Win a Luxury, Off-the-Grid Experience With FX and Wander
FX is offering one grand prize winner a luxury, off-the-grid Joshua Tree trip in a Wander resort with the option to learn to live like a rogue agent.
Merrell’s New Walk & Talk Hotline: Company While You Hike
During a time of strained social connections, Merrell offers therapeutic human interaction and outdoor reconnection with its Walk & Talk hotline during June.
Stitch Fix Launching Sustainably Made Knits
On Nov. 2, the online, personalized subscription service Stitch Fix will launch Mohnton Made, a sustainable, size-inclusive modern basic line.
Should You Try These TikTok Soda Hacks?
Want a bubbly fix, but looking for a healthier alternative? The Manual offers a voyage to discover what alternative soda recipes TikTok users are posting.
Best U.S. Towns and Cities for Young Professionals
Wrapping up the best U.S. cities offering a place where careers can take off, there are many recreational options to explore that won’t break the bank.
Here Are the Best Shoes for Leaping Into Summer
The sun is out and warmth is in the air. Time to get outside with the best new men’s shoe releases to lace up and get going on the season’s best activities.
8 Great LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Stream During Pride Month
The Manual brings you eight great LGBTQ+ documentaries to explore the movement’s history and the events that helped shape today’s queer climate.
Rare ‘Star Wars’ Gear and More in Massive Hollywood Auction
Propstore will host a huge Los Angeles auction from June 21 to June 24, which will include over 1,800 unique and original items from hit Hollywood films.
White Noise Podcasts Are a Hit – Should You Be Listening?
Whether it's a white noise hiss, pink rustling leaves, or brown thunder, audio entrepreneurs purvey a world of soothing sounds. Should you be listening?
Americans to Buy More Mezcal and Tequila Than Whiskey In 2022
For the first time, Americans are anticipated to spend more money on mezcal and tequila than they will on U.S.-made whiskeys or rum in 2022.
Store, Trade, Sell Your Rare Sports Cards In the eBay Vault
eBay's new 31,000-square-foot facility called the vault is now open to store trading cards valued over $750, and soon, physical collectibles of all kinds.
‘Ms. Marvel’ – The MCU’s Biggest Hit on Disney Plus Yet
With a 96% critical rating on the Tomatometer, 'Ms. Marvel' is the highest scoring entry to Disney’s MCU Universe. Does 'Ms. Marvel' live up to its hype?
Are Music CDs Coming Back and Will They Be As Popular?
It's been 17 years since compact disc sales rose (at least Adele's did). This medium’s attraction and accessibility helps the format’s rise (and ceiling).
Vrbo Releases Its First Top 10 Vacation Homes of the Year
Vrbo reviewed hundreds of thousands of private vacation homes to uncover the outstanding properties on its inaugural top 10 best U.S. vacation homes.
Tinder and Human Rights Campaign Team Up During Pride Month
This Pride month, Tinder teamed with LGBTQ advocacy group, the Human Rights Campaign, to call for ceasing the ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men.
Parlor Aims to Shape Tomorrow’s Borderless Social Club Today
Parlor is a tech-forward, app-based social club trailblazing a new wave of modern-day social clubs — without the high price or location-based commitment.
The Chainsmokers Limited, Mood-Altering Shades With Futuremood
In a limited-edition collaboration with The Chainsmoker band, Futuremood's colored sunglasses stimulate moods with light and color via halochrome lens tech.
Why the Saudi-backed LIV Tour Has the PGA Banning Golfers
As the tour tees off, 17 PGA pros have turned in their PGA cards to join the controversial LIV tour. This includes Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson.
Documentary Film Finds Awe in “The Sanctity of Space”
Streaming now on Amazon and Apple TV, the documentary "The Sanctity of Space" finds three friends traversing Denali Park’s most challenging peaks in Alaska.
Should You Be Keeping Up With ‘The Boys’ in Season 3?
The long-awaited return of "The Boys" dropped on Amazon Prime last week. Should you be watching? Find out with The Manual's season 3 post-release preview.
New Orleans Fest Sets Sustainable Model In “Geauxing Green”
French Quarter Fest organizers in New Orleans not only brought back music in 2022, but are shaping a sustainable future with the “Geauxing Green” program.
$2 Million Auction Estimate For Batman’s 1986 Dark Knight
On sale June 16, Heritage Auctions estimates a $2 million cost for original cover art for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Frank Miller’s 1986 graphic novel.
Women and Black Artists Dominate 2022 Americana Nominations
The 2022 Americana Music Association nominations are marked by racial and gender diversity, in contrast to the genre’s reputation as a bastion of white men.
The Magic Number 170 – the Best Nicolas Cage Film Yet?
While "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" may not live up to the best Nic Cage film yet, it's a worthy addition to the Cage canon and a fun meta ride.
