After 5 years in France, I can confidently say tourists should skip the French Riviera and visit this hidden gem instead

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The writer and her husband sitting at a table with wineglasses, with a body of water and trees in the background.
As someone who lives in France, I think Ardèche is an extremely underrated travel destination.

Audrey Bruno

A pitmaster shares the 3 things you should always order at a barbecue restaurant

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Barbecue spread with chicken, brisket, and sausages
Some barbecue joints have jam-packed menus that make it hard to decide what to order.

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I made Ina Garten's easy pasta salad. It's so good that I'll be bringing it to every cookout this summer.

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Ina Garten's summery pasta salad with tomatoes, olives, and feta.
Ina Garten's tomato feta pasta salad is officially my new go-to summer side dish.

Lizzy Briskin

My family moved from Switzerland to the US. All the culture shock — from portion sizes to groceries — changed how we live

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Man, woman and two kids smiling at Christkindlesmarkt in Europe in snow
My family moved from Switzerland to the US several years ago. Both places have been filled with surprises that have shifted how we live on a daily basis and how we build habits.

Naomi Tsvirko

I left my full-time job in the US and moved to Mexico. At first, I felt like I'd made a huge mistake.

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Woman smiling with hand on hair on walkway by water
Retiring abroad early to Mexico wasn't easy at first, and it took me years to redefine success and build a life I truly feel fulfilled by.

Ivy Ge

After spending hundreds of hours on Amtrak trains, I always prepare for 5 mishaps that can make journeys more difficult

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The author taking a selfie in the observation car of an Amtrak train while wearing a red sweater.
I enjoy traveling by train, but doing so can take preparation.

Diana Kruzman

I've been to all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 things I'd never visit one without.

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Emily sitting on a rock eating a snack.
I've learned that snacks are one of the many important things to bring to the national parks.

Emily Hart

So many Florida locals recommended I go to 30A. After one trip, I agree it's one of the best destinations in the state.

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The author smiling and wearing sunglasses, taking a selfie as she sits on a chair outside.
On a trip to Panama City Beach, Florida, locals kept telling me to visit 30A instead. They were absolutely right — it's a Florida gem.

Terri Peters

I'm a nutritionist who loves to shop at Costco — but there are 11 things I never buy there

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Display of apples at Costco
There are a lot of great things to buy at Costco, but there are some popular items I never reach for as a nutritionist shopping for two.

Savannah Born

My husband and I moved in with my 70-year-old mom. It's been surprisingly great for all of us.

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Twom women standing outside of home
My mom, husband, and I agreed on an arrangement: She'd buy a house for all of us to live in together, and we'd help maintain it and cover most of the other bills.

Tonya Prater

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