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Culture
Boxer Mike Lee on Bloody Noses, Visualization, and Turning Down a Career on Wall Street
Here's what the No. 3 light heavyweight boxer in the world eats, drinks, and thinks.
Travel
How to Disconnect From the World at a Secret Cabin in the Woods
Here's how you can escape to a blissful fortress of solitude without Wi-Fi, Facebook, or the 24-hour news cycle.
Living
Best Backyard Party Essentials for a Sizzlin’ Summer
Sun's out, fun's out. Time to get grilling this season — here's what you need to complement your barbecue game.
Food & Drink
New Australian Collab Brews Up Instant Coffee That Actually Tastes Amazing
No really — it's specialty coffee in instant form.
Outdoors
The Best Deals on Big Agnes Tents During the REI Anniversary Sale
Looking for a new tent? We've got you covered. Check out this year's REI Anniversary Sale.
Fashion & Style
6 Summer Travel Bags to Save You Time and Frustration
Today’s backpacks, carry-ons, laptop carriers, and duffel bags are more stylish, lighter, and multi-purposeful than ever.
Food & Drink
How a Steakhouse in a Casino is Upping the Cocktail and Food Pairing Game
All three pairings were slam dunks, you might say. (Warning: More puns ahead.)
Fashion & Style
This $36,000 Parmigiani Fleurier Watch Is Its Own Work of Art
The process of creating this timepiece involved a "miniaturist painter."
Living
Capital Hill Residence is the Only Home Ever Designed by Zaha Hadid
When you’re a Russian billionaire and friends with one of the greatest architects, what do you do? Have her build you a spaceship house, obviously.
Podcast
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Legendary Guide to Everything Episode
The Legendary Guide to Everything is a new series from The Manual devoted to all things awesome.
Food & Drink
Your Ultimate Guide to Genever (First Lesson: It’s Not Gin)
Depending on the style, a genever can taste something like a gin or more like a smokey Scotch.
Travel
Airbnb Launches Experiences in Puerto Rico, Donates All Proceeds to Recovery Efforts
The initiative has the potential to inject millions of dollars into the local economy.
Food & Drink
It Brews Coffee … And Beer? The Pico U is a Countertop Fix For All Your Vices
Don't call it a Keurig: The Pico U is PicoBrew's smallest, cheapest, and most versatile option yet.
Outdoors
Best Fishing Gear for Both Amateurs and Experienced Anglers
Grab your buddies, hop on a boat, and gear up for the ultimate summer fishing trip.
Travel
Circle the Globe on the World’s Longest Cruise: 245 Days, 6 Continents, and 59 Countries
How's this for bucket list-worthy? And it only takes about eight months.
Travel
Far Off the Beaten Path: 3 Most Remote National Parks in the United States
The U.S. National Park system includes many smaller, lesser-known, remote parks that provide the perfect opportunity to unwind and unplug.
Living
How to Sharpen a Knife with a Water Stone (Video)
You wouldn’t face a legion of belligerents with a dull sword, would you? Well, neither should you face a legion of tomatoes with a dull knife.
Music
Best Road Trip Songs: Hit Play Then Hit the Gas
Ah, the open road! It beckons us to cast aside responsibility, embrace the unknown, jump in the car, and just go. Take this mixtape with you.
Travel
6 Historic Hotels With Pasts as Amazing as the Amenities
There is nothing quite like ordering a martini in the same bar as Hemingway.
Fashion & Style
Here’s What to Wear on Memorial Day Weekend
Make this Memorial Day outfit memorable. Here's our guide.
Food & Drink
Crowd-Sourced Cognac: Frérot XO was Created by Flaviar Members
Frérot XO is Cognac by the people, for the people. More specifically: 800 Flaviar members, for the public.
Auto
Get up to Speed on Motorcycle Slang with Our Comprehensive Dictionary
Like any specialty, motorcycling has its own vocabulary. This ever-expanding cheat sheet will have you sounding like a seasoned rider in no time.
Living
The Bothy Project Inspires a Hiking Hut Building Boom in the UK
It might just be time to bring the trend to States.