I felt unprepared when I moved into my first apartment. Living alone has been challenging, but also incredibly rewarding.

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Carrie, with her arms stretched out to the sides, sits on a couch in her apartment.
During my last year of college, I moved into my first apartment alone.

Carrie Berk

I'm an American living in the UK. I didn't expect grocery shopping to be filled with so many surprises.

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The author posing in a Sainsbury's aisle with an empty shopping basket.
I'm an American who moved to London, and I've been surprised by what groceries I can't find here.

Pamela Vachon

I tried meatloaf recipes from Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Rachael Ray, and the best one beat the Barefoot Contessa's

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Three different meat-loaf dishes.
I decided to compare meatloaf recipes from three celebrity chefs.

Abigail Abesamis Demarest

I tried Guy Fieri's tips for making the perfect sandwich. They were all easy ways to upgrade such a basic lunch.

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guy fieri sandwich tips
I tried Guy Fieri's tips for making the perfect sandwich at home.

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The 5 US states with the best wineries, according to a sommelier

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vineyard at sunset in the finger lakes region of new york
California isn't the only state to visit if you want to find some great wineries in the US.

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I tried one of Ina Garten's easy sandwich recipes. It took 10 minutes to make and tasted way better than takeout.

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Lara taking a selfie holding a tuna-met made from Ina Garten's recipe.
I made Ina Garten's easy tuna melt recipe for a quick lunch.

Lara Walsh

I've taken over 20 Amtrak routes around the US and Canada. These 5 offered the most stunning views.

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Sojourner looks out the window of a train.
As a frequent Amtrak rider, I've found some of the most beautiful train routes in North America.

Sojourner White

I'm a former Disney World employee who still visits often. There are 5 things I always do at the parks in the spring.

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kayleigh posing in front of rainbow statues at epcot next to photo of hand holding a cup of frozen violet lemonade
I love visiting Disney World in the spring.

Kayleigh Price

I live in Greece and have been to over 30 of the country's islands. Here are 6 I think are worth visiting.

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Fani poses in a cobblestone alley lined with blue and white buildings at sunset.
I think Kimolos is one of the best Greek islands to visit.

Fani Mari

My favorite gem in Italy is just an hour from Venice. It's packed with stunning scenery and feels like stepping into a fairy tale.

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Colorful buildings and a covered bridge over a river in front of mountains.
I visited Bassano del Grappa, a less-visited city in Italy.

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