Moving from Kentucky to New York City was full of surprises. Here are 5 things I learned.

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A few things surprised me when I moved to New York City from Kentucky.

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7 of the best and 7 of the worst cocktails to order, according to bartenders and beverage directors

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Some drinks are hits and others are misses.

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6 of the best and 4 of the worst drinks at Starbucks, according to baristas

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A barista recommended hot drinks over iced ones.

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11 things you should skip at your wedding reception

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Wedding receptions can be expensive, but there are certain things you can cut back on.

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I've been on more than 20 cruises. Here are the 9 things I never buy on board.

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I rarely ever buy a drink package, regardless of which cruise line I'm sailing with.

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I visited a Canadian province that felt like a dreamy, walkable mix of Europe and the Pacific Northwest

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I enjoyed visiting Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.

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13 of the best ways to upgrade instant ramen, according to chefs

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Instant ramen can be upgraded with a few simple tricks.

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After spending 25 days in Italy, here are 10 things I recommend to every tourist who visits

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My husband and I loved exploring Italy.

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I plan every detail of our family trips. In exchange, my husband watches our kid when we fly — it's a win for us both.

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The secret to our success has been splitting our responsibilities in a way that works for us.

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I moved from Italy to Colorado. I've experienced a lot of culture shock, from the lack of work-life balance to the portion sizes.

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I moved from Verona, Italy, to Colorado.

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