Matt Bell
Former Digital Trends Contributor
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.
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.
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.
The Manual Awards: The Best of San Francisco, California
Image used with permission by copyright holderThis 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 […]
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.
The Most Luxurious Flannel Sheets
Flannel sheet season is here! These 5 are the softest we could find.
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
Weiss Watches First Ever Limited Edition Timepieces
Weiss Watches Gives Us Limited Edition Timepieces
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.
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
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
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.
See This, Do That: September
Summer's not over just yet. Here's what to do in September to keep the sun shining
The Definitive Guide to Avoiding Mosquito Bites
Say, "Bite me," to mosquitos in the best way possible.
Four August Getaways (Without the Crowds)
Looking for some August getaways? These won't break the bank or unnerve you with crowds
Topanga Canyon in a Bottle
Image used with permission by copyright holderTopanga 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 […]
Masters of All-Natural Men’s Grooming: Bulldog
Bulldog Skincare: Affordable, Awesome and Award Winning
Get Better Sleep With Sleep Shield
Image used with permission by copyright holderMelatonin. 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 […]
Learn Primitive Survival Skills (Sort of) at Canyon Ranch, Tucson
Learn how to survive in the wild (sort of) at Canyon Ranch in Tucson.
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
Feel Good Friday: Mister Beardwash
Image used with permission by copyright holderMister 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 […]
How to Look Sharp When Hungover
The Best Hangover Helpers to make it look like you're sober as a saint.
How to Take Photos like National Geographic Magazine
If you want to sharpen your wildlife photography skills, get it done right—along side some of National Geographic’s most notable photographers inside of a private wildlife reserve that just so happens to be the grounds of a five star hotel located in a tropical paradise. Sounds like a dream, but it’s a real thing. And […]
Inside Harry’s Shave First Barbershop
Image used with permission by copyright holderGrooming with iPads? Just another day of innovation from the guys at Harry’s Shave, which successfully launched less than 365 days ago as a stylish, but affordable razor blade alternative to drug store brands. The young brand is barreling though their freshman year, as if they were determined to […]
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 […]
Kill Your Sweat: A New Possible Way
Image used with permission by copyright holderIn a nutshell—sweat sucks. And not just in the dog days of summer when you’re either currently sweating or covered by a sticky layer of dried sweat, courtesy of your office’s overzealous air conditioning system. Sweat sucks because it is the ultimate betrayer of men everywhere. “Never let ’em […]