I've spent 7 years living in a tiny home and a camper van. It's taught me how to be a smarter shopper and better saver.

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Author Amber McDaniel sitting on steps of tiny home
By spending almost a decade living tiny, I've learned how to be a savvy, mindful consumer.

Amber McDaniel

Every single Julia Roberts movie, ranked

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Julia Roberts in a colorful jacket and tie
Julia Roberts.

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I had a 200-person wedding on a Tuesday. It felt risky, but most guests showed up and partied as if it were Saturday.

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Author Lynnette Lyons and her husband smiling
My husband and I chose to get married on a Tuesday many years ago. I'm still pleasantly surprised by just how many people showed up.

Lynnette Lyons

20 mind-boggling optical illusions you can find in nature

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bolivia salt flats optical illusion
This salt flat in Bolivia is perfect for creating optical illusions.

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After visiting 90 countries, I mostly avoid round-trip flights. 'Open-jaw' tickets are way better.

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Author Jamie Davis Smith smiling in front of tree-coverde mountains in selfie
Over the years, I've found that the best way for me to travel is by flying into one city and out of another.

Jamie Davis Smith

I tried 8 of New Zealand's top-rated activities. Here are 6 that blew me away, and 2 that didn't.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling in front of hobbit house in New Zealand
Exploring Hobbiton ended up being one of my favorite activities during my trip to New Zealand.

Ashley Probst

I was born and raised in Hungary. Skip the crowds in Budapest and visit these 5 charming towns instead.

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A wide shot of Szentendre, Hungary, with colorful decorations hanging above the street.
Instead of spending all your time in Budapest, I recommend visiting towns in the Hungarian countryside.

Emese Maczko

I rolled my eyes at my mom's pre-wedding advice when I was 22. Two divorces later, I'm so glad I listened.

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Author Lucie Frost and her mother smiling
By following my mother's pre-marital advice, I saved myself from a lot of financial headaches and struggles through two divorces.

Lucie Frost

6 mistakes you should never make on a cruise ship, according to etiquette experts

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Woman looking off across the water at a cruise ship, wearing a backpack and hat.
Etiquette experts advise against making a few common mistakes on cruises.

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I bought a house with my best friend 15 years ago. Many warned us not to, but it's still one of my best decisions.

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Author Heidi Turner in vest with hands in pocket at a park
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Heidi Turner

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