Forget booking a sightseeing tour. I lived in New York for 20 years, and this $4.50 ferry is the best way to see the city.

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A NYC Ferry traveling on the East River with the Manhattan Bridge and skyscrapers in the background.
As a longtime local, I think the NYC commuter ferry is the best way to sightsee in the city.

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I've been to all 50 states, but one US city makes me feel like I've stepped into another country

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
Emily taking a selfie in the desert in Santa Fe, with the sunset in the background.
In my opinion, visiting Santa Fe feels like stepping into another country.

Emily Hart

I tried potato salad from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. One stood out as the clear winner.

Tech Insider : Business
Containers of Whole Foods Red Bliss potato salad, Wegmans potato salad, and Trader Joe's potato salad, each with a small bowl in front displaying the corresponding salad.
After tasting three different options, I found the best store-bought potato salad.

Ted Burg

I tried on jean shorts at Gap and Old Navy. I was pleasantly surprised by the winning pair.

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Chloe wearing shorts from Old Navy and Gap.
I compared similar jean shorts at Old Navy and Gap.

Chloe Caldwell

I travel for work at least once a month. I always buy these 12 Trader Joe's snacks to enjoy on the plane.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
An overhead view of Trader Joe's snacks in a red shopping cart.
In my opinion, Trader Joe's has the best travel snacks.

Jill Robbins

I'm a professional meal planner. These simple one-pot meals cost less than $25 and feed my entire family.

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Cooked orzo in a pan garnished with basil leaves on a kitchen table.
I can feed my whole family with these easy one-pot dinners.

Stephanie Dreyer

I visited a national park in the Midwest that felt like a coastal getaway — even though it's near a major city

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West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park.
In my opinion, Indiana Dunes National Park is the perfect hidden-gem vacation spot.

Emily Pogue

6 ways to make a press-on manicure last longer, according to nail experts

Tech Insider : Business
A hand folded downward, displaying a shimmery press-on nail set.
According to nail experts, there are a few ways to make a press-on manicure last longer.

Gia Yetikyel

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