I've gone on over 30 safaris in South Africa. Here are 6 things I wish I knew before my first one.

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Sophie sitting on a rock overlooking rocky mountains covered in greens and a river with rocks in it.
I've been on over 30 safaris, and there are a few things I wish I had known before my first one.

Sophie Baker

I spent $120 on a ferry to and from an artsy Cape Cod town with beautiful views. The scenic 90-minute ride wasn't even the best part.

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Selfie of the writer Natalie Gale on a ferry with skyscrapers and water in the background
I paid $120 to take a ferry from Boston to Provincetown, Massachusetts, and back.

Natalie Gale

I tried 3 different store-bought pie crusts. One had the best flavor but another looked nicest and was easiest to use.

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Pie made with Pillsbury crust, Giant Eagle crust, and Marie Callender's crust on counter
I made pies using dough from Pillsbury, Giant Eagle, and Marie Callender's to find the best store-bought pie crust.

Paige Bennett

I made stuffing using 4 recipes from celebrity chefs — the best used a boxed mix and beat Ina Garten's

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The writer holding a glass tray of Paula Deen's stuffing
I followed four stuffing recipes from famous chefs and compared the results.

Paige Bennett

When I moved from England to Florida 12 years ago, these 5 things seemed uniquely American to me. Now I can't live without them.

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Waves crash on the Miami coast, with buildings and palm trees lining the beach.
I moved from England to Florida 12 years ago.

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My girlfriend and I spent 12 days in Morocco at 5-star hotels. The trip was worth thousands, but I only spent $250 out of pocket.

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beautiful manicured grounds at a hilton resort in morocco
We had an incredible time staying in luxurious hotels in Morocco.

Reggie Lamptey

I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner using only Ina Garten recipes, and most dishes were delicious and simple

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A composite image of Ina Garten's face and the author shrugging in front of a kitchen island filled with dishes she cooked for Thanksgiving.
I created an Ina Garten Thanksgiving menu and only used her recipes for an epic holiday feast.

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When I was 30, my mom gave me $15,000 to spend on a gap year in Italy instead of a house or wedding. I have no regrets.

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Rooftops and cathedral di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy, with mountains and bright-blue sky in the background
With my mom's help, I lived in Florence, Italy, at the end of 2023 and early 2024.

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I'm a professional baker. I compared apple pies from 3 grocery stores, and I'd only consider buying 1 again

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Several apple pies and slices on plate on table
I tried apple pies from Kroger, Whole Foods, and Safeway.

Molly Allen

My husband and I spent $200 at a historic Florida restaurant only accessible by boat. The views were great, but the food was even better.

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The writer Linnea Bailey, wears a pink, blue, and green dress and sits on a boat with more boats and water in the background
I took a boat to a great restaurant, Cap's Place, in Florida.

Linnea Bailey

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