A National Geographic photographer gave me 4 tips for taking better pictures with my phone

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A Business Insider reporter's phone photos from a hike in Arizona show how to use a National Geographic photographer's tips.

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I spent 2 weeks backpacking in Europe. Next time, I'll bring a carry-on suitcase.

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The author gets ready to board a Trenitalia train in Rome.
The author gets ready to board a Trenitalia train in Rome.

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I spent $180 on a red-eye flight to Europe. I'd book the same budget airline again, but there's one thing I'd change.

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Insider's reporter flew on a Norse Airlines red eye flight from NYC to Berlin and arrived in Germany feeling exhausted.
Insider's reporter flew on a Norse Airlines red eye flight from NYC to Berlin and arrived in Germany feeling exhausted.

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I bunked with 3 strangers in a shared cabin on an overnight train in Europe. I'll never do it again.

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A blue train with a red stripe stopped at a platform at night
A Nightjet train travels from Venice, Italy, to Vienna, Austria in TK hours.

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I booked the cheapest accommodation on an overnight train in Europe. I'll never do it again.

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A close up of the exterior of a blue sleeping car on a train
Business Insider's reporter got no sleep in a reclining seat on an overnight train through Europe.

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I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks. Here are the best things I packed and the items I wished I'd left at home.

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The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed.
The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed.

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I spent 2 nights in a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany. It was much smaller than any I've seen in the US.

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Cylindrical homes on a flat property with buildings in the background
Business Insider's reporter stayed at a cylindrical tiny home hotel in Germany and was impressed by its smart use of the 100-square-foot space.

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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to backpack across Europe

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A cluster of arms holding phones to capture a tourist attraction in Rome
Business Insider's reporter expected an Instagram-like backpacking adventure in Europe, but the reality was much less glamorous.

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I splurged on a $1,000 room for a 30-hour Amtrak ride. It was the best overnight train experience I've had in the US.

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The author relaxes in an Amtrak bedroom traveling from Miami to NYC.
The author relaxes in an Amtrak bedroom traveling from Miami to NYC.

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I spent 11 hours with 3 strangers in a shared cabin on a sleeper train in Europe. 6 surprises made me regret it.

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A composite image of the author in front of a blue train and inside a train cabin with red bunks
Business Insider's reporter tried out a sleeper cabin on a train in Europe traveling from Vienna to Venice, Italy.

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