I've been on over 50 cruises. Here are 5 things I never buy on the ships.

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I've been taking cruises for the last 15 years, and there are some things I still won't spend my money on.

Megan duBois

I took a corporate job in France 8 years ago. It's been tough adjusting to the social norms and office culture.

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Woman standing in front of eiffel tower
It's taken me a while to adapt to some of the work and cultural norms in France.

Jodie Hughes

I moved from West Virginia to Miami years ago. There are 3 things I love about living in South Florida — but one thing I miss.

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People walking along palm-tree-lined street in Miami
Living in Miami, Florida, is wonderful, but I still miss home sometimes.

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I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. Here are 12 things I buy at Trader Joe's when I don't feel like cooking.

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A cart full of groceries at trader joes
As a dietitian, I get many of my favorite Mediterranean-diet staples at Trader Joe's when I can find them.

Lauren Manaker

I left the US to start over after a tragedy — and fumbled through 5 classic first-timer mistakes

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Author Melanie Gordon smiling with trees behind her
If you're traveling solo for the first time, especially after a significant life event, I hope this helps you avoid some of the pitfalls I fell into.

Melanie Gordon

I'm a personal trainer and mom of 4. Here are my 10 go-to meals and snacks to make in an air fryer.

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The author with a cart of groceries from Costco
My family and I love using our air fryer to make meals and snacks.

Rachel MacPherson

I loved Charlotte and never wanted to leave — but I'm so glad we moved to a lake town 40 minutes outside of the city

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Author Hayley Hutson with dog on beach by lake
I love taking my dog near the lake by our house.

Hayley Hutson

I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent.

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Author Ashley Franzen smiling in front of mountain, water in Japan
As an introvert with a rich and complex inner world, I use the time I spend traveling alone to recharge while pursuing my passions.

Ashley Franzen

I've been in over 125 weddings. Here are 5 things guests actually care about — and 5 that are a waste of money.

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A lot of guests judge the quality of a wedding on a few key things — but some details aren't worth wasting money on.

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I spent 77 hours traveling from California to DC by train. It was worth it, but there are things everyone should know before any long ride.

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diana riding an amtrak train and an interior shot of an antrak observation car
I spend days riding two Amtrak trains to get from California to Washington, DC.

Diana Kruzman

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