I brought my American family to Dubai for the first time. Here are 4 things I wish I knew before we went.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author and her family riding camels in Dubai
The Dubai pass gave us an affordable option to ride camels in the Arabian desert.

Jennifer Knowles

I spent 2 weeks in Italy. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought with me, and 2 I should've left at home.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Chloe smiles over her shoulder while posing on a bridge.
I realized I should've packed more versatile clothing for my trip to Italy.

Chloe Caldwell

I'm a personal trainer and mom of 4. Here are my 10 go-to meals and snacks to make in an air fryer.

Tech Insider : Business
The author with a cart of groceries from Costco
My family and I love using our air fryer to make meals and snacks.

Rachel MacPherson

My town finally got a Trader Joe's. These 5 fan-favorite items lived up to the hype — but I won't be repurchasing these 4.

Tech Insider : Business
Trader Joe's sublime ice cream sandwiches.
Each box contains four of Trader Joe's Sublime ice cream sandwiches.

Emily Bond

I loved Charlotte and never wanted to leave — but I'm so glad we moved to a lake town 40 minutes outside of the city

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Author Hayley Hutson with dog on beach by lake
I love taking my dog near the lake by our house.

Hayley Hutson

Interior designers share 6 living-room trends that'll be huge this year, and 2 on their way out

Tech Insider : Business, Style
A living room with wood paneling details, a reading nook, and a beige couch.
Craftsmanship and antique decor will both be trending this year.

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I visited Amsterdam for the first time with my family — here are 4 things that surprised me most about our trip

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author Alesandra Dubin, her kids, husband smiling on canal boat in Amsterdam
From fearless cyclists to Indonesian feasts, the Dutch capital challenged my assumptions.

Alesandra Dubin

I cooked chicken breasts 4 different ways, and the impressive results changed the way I'll prepare meat moving forward

Tech Insider : Business
poached chicken breast
Whenever I have a recipe that calls for shredded chicken, I poach the meat.

Rachel Hosie

I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Environment
Author Ashley Franzen smiling in front of mountain, water in Japan
As an introvert with a rich and complex inner world, I use the time I spend traveling alone to recharge while pursuing my passions.

Ashley Franzen

I'm an interior designer who works with wealthy clients. Here are 10 things I never see in their kitchens.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
A photo illustration of Benjamin Franklin doing a thumbs-down next to a modern kitchen.
If you want your kitchen to feel high-end, you may want to take notes.

Getty Images; BI

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