Before people rush to Montreal to live their best life, they should know my city's beautiful veneer is starting to crack

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Montreal is often praised for its low cost of living and high quality of life, but that's not the whole story.

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I made Ina Garten's 5-ingredient burger patties. They tasted amazing and came together so quickly.

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I made Ina Garten's recipe for high-quality burgers.

Terri Peters

I'm an executive member at Costco. Here are 13 items I buy to make meal prepping easy.

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I shop for my meal-prep essentials at Costco.

Lara Walsh

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

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California isn't the only place to visit wineries in the US.

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Hotel employees share the 7 red flags to look for when checking into a hotel

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Not all hotels are created equally.

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I've spent hundreds of hours on long-haul Amtrak rides. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time riders.

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I've been on many Amtrak rides. I'm a travel writer who's found ways to make long-haul train rides more enjoyable and comfortable.

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I spent $6,000 taking my family to Disney for 2 nights. A Costco deal helped us cut costs, but we'd book differently next time.

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Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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I worked at Erewhon, a high-end grocery store, for a year. Here are 6 things I wish customers knew.

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I worked at Erewhon for about a year.

Mykel Pay

14 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for $5 or less

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This month, Aldi is carrying seasonal and special items like lobster bites and pumpkin-shaped pizzas.

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I spend most of the year traveling, and there's one thing I always try to do on the first day of a trip

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I've done food tours everywhere, from Savannah, Georgia, to Iceland.

Megan duBois

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