I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These 6 islands probably aren't on your radar — but should be.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
The silhouette of a palm tree on a beach during sunset on North Captiva Island.
As a local, North Captiva is one of my favorite Florida islands.

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I ordered the same meal at Freddy's and Portillo's. As a Chicago local, I was shocked by the winning restaurant.

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The author's meal at Portillo's; a vanilla milkshake, chili cheese dog, and chicken tenders.
I ordered the same meal — a vanilla milkshake, chili cheese dog, and chicken tenders — at Freddy's and Portillo's.

Annabel Rocha

A year ago, I moved in with 5 strangers. I was nervous, but the benefits have outweighed the drawbacks.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
The writer (far right behind the selfie taker wearing a light tan sweater) is posing for a photo with her five roommates in their kitchen.
Last year, I moved into a house with five strangers, and the benefits to my mental and physical health have been incredible.

Alyssa Wiens

I'm a professional tennis player. Here are 10 Trader Joe's staples that help me hit my protein goals.

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The author's basket of Trader Joe's groceries, complete with organic jasmine rice, milk chocolate-covered peanut butter pretzels, jalepeño and cream cheese crispy wontons, and more.
I like to shop at Trader Joe's for high-protein items that help me hit my goals.

Kelly Keller

I made coffee using 4 different appliances. The cheapest method reigned supreme, leaving my Keurig in the dust.

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four glasses of coffee with cream
To find the best way to make coffee, I made a cup in an Aeropress, coffee pot, French press, and Keurig.

Meredith Schneider

A former barista explains 14 common Starbucks terms and codes that'll help you order like a pro

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starbucks drink cup barista
There are some common codes and terms you might hear in a Starbucks and not understand.

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I'm a chef with over 15 years of experience. Everyone should know this recipe for twice-baked potatoes.

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On the left, Potatoes being mashed by masher in white bowl. On the right, Plate of cooked twice baked potatoes
Twice-baked potatoes can be good as a side dish or appetizer.

Alissa Fitzgerald

I'm a chef with over 15 years of experience. Everyone should know this recipe for twice-baked potatoes.

Tech Insider : Business
On the left, Potatoes being mashed by masher in white bowl. On the right, Plate of cooked twice baked potatoes
Twice-baked potatoes can be good as a side dish or appetizer.

Alissa Fitzgerald

We left New York City to buy a home in a Maryland beach town. After a few months, we realized we'd made a mistake.

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A woman and her husband posing together on their deck.
We left New York City to live in a beach town year-round, but a few months later, we started to regret our decision.

Haley Paskalides

I love traveling to Italy, but always skip the Amalfi Coast. Here are 4 seaside destinations I like to visit instead.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The village of Scilla in Calabria, Italy, complete with colorful houses, mountains in the background, and the sea.
I've never been to the Amalfi Coast, but I love to visit other seaside regions in Italy, like Calabria.

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