I've spent over 2 decades riding trains all over the US. I wish passengers would stop doing these 7 things.

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Train by trees, mountains
Over the years, I've seen passengers making some basic mistakes and social faux pas on train rides.

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I went on my first solo trip to celebrate turning 29. Being alone on my birthday felt scary, but it was so worth it.

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The writer lounging in front of the pool on a solo trip in Cancún.
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Sukhman Rekhi

I'm a Pittsburgh local. Here 4 great areas of the city that tourists usually ignore — and the best things to do in each.

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Woman standing at Kling Car in Homestead
Kling Car in Homestead

Jess Simms

I moved to Italy without ever visiting. Here's how I chose a home city — and why I don't regret my unconventional approach.

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Author Katie Carson smiling with dog in Italy
It's unconventional to move to a place without ever visiting it, but I'm glad I took a chance on myself and moved to Florence.

Katie Carson

I visited Hawaii twice last year. Here are 4 things I'm glad I packed and 2 things I wish I'd left at home.

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A selfie of Asonta next to a photo of scuba gear.
Polarized sunglasses are one of my favorite things I packed for my trip to Hawaii. However, I didn't need the snorkeling gear I bought.

Asonta Benetti

My favorite weekend trip destination is a mountain town with cute shops, superb hikes, and access to a national park

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The writer and her daughter standing in front of a trail in Bryson City.
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Alli Hill

I've followed the Mediterranean diet for years. Here are my 7 favorite easy meals to make in batches.

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A woman holding a glass dish of stuffed peppers and smiling.
I like to prep my meals for the Mediterranean diet in advance.

George Arkley

I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy. The whole country has great food, but one region is a step above the rest.

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The writer in a dress, standing in a vineyard in Modena.
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Kaitlyn Rosati

I visited Colombia for the first time with my partner. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 4 things.

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A street in Cartagena, Colombia.
I loved exploring Colombia, but there are several things I wish I'd known when planning my itinerary.

Jennifer Adams

My family moved to Canada with only 3 weeks of planning. It was chaotic, but we're still here 6 years later.

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Author Tara Pyfrom and wife smiling in sweaters
My wife and I at our new home in Canada.

Tara Pyfrom

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