I spent $62 on a multicourse Michelin-star meal. I had to wait 40 minutes to be seated, but it was more than worth it.

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I tried Kam's Roast Goose for the first time.

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I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.

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This September, Costco is carrying home essentials and a new bakery item.

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I compared the same 4 sandwiches at Subway and Wawa. As an East Coaster, I'm shocked my go-to chain let me down in every category.

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Subway and Wawa are both known for their sandwiches.

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4 mistakes to stop making at high-end restaurants, according to an etiquette expert

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There are a few things customers should avoid doing at high-end restaurants.

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7 hot spots to visit in the fall if you're trying to avoid crowds, according to a frequent traveler

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Fall is a great time to travel after peak summer tourism.

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I've saved thousands on travel this year by maximizing points and miles. But there are lots of things I wish I'd known when I first started.

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I've taken my family on international trips with the help of credit-card points and miles.

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I've been shopping at Costco for over 30 years. Here are 9 things I get there to make easy meals for my household of 2.

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I fill my cart at Costco with various ingredients for easy meals.

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We lived in Charleston for a year, but it was too expensive and crowded. Now, we're happily settled 2 hours north.

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Charleston is beautiful and wildly popular, but it can also be an expensive place to live.

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I've been to France over a dozen times. Skip Paris and check out these 5 must-visit cities instead.

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Marseille is one of the many cities I loved visiting in France.

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We skipped the Blue Lagoon in Iceland and went to its competitor instead — it was less crowded and way easier to get to

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Sky Lagoon is located just outside Reykjavik.

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