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Unique Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Travel Enthusiast in Your Life

If you’ve got a nature lover in your life, your holiday shopping just got a little easier. There are plenty of functional and thoughtful things to buy for people who love the outdoors. Whether they prefer glamping in comfort or roughing it with little more than a tent, any outdoor enthusiast will appreciate a gift that makes it easier to get outside and connect with nature.

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Snapshots from a Morning in Los Angeles' Silver Lake Neighborhood

On the advice of the wise men and women at Gentlemen’s Quarterly, I knew one of the Los Angeles neighborhoods I wanted to visit during my second go-around in the city was Silver Lake. Situated slightly northwest of downtown and very near Dodger Stadium, the neighborhood is known to embrace the “hipster lifestyle” — think street art, clothes that send a message, fancy coffee, and a vegan option at every restaurant.

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Why It's Time to Give the Middle East a Chance

There are 17 countries (including the partially-recognized state of Palestine) that are typically categorized as part of the Middle East, and while some areas are dangerous for travelers, there are also many, many places that would be worthy of any travel bucket list.

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The Incredibly Intrepid Icelandic Expedition: Day 4

Day 4 was set to be the relaxing day, the day we weren’t running around like chickens with our heads cut off, intent on seeing every last nook and cranny we could find. And it was that, which is why no one was too concerned when we got off to another slow start in the morning.

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