I was born and raised in Hungary. Skip the crowds in Budapest and visit these 5 charming towns instead.

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A wide shot of Szentendre, Hungary, with colorful decorations hanging above the street.
Instead of spending all your time in Budapest, I recommend visiting towns in the Hungarian countryside.

Emese Maczko

I rolled my eyes at my mom's pre-wedding advice when I was 22. Two divorces later, I'm so glad I listened.

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By following my mother's pre-marital advice, I saved myself from a lot of financial headaches and struggles through two divorces.

Lucie Frost

6 mistakes you should never make on a cruise ship, according to etiquette experts

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Etiquette experts advise against making a few common mistakes on cruises.

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I bought a house with my best friend 15 years ago. Many warned us not to, but it's still one of my best decisions.

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Heidi Turner

As a Texas local, I skip the crowds in Austin and head west to a charming nearby city with incredible wineries

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Blue bonnets and poppies in field with lots of green trees near Fredericksburg, Texas
Fredericksburg, Texas, and its surrounding areas have some incredible scenery and wineries.

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21 things you probably didn't know about '10 Things I Hate About You'

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Heath Ledger in "10 Things I Hate About You."

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I was sick of spending my travel budget on weddings, so now I turn every invitation into a vacation

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I like turning wedding weekends into mini vacations.

Anna Staropoli

My family of 5 went on our first cruise. We had fun, but there are 4 things I wish we'd known before getting on the ship.

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Chris, his wife, and three sons smile in front of a cruise ship.
There are a few things I wish I had known before our first cruise.

Chris Thomas

My mom and I have gone on a trip together every year for the past decade. We've mastered the art of planning them.

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Author Alexa Mellardo and her mom smiling with wine glasses
I always look forward to traveling with my mom.

Alexa Mellardo

I was born and raised in Hawaii. I don't advise moving here, but here's what you need to know if you insist on trying.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling in selfie in Hawaii
As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, I don't think moving here is a great idea.

Ashley Probst

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