I've been going on 20-hour Amtrak rides for over 7 years. Here are 9 things I need to pack for every trip.

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I've learned exactly which items I can't go on a long Amtrak trip without.

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7 things guests should never do at Disney World, from a longtime Imagineer

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I worked as a Disney Imagineer for eight years.

Gabriella Sorrento

What 40 iconic actors looked like when they were in their 20s

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Maggie Smith died at the age of 89 after a decades-spanning acting career.

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I've taken solo trips to 22 different countries — here are the 9 things I never travel without

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I've invested in several items, like a water filter and a satellite device, to keep me safe during my travels.

Nicole Jordan

I'm a trained chef. Here are 13 of my best tips for making foods everyone should know how to cook.

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There are simple ways to upgrade classic meals.

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Interior designers share 6 of the best and 4 of the worst ways to use extra space in your home

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There are some things to avoid when you design your space to fit your needs.

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13 tips for preparing and cooking potatoes that chefs think everyone should know

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Russet and yellow potatoes are best for baking.

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5 mistakes to avoid when interacting with coworkers, according to an etiquette coach

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There are a few things employees should always avoid doing in the office.

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My husband and I take turns going on solo international trips without our kids. The arrangement works for us both.

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Author Melissa Noble smiling at Tiger's Nest Monastery, Bhutan, a series of mountains with a building on the side
Traveling without my family has helped me be a better parent.

Melissa Noble

I spent a week 'bikepacking' over 330 miles from Pittsburgh to DC. The solo journey was challenging, but I'd absolutely do it again.

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Tara Lerman standing on her light green bike next to a hot pink bike, with bridges, rivers, and the Cumberland, Maryland, skyline in the background.
I stopped for photos while embarking on the second leg of my journey in Cumberland, Maryland

Tara Lerman

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