I'm a California landlord who bought my first rental property in Greece. It went so well, I'm already looking for more.

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Alex Pettas bought an apartment in Athens, Greece, to use as an Airbnb.

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I backpacked across Europe for the first time, and 10 things surprised me about the 2-week adventure

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The reporter backpacked through Europe for the first time in 2022.

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After traveling the world, I moved back in with my parents. It shattered my ego, but I've learned to look at success differently.

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After traveling the world, I had to move back in with my parents.

Annmarie Gajdos

I spent $34 to upgrade to Eurostar's version of premium economy — a mediocre meal meant it was just about worth it

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A Eurostar passenger train arrives to enter the Channel Tunnel, operated by the company Eurotunnel, in Coquelles, northern France, on April 4, 2025.
A Eurostar train about to enter the Channel Tunnel in France.

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Tesla faces collapsing sales in Canada's Québec province, with new registrations tumbling 85%

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Elon Musk in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 21, 2025
Elon Musk's Tesla registrations suffered a drop in Québec.

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Dutch startup ecosystem grows 26% but falls to 6th in Europe

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Elon Musk speaks out again in favor of the far-right in the UK

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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and a close advisor to President-elect Donald Trump.

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I caught the overnight Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Lapland. St. Nick didn't show up, but the $73 train was full of surprises.

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I rode the Santa Claus Express on a trip to Finland.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I rode a train that rolls aboard a ferry. For just $30, it was a unique way to see the beautiful Italian coast.

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Author Tammy Barr posing with train on a boat
I was surprised to learn that taking a singular train all the way from Sicily to Naples was even an option.

Tammy Barr

The West is struggling to give Ukraine the weapons it needs — but there may be a solution

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A Ukrainian soldier aiming a machine gun close to the camera with an ammo box nearby.
Ukraine's European allies are reported to be financing the production of weapons using the "Danish Model."

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