Matt Bell
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 74 articles
Matt Bell is a travel and grooming writer. He's endured Thai face slapping massages, swam in a cage with crocodiles and hitchhiked Hawaii all in the name of a good story. Follow him @mrmattbell.
5 essential winter trail running tips
While there are some challenges to winter trail running, it can be a lot of fun if you're prepared. Here's everything to know about running in the winter.
Train Like a Warrior In These Six Places
Have what it takes to beat Genghis Khan? A Maasai Warrior? Train like a warrior and you just might.
Four August Getaways (Without the Crowds)
Looking for some August getaways? These won't break the bank or unnerve you with crowds
LA’s Newest Destination Restaurant: Hinoki & the Bird
We loved everything on the menu at Hinoki and the Bird
Fear Not: 5 Men’s Yoga Brands You’d Actually Wear
Men's yoga clothing doesn't have to be as scary as it sounds
Ultimate Road Trips: Patagonia
Sometimes it’s good to feel a little lost. Not that it’s easy to go astray road tripping with a 2013 Jeep Rubicon through the most far flung stretches of Southern Patagonia; especially when the GPS exists in the world. But here, with nothing more than your own 4X4 and the colossal landscape, it’s easy to […]
Cusco, Peru – The Ancient Capitol of the Inca Empire
Our travel guide for Cusco, Peru, the ancient capital of the Inca empire and home to cobble stone streets and ancient Incan architecture.
G-RO: The Carry-On Bag of the Future
G-RO has some of the coolest features of any carry-on bag we've seen.
How to Look Sharp When Hungover
The Best Hangover Helpers to make it look like you're sober as a saint.
Weiss Watches First Ever Limited Edition Timepieces
Weiss Watches Gives Us Limited Edition Timepieces
5 Reasons To Shop the Tommy Hilfiger Surf Shack Capsule Collection
There are four key summer pieces for every guy's wardrobe and a surf board collaboration with some great artists within.
Smell Like Fall: Farmer’s Cologne
Smell like fall without rolling around in a pile of leaves with Farmer's Cologne from Portland General Store
The Manual Awards: The Best of San Francisco, California
This is the first year The Manual is giving awards to our favorite spots in eight cities across America that we think are doing great things for their neighbors, town and overall community. Winners were chosen both by writer’s opinions as well as readers who could vote on The Manual’s Facebook page. Winners will receive […]
6 Reasons to Escape this Winter and Visit The Exumas
If you're looking for a tropical escape without the usual tourist crowd, you need to head to the The Exumas islands in The Bahamas.
Masters of All-Natural Men’s Grooming: Bulldog
Bulldog Skincare: Affordable, Awesome and Award Winning
The Most Luxurious Flannel Sheets
Flannel sheet season is here! These 5 are the softest we could find.
Traveling Without ID? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Traveling without ID is annoying, but not impossible. Here's what to do.
6 Things To Know About the (New!) Society Hotel Portland
5 Things to Know About The Society Hotel Portland
Off the Beaten Path: Volcano Surfing in Nicaragua
Volcano Surfing Leon, Nicaragua and more off the beaten path gems
See This, Do That: September
Summer's not over just yet. Here's what to do in September to keep the sun shining
Feel Good Friday: Mister Beardwash
Mister Beardwash loves anyone or thing with whiskers. Case in point, with the purchase of every bottle of their wash and/or conditioner made specifically to clean beards and mustaches, you’re in fact donating to the North Shore Animal League of America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. What’s more beard warming than […]
The Definitive Guide to Avoiding Mosquito Bites
Say, "Bite me," to mosquitos in the best way possible.
Topanga Canyon in a Bottle
Topanga Canyon was made famous in the 60s as the seat of drop-out, counter-culture. It’s a large stretch of creek-carved California beauty just outside Malibu where Woodie Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Mick Fleetwood and John Densmore (of the Doors) all preferred to settle. Neil Young wrote music here; so did The Mama’s and the Papa’s, and […]
Get Better Sleep With Sleep Shield
Melatonin. It’s that naturally occurring hormone that regulates our sleep pattern but that doesn’t always seem to work. The science on melatonin is varied—you can boost your levels if you take it in pill form, and some voluntary lifestyle changes like slowing down on booze and coffee can help too. But one thing that decreases […]
Off the Beaten Path: 5 WWII Sites You Won’t Find on the History Channel
Vodka, Champagne, Scuba Diving and more stimulating ways to remember World War II than watching any movie
Learn Primitive Survival Skills (Sort of) at Canyon Ranch, Tucson
Learn how to survive in the wild (sort of) at Canyon Ranch in Tucson.
