My grandpa stayed sharp, social, and full of purpose into his 90s. His secrets to success are simple.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology, Travel
Author Allie Hubers posing with her grandfather
My 90-year-old grandpa worked a part-time job for 30 years after he retired. He said it helped him stay healthy, among other perks.

Allie Hubers

I've been on over 25 cruises. There are 8 types of rooms I'd never book — and one I swear by.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The Disney Fantasy cruise ship at a dock.
In my opinion, there are a few kinds of rooms to never book on a cruise unless you must.

Lauren Mack

I used to work at Trader Joe's. Here are 6 popular items that are worth the hype and 4 I'd skip.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Intercut photos of a hand holding a clear bottle with a white label containing Everything but the Bagel Seasoning and a hand holding a tan carton of non-dairy beverage with an illustration of a glass of oat milk
Items like Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend are worth the hype, but I skip the chain's nondairy oat beverage.

Leah Kern

I've been to all 63 major US national parks, but just one consistently stands out as my favorite

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Emily stands on a rock near a lake, looking out at mountains and trees on a cloudy day.
I can confidently say Grand Teton is my favorite US national park.

Emily Hart

My family's been stuck in the Caribbean for days. We spent $10,000 more than we budgeted for, and we're still not home.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Author David Morris smiling next to plane
Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans.

David Morris

I thought Venice felt too overwhelming and crowded in the summer, so I visited in the winter and had a way better trip

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Christina and her husband pose in front of a canal in Venice that's lined with colorful buildings.
I visited Venice in the winter and had a great time.

Christina Khalil

I moved from the US to the world's most livable city. After nearly 2 years of disappointment, I couldn't wait to leave.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A row of houses and boats in Nyhavn, Copenhagen.
I moved from the US to the world's most livable city, Copenhagen, and didn't like it.

Paige Madison

I'm a former cruise director. Here are 9 big mistakes I see first-time passengers make.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The writer and her husband taking a selfie next to a pool on a cruise ship deck
Christine Kesteloo and her husband live on a cruise ship most of the year.

Christine Kesteloo

5 mistakes you should never make when interacting with coworkers, according to an etiquette coach

Tech Insider : Business, Politics
Three people facing at a desk facing desktop computers in an office.
There are a few things employees should always avoid doing in the office.

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I love making Ina Garten's protein-rich bean soup. It's easy to prepare, and I always have leftovers.

Tech Insider : Business
Kristina takes a selfie with a large pot of soup.
My favorite high-protein soup recipe is from celebrity chef Ina Garten.

Kristina Wright

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