Issue 47

Travel

33 Hidden Gems in the South You Must Visit

Have you visited Saint Helena Island's "Chapel of Ease" ruins? Eaten the hot chicken Nashville locals love? Experienced "Nick's in the Stick's" outside Tuscaloosa? See how many of these off-the-beaten-path gems you've visited and get inspiration for your next adventure.

5 Best Guys' Trip Destinations in the South | StyleBlueprint

Most of these are lesser known destinations perfect for men that love the sporting life - from hunting to golf courses to rustic cabins and fishing adventures, here are some of the best guys' trip destinations in the South!

He Thinks Your Next Vacation Should Be in Detroit. Yes, He’s Serious. - WSJ

The doom loop is over. Now it’s a boom loop. But after the city revived itself, can Detroit rebrand itself?

Travel: Seven Scene-Setting Hotels From Cinema That You Can Actually Stay In

Stay in iconic hotels from movies like Eyes Wide Shut, North by Northwest, and Home Alone 2.

Culture

A Time We Never Knew - by Freya India - After Babel

Frosted tips. Starter jackets. JNCO jeans. The 90s were a vibe. Gen Z is feeling "Anemoia" - or nostalgia for the real-life experiences they never lived through (e.g. my childhood in the 90s). This thoughtful piece, by a Gen Zer, offers deep insight into why and what they really mourn.

Honey, I Love You. Didn’t You See My Slack About It? - The New York Times

Some couples are using professional project-management software to maintain their relationships. Why does it bother other people?

The Bikeriders - STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

The exciting new film "The BIkeriders" premiers in June. It's based on a photograph collection of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club by Danny Lyon - highly regarded as one of the most influential documentary photographers of the last five decades. Learn more about Danny and the film.

Atlanta ranks No.1 city for starting a career, according to consumer metrics | Georgia Public Broadcasting

The consumer website WalletHub compared 182 cities based upon professional opportunities and quality of life. Atlanta also ranked high for growth rates in income, starting a business, and "most fun cities."

101 things to love about Atlanta - Curbed Atlanta

Slightly dated (written in 2019) but most still hold true and are good reminders of why we love our city—just don’t call it Hotlanta.

Nashville Is Booming. Locals Fret About Their Future in Music City - WSJ

As Oracle headquarters moves in, Nashvillians reckon with the pros and cons of being a boomtown.

Sporting

The ceiling and floor for every SEC football team in 2024

What is the realistic ceiling and the realistic floor for every SEC football team in the 2024 college football season?

13 Ski Areas Where You Can Still Ski Into May and Beyond | SKI

It looks more like February than late spring at many of these North American ski areas.

Philosophy

The $1 Billion Test | RadReads

Ever imagined waking up to a billion dollars? Join Khe as he takes the test, exploring happiness beyond wealth, and uncovering the fulfillment in life's ordinary moments.

Music

The Sunset Strip in the 1980s: The heyday of glam metal and hair bands - Curbed LA

For hairbands and rock stars, the Sunset Strip in the ’80s was nothin’ but a good time.

Sphere Is the Mind-Killer - The Atlantic

What it’s like to groove on Earth’s only LED moon

Widespread Panic Completes Tom Petty Trifecta With "Room At The Top" Debut [Photos/Audio/Videos]

Widespread Panic honored FL hero Tom Petty with a 3rd and final encore during the band's send-off show at St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

Golf

The Winners and Losers of the 2024 PGA Championship - The Ringer

Xander Schauffele finally secures his first major win. Valhalla Golf Club gets some low scores—but a solid leaderboard. And Scottie Scheffler has … well, quite a week.

Jim Nantz's newest backyard golf hole is a nod to Augusta National—and looks even cooler than his Pebble Beach one | This is the Loop | GolfDigest.com

The iconic sports voice spared no detail with 15 magnolia trees, azaleas and pine straw, a Masters-like leaderboard, and other Augusta National signage around the property.

What it's like to play with Tiger Woods at the Masters

On this week's episode of Subpar, Masters low am Neal Shipley described what it was like to play with Tiger Woods in a Sunday pairing.

Food & Drink

20 Summer Cocktails You Can Drink All Season Long

Super refreshing Hugo Spritz, Vanilla-Citrus Sangria, and - of course - Margaritas, included!