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James Hills

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Why Men Who Love Alaska Cruises Should Try a Canada and New England Cruise This Year

Why Men Who Love Alaska Cruises Should Try a Canada and New England Cruise This Year

ManTripping — Men's Alaska cruise alternative: Canada New England maritime heritage, craft beer, lobstering expeditions and military fortresses. Perfect for sophisticated travelers seeking coastal adventure.

Viking Expeditions vs Victory: Which Great Lakes Cruise Is Right for You?

Viking Expeditions vs Victory: Which Great Lakes Cruise Is Right for You?

cruisewestcoast.com — Viking vs Victory Great Lakes cruises: Compare expedition features, port access, and guest experiences. First-hand insights on tender operations vs direct docking. Perfect for choosing your ideal cruise style.

Ultimate Father Son Adventures: 25 Epic Florida Destinations Beyond The Orlando Theme Parks

Ultimate Father Son Adventures: 25 Epic Florida Destinations Beyond The Orlando Theme Parks

Men Who Blog — Florida for father-son adventures: Authentic experiences from Everglades airboats to space exploration. Perfect for dads seeking meaningful bonding with sons in the Sunshine State.

Eat Clean Bro Meal Delivery Review: A Regular Guy's Honest Take on Convenient Clean Eating

Eat Clean Bro Meal Delivery Review: A Regular Guy's Honest Take on Convenient Clean Eating

ManTripping — Real Eat Clean Bro review: How their meals solved my reheated food problem. Tested 6 meals including beef burrito bowl and salmon adobo. Honest take on taste, convenience, and value for busy guys.

2025 Lexus LX 700h Ultra Luxury Review: Hybrid Power and Executive Comfort in a Capable Off-Road ...

2025 Lexus LX 700h Ultra Luxury Review: Hybrid Power and Executive Comfort in a Capable Off-Road ...

ManTripping — 2025 Lexus LX 700h Ultra Luxury review: Executive comfort meets hybrid efficiency. Experience 457 horsepower and unmatched refinement. Perfect for professionals seeking luxury with off-road capability.

Loveblock Introduces A New Perspective On New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Loveblock Introduces A New Perspective On New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

MSN — I'm a big fan of Sauvignon Blanc, the crisp often lime notes that are associated with it - especially those from Marlborough region in New Zealand are my go-to drink on hot summer days. I'm also a big fan of innovation and I so I'm very impressed with what the folks at Loveblock vineyard created in the process of creating a truly "organic wine".

Four Ways Norwegian Prima Takes Cruising To The Next Level

Four Ways Norwegian Prima Takes Cruising To The Next Level

MSN — With the introduction of a new generation of cruise ships comes the opportunity to rethink conventions and try new things. Sometimes those innovations work ... and other times they need some tweaking to get right.

Magnesium For Men: The Ultimate Guide To Getting Better Sleep

Magnesium For Men: The Ultimate Guide To Getting Better Sleep

ManTripping — Do you often feel tired and drained, even after a good night's sleep? If so, you may be deficient in magnesium. Magnesium intake is essential and plays an important role in many important bodily functions, including sleep. In this guide, we will discuss the health benefits of magnesium for men and the best way to take magnesium supplements for better sleep.

Sailing On A Viking Ocean Cruise Is Vastly Different Than Any Other Cruise I've Taken

Sailing On A Viking Ocean Cruise Is Vastly Different Than Any Other Cruise I've Taken

cruisewestcoast.com — Let's just start this discussion by saying we had a fantastic experience sailing on Viking Orion from Vancouver to Los Angeles. However, after being home for a few days and looking back I realized that many of the things I usually enjoy doing and sharing on a cruise were absent from this voyage.

How I Keep Myself Going When I Travel On Press Trips

How I Keep Myself Going When I Travel On Press Trips

ManTripping — Travel blogger insider tips on how I keep going on press trips

How to Plan the Ultimate Brewery Tour Bachelor Party in San Diego

How to Plan the Ultimate Brewery Tour Bachelor Party in San Diego

ManTripping — Are you looking for the ultimate bachelor party destination? Look no further than San Diego! This city is home to some of the best breweries in the country, and there is something for everyone here. In this blog post, we will discuss how to plan the perfect brewery tour bachelor party in San Diego.

A Guide for Men: What to Expect When Visiting a Spa For The First Time

A Guide for Men: What to Expect When Visiting a Spa For The First Time

Men Who Blog — If you're a man and have never visited a spa before, you may be wondering what to expect. Spa treatments can seem like they are meant exclusively for women, but that's not the case! Men can enjoy all sorts of spa treatments, from facials to massages.

MEATER+ Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer Review

MEATER+ Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer Review

ManTripping — Ever since I was a young man, friends and relatives have tried to teach me various methods to measure how "done" a steak is. Technology now has surpassed lore and any man who loves cooking a great steak needs to have this MEATER+ wireless smart meat thermometer in his tool chest.

Lexus LC500 Road Trip Review Exploring San Diego Beach Towns

Lexus LC500 Road Trip Review Exploring San Diego Beach Towns

ManTripping — The 2020 Lexus LC 500 first attracted my attention at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show for it's absolutely stunning "Flare Yellow" color and it's beautiful lines. I didn't know much more about the vehicle other than that, but I knew I wanted to experience it in person as soon as possible.

Nine Things You Must Do On a Cajun Country Guys Weekend

Nine Things You Must Do On a Cajun Country Guys Weekend

ManTripping — Lafayette, Lousiana is a different sort of part of this great country. While it's "south" ... it's not entirely "The South". It marches to a different drummer with unapologetically male food and rugged adventure ranging from airboat tours through the swamp to exploring the cultural heritage of the Cajun people and of course enjoying some delicious Cajun food ranging from boudin to crawfish and cracklins!

We Took A Preview Tour Of Crystal Symphony Heres What We Saw

We Took A Preview Tour Of Crystal Symphony Heres What We Saw

ManTripping — There's a whole other world beyond just the big feature-packed cruise ships from the big-name brands you are all familiar with and that's the small ship luxury market. While I love sailing on ships like Norwegian Encore and Oasis of the Seas, the reality is that for many people the ship itself is getting in the way of enjoying a cruise.

Nanchos Recipe - Indian Inspired Nachos For Your Next Party

Nanchos Recipe - Indian Inspired Nachos For Your Next Party

ManTripping — Nachos are one of the great American party foods. It's uniquely American in that it took inspiration from another culture and then made it ours. That's what American food is all about - taking the best from around the world and then making it even more awesome.

How to Create the Perfect Charcuterie Platter For a Sonoma County Wine Tasting

How to Create the Perfect Charcuterie Platter For a Sonoma County Wine Tasting

ManTripping — There's a lot of advice out there on how to create the perfect charcuterie board for wine tasting, but this is my advice. Take it or leave it, but I like to create a charcuterie platter to complement the wines that I'm about to taste - but also provide a variety of flavors and textures to entertain your palette.