I always find the best local recommendations when I travel solo. My strategy involves dating apps and clever prompts.

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A woman stands on a balcony and looks out at a city.
I get some of the best travel recommendations from dating apps.

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7 of the most beautiful US national parks, according to someone who's been to all of them

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Emily walks along a trail on a sunny day in Grand Canyon National Park.
In my opinion, the Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful US national parks.

Emily Hart

I took a last-minute trip to France. Here are 3 things I'm glad I did — and 3 I'd do differently next time.

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A wide shot of the view of Paris from Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
I enjoyed visiting France with my cousin last year, but there are a few things I'd do differently next time.

Vaishali Gauba

I flew 8 hours in United Polaris business class. The lie-flat seat was comfier than my own bed.

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Amanda wears under-eye patches and reads on a Kindle while holding a coffee cup.
I flew in United Polaris business class using points.

Amanda Shammas

I'm a chef with over 15 years of experience. Here are 12 tips I learned in culinary school that at-home cooks should know.

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Knife slicing red onion
Dull knives are more dangerous than sharp ones.

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After years of traveling full-time, the lifestyle caught up to me. I quit to find a home base, and couldn't be happier.

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The author walking across a bridge in Bhutan; his back is to the camera.
After years of travel, I finally decided I was ready to find a home base and slow down.

Adam Turner

I'm an executive Costco member and mom of 4. Here are 9 items I always pick up during my shopping trips.

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A woman standing in front of her car full of groceries in a winter coat covered in snow.
 As an executive member, I know all the best things to buy for my big family at Costco.

Olivia Brochu

I've lived near Greenville, South Carolina, for over a decade. Here are 6 of the best things to do in and around the city.

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A wide-shot view of Greenville, South Carolina.
I've lived near Greenville, South Carolina, for over a decade, and I love exploring the city.

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I backpacked around Europe for 6 months. Here are the items I couldn't live without — and the ones I wish I'd left behind.

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Emily and her husband take a selfie on a cobblestone street lined with colorful shops.
I spent six months traveling Europe with two backpacks.

Emily Pogue

I moved in with my partner after college. No one told me how much I'd miss living with my best friends.

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The author and her roommates posing in front of their house with University of Michigan gear on.
I moved in with my partner after graduating from college, and missed living with all of my friends.

Angela Brown Photography

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