I spent a month in Malta to see if I might want to retire there. It seemed great on paper, but it wasn't a fit.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Author Louise Slyth smiling with glass of wine
I thought retiring in Malta was a great idea — but after a month there, I changed my mind

Louise Slyth

I've been making this simple Ina Garten recipe for almost 20 years. It's easy, nutritious, and a total crowd-pleaser.

Tech Insider : Business
A bowl of roasted shrimp and orzo.
I love making Ina Garten's roasted shrimp and orzo recipe.

Lauren Finney Harden

After visiting 90 countries, I mostly avoid round-trip flights. 'Open-jaw' tickets are way better.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author Jamie Davis Smith smiling in front of tree-coverde mountains in selfie
Over the years, I've found that the best way for me to travel is by flying into one city and out of another.

Jamie Davis Smith

I'm an American who moved to France 4 years ago. My lifestyle and routine have improved in so many ways.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Politics
The writer standing near the water in France.
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Audrey Bruno

8 cocktails that will be everywhere this season, according to bartenders

Tech Insider : Business
An espresso martini with chai.
Bartenders weighed in on the fall cocktails they think will be popular this year.

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I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 9 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
A composite image of slipper shoes in black and brown colorways on display at Costco, and a hand holding a box of Panera Bread Southwest-style chicken soup.
As a longtime employee, I think Kirkland Signature slippers and Panera Bread Southwest-style chicken soup are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

I tried 8 of New Zealand's top-rated activities. Here are 6 that blew me away, and 2 that didn't.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author Ashley Probst smiling in front of hobbit house in New Zealand
Exploring Hobbiton ended up being one of my favorite activities during my trip to New Zealand.

Ashley Probst

After 20 years of building a life in DC, we moved to my hometown in New York. It's been great for my whole family.

Tech Insider : Business
The writer, her partner, and her kids on a boat in New York.
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Jacqueline Mendelsohn

I was born and raised in Hungary. Skip the crowds in Budapest and visit these 5 charming towns instead.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A wide shot of Szentendre, Hungary, with colorful decorations hanging above the street.
Instead of spending all your time in Budapest, I recommend visiting towns in the Hungarian countryside.

Emese Maczko

I spent 27 hours flying with Royal Jordanian. It wouldn't be my first choice for another long-haul flight.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Economy
Author Jamie Davis Smith wearing headphones, sunglasses on plane
I found reasonably priced flights through Royal Jordanian Airlines for a last-minute trip.

Jamie Davis Smith

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