I'm a certified sommelier. These 4 underrated European wine regions belong on your travel bucket list.

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The writer holding a glass of wine and standing in front of vineyard rows in Thames and Chilterns.
The Thames and Chilterns region is an up-and-coming wine destination.

Pamela Vachon

I've been on more than 50 cruises. There are 9 things I never buy on board.

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Amanda Adler in front of cruise ship
I've sailed on a lot of cruises, which has helped me figure out what's a great deal and what's better to skip.

Amanda Adler

We spent 3 weeks in Europe. Halfway through our trip, I realized we really should've followed Rick Steves' packing advice.

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Two people with backpacks, suitcases walking down stone road
We (not pictured) packed way too much for our European travels and ended up regretting it.

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We spent 48 hours visiting Niagara Falls. Here's what was actually worth doing — and one big mistake I'm glad we avoided.

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Two men in ponchos at Niagara Falls
We spent 48 hours seeing Niagara Falls in New York and Canada, doing both touristy activities in the city and underrated ones nearby.

Ash Jurberg

After college, I moved in with 3 strangers. Now I never want to live with friends again.

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Four roommates photographed together at a bar.
I decided to share a home with three strangers after college, and so far, it's been better than living with friends.

Emily Savage

I swear by these 7 Trader Joe's hair, skin, and hygiene products that feel high-end but cost less than $9

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Pile of Trader Joe's beauty products
Although I follow a tight budget, I don't cut corners when it comes to beauty. These low-cost skin, hygiene, and hair products from Trader Joe's have become staples in my routine.

Ashley Archambault

I'm a dietitian who stocks up on these 8 Aldi items to make my 11-year-old healthy, budget-friendly meals in minutes

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Lauren Manaker and her daughter
I rely on healthy, easy-to-prepare items for my daughter's lunches.

Lauren Manaker

I tried Gordon Ramsay's 15-minute butter-chicken recipe. It was delicious, but his time estimate was way off.

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Selfie of the writer wearing a black tank top leaning over a kitchen counter with a white bowl of orange chicken curry in front of her
I cooked Gordon Ramsay's 15-minute butter-chicken recipe.

Terri Peters

I gave up my dream career in NYC to move abroad without a stable job. I miss my old life but don't regret leaving.

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Justine Golata with glass of wine in restaurant
I relocated to Florence after living in New York City for eight years.

Justine Golata

Interior designers share 10 things in your bedroom to get rid of — and what to replace them with

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Bedroom with teal beadboard, patterned bedding and pillows, simple overhead lamp,
There are easy swaps you can make to upgrade your bedroom.

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