I've visited Napa several times. It's great, but this nearby wine region stole my heart.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Emily taking a selfie on the Sonoma Coast.
In my opinion, Sonoma County is a must-visit California wine region.

Emily Hart

I tried 4 of Ina Garten's cookie recipes. My favorite took just 10 minutes to bake.

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Four different types of cookies on a plate.
I made four of Ina Garten's best cookie recipes and ranked them.

Ivy Carbone

I took a 5-hour Amtrak ride with a backpack and carry-on. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought and 3 I wish I'd packed.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A backpack and suitcase on an Amtrak train track.
I brought some of my favorite things on my long Amtrak train ride.

Amanda Shammas

I tried 4 of Ina Garten's cookie recipes and ranked them from worst to best

Tech Insider : Business
Four different types of cookies on a plate.
I made four of Ina Garten's best cookie recipes and ranked them.

Ivy Carbone

I went to Scotland for the first time. There are 6 items I'm glad I packed and 4 I wish I had brought.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
Amanda sitting on a step, looking up at the camera, and smiling.
My rain boots were one of my favorite things I brought on my Scotland trip.

Amanda Shammas

I'm a travel consultant who helps people plan trips to Italy. These are the 6 most common mistakes I see travelers make.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Jenna taking a selfie in Tuscany.
As a travel consultant, I know there are some things you should never do when planning a trip to Italy.

Jenna Chaplin

I'm a single mom who likes to keep cooking simple. I always buy these Costco items for effortless meals.

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Jars of Rao's pasta sauce on display at Costco.
Rao's marinara sauce is one of my favorite things to buy at Costco.

Theresa Meeker Pickett

I thought traveling alone would be awkward or boring — but my first solo trip proved me wrong with its surprising perks

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Amanda posing on a street in Boston.
I was skeptical I'd enjoy solo travel, but I quickly found there were some perks to traveling alone.

Amanda Shammas

I tried 6 brands of frozen corn dogs from the grocery store, and was shocked by my favorite option

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Boxes of corn dogs on a counter.
I tried six brands of corn dogs from the grocery store and ranked them from worst to best.

Meredith Schneider

I'm a New Yorker who visited Boston for the first time. These 10 things surprised me about the city.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
Amanda standing on Acorn Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
As a New Yorker, my first trip to Boston was filled with surprises.

Amanda Shammas

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