the suffix “Tek” in them, brand new camera equipment, a massive backpack, and waterproofing for all of it. Then you rent something…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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