Trending TikTok Breakfast Recipes and How to Make Them
These funky new TikTok breakfast recipes (like tomato, feta, and egg wraps, and Lemon Bar toast) are all the tasty, morning rage. Here's how to prepare them.
Introducing the World’s First Sustainable Sauce Company, AWSM Sauce
AWSM Sauce — the world's first sustainable sauce company — is taking on big plastic and changing the way that people enjoy their favorite condiments.
Super Troopers’ Jay Chandrasekhar Launches Vouch Vault App
Aiming to improve movie review apps, Super Troopers' Jay Chandrasekhar launched a free mobile app, Vouch Vault, that utilizes crowdsharing for quality tips.
Southern Tide and Beneath the Waves Partner in Conservation Efforts
Southern Tide has just launched its latest collection with non-profit marine conservation and research organization partner, Beneath the Waves.
These Are the Best Backpacks to Carry You During Runs
The Manual has collated all the needed info to provide you with a review of the best runner’s backpacks to ease your transition to becoming a true dirt devil.
Green Rockers: Music Artists Supporting Sustainable Causes
Music acts like Drake that are taking action to ameliorate their impact, encouraging progressive efforts and positive energy to sustaining the environment.
How to Cook With International Blends, Pastes, and Rubs
Common mixes join with more obscure blends to feature some of the best spice compounds in the world. Find out how to use them with this Manual guide.
A List of the Best Sustainable Products to Use Everyday
For a place to either begin or to expand your collection of everyday essential cleaning, cooking, and grooming solutions, this guide is a great place to begin.
Find Your Next Adventure on the World’s Loneliest Highways
The Manual's guide to most desolate places on Earth on four wheels. Follow along for an adrenaline rush and possible inspiration for your next destination.
Bill Skarsgård Stars as Suave Bank Robber in Netflix’s ‘Clark’
'Clark' is Netflix's unceasing action series starring Bill Skarsgård as the man behind Stockholm syndrome, who swayed Sweden to love him despite his crimes.
Johnnie Walker x BossLogic Releases Rare 48-Year Old Whiskey
Via BlockBar, Johnnie Walker offers an ultra-rare, 48-year-old Masters of Flavour NFT bottle, renowned digital art, and an exclusive Scottish whisky trip.
Celebrate the Asian Communities Across North America
Here are a few ways to engage with some of the best Asian town’s in North America in alignment with May's Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
This Guatemalan Rum is Produced by Master Blender Lorena Vásquez
Zacapa rum is taking ownership and retelling the spirit's colonialist story, empowering its producers and the spirit with locally-produced sugar cane.
L.L.Bean Goes Off Grid for Mental Health Awareness Month
Outdoor retailer L.L.Bean is going “off the grid” for the month of May, shutting down social media accounts in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
The Late Norm Macdonald Left Behind a Surprise Stand-Up Show
Late comedian Norm Macdonald, who died this year at 61, shot a secret standup performance in his living room. It's slated to air on Netflix on May 30.
If You’re New to Mezcal, Then You Need to Start With These Bottles
If you're curious about trying mezcal, here's where to start. These recommendations for beginners take readers through the history and tase of several mezcals.
Vast Fast Fashion Firm, Shein, Accused of Design Theft
From the massive to the tiny, from Levi Strauss to solo Canadian artists, Shein is accused of stealing fabric designs to sell them by the hundred million.
Lake Like a Local with Lake Hop Boat Share
Lake Hop is a boating rideshare that connects consumers with private boat owners, an Uber for lakes, and a affordable, fun alternative to "lake like a local.''
Chipotle’s Metaverse Burrito Builder: Is It Worth the Time?
Burrito Builder, Chipotle’s new Roblox simulation challenges players to roll burritos in the metaverse to earn Burrito Bucks. Is it worth the time?
This is What Environmentally Resilient Urbanism Looks Like
A guide to the CNU's 2022 Charter Awards celebrating outstanding architectural urban design and planning, honoring projects to create better communities.
See Why Amazon Prime’s Outer Range is So Mysterious
'Outer Range,' streaming on Amazon Prime Video, stumbled a bit to start, but through episode six, seems to be finding footing as its dark narrative unfolds.
These TikTokkers Are Making Orange Juice Espressos, Should You?
In discussion with Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company, we examine whether you should follow Tik Tokkers making orange juice Espressos.
Fashion Helping National Parks Stay Open and Functional
Since 2014, the nonprofit Parks Project has stepped up to help preserve national parks by raising funds, volunteer efforts, and youth outreach efforts.
Secret Walls Partners With Lgnd for NFT Battle-Auction
L.A.-based Secret Walls artist pairs clashed in virtual reality during an 'NFT Battle Series' with the results going on the Lgnd NFT marketplace auction block.
Cheers to Bourbonism and How It Shapes Louisville Culture
Louisville's love of bourbon has led to Bourbonism, a term describing how the local bourbon industry is a driver of tourism and business growth.