I worked as a tour guide in Paris. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes I saw tourists make.

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The view of the Eiffel Tower through buildings in Paris.
As a tour guide in Paris, I saw many tourists make the same mistakes over and over.

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I tried 10 frozen meals from Walmart's house brands. Its new Bettergoods label absolutely blew me away.

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Packaged frozen meals from Walmart, including beef-bulgogi empanadas, chicken Parmesan and penne, and chicken friend rice, piled together on a wooden table.
I tried 10 frozen meals from Walmart's Bettergoods and Great Value brands.

Ted Berg

I flew across the country to spend 48 hours in Las Vegas. Here are 4 things that were worth it and 4 that weren't.

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I went on a quick weekend trip to Las Vegas.

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I've been going on 20-hour Amtrak rides for over 7 years. Here are 9 things I need to pack for every trip.

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I've learned exactly which items I can't go on a long Amtrak trip without.

Sam White

14 simple tricks for becoming a better home cook, according to professional chefs and bakers

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Plenty of home cooks are looking for tips ahead of the holiday season.

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7 things guests should never do at Disney World, from a longtime Imagineer

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I worked as a Disney Imagineer for eight years.

Gabriella Sorrento

I took the same shopping list to Trader Joe's and Target. The bigger chain had more sales but still cost me way more.

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I was able to find similar products at both Trader Joe's and Target.

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What 40 iconic actors looked like when they were in their 20s

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Maggie Smith died at the age of 89 after a decades-spanning acting career.

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I've taken solo trips to 22 different countries — here are the 9 things I never travel without

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Nicole Jones standing in front of clear blue lake and mountains behind her
I've invested in several items, like a water filter and a satellite device, to keep me safe during my travels.

Nicole Jordan

My partner and I moved to a coastal Portuguese town, sight unseen. We finally have the work-life balance we've dreamed of.

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empty cobblestone street in the town of Ericeira, Portugal
My partner and I moved to Ericeira, Portugal.

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