I took a luxurious sightseeing train in Japan for just $12. The stunning views weren't even the best part.

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On the left, a purple train covered in floral decals at a train station in Japan. On the right, large green curved seats facing the windows on a train. The carpet is patterned and a maroon color.
For $12, I took a trip on a luxury Japanese train from Nara to Kyoto.

Anna Staropoli

My first visit to Japan left me in culture shock, but I wish the US would adopt some of its norms

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line to get on a subway in Tokyo
I saw many people waiting in line to board the subway in Japan.

Anna Haines

I tried 9 of Aldi's seasonal summer products, and I'd buy most of them again

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A shopping cart containing a wedge of cheese, a red container of salsa, a yellow pasta box, a funnel cake dispenser, a large package of premade chicken skewers, a container of pasta, a canister of wafers, a green pouch of cookies, and a gray and black box of s'mores soufflé
I tried nine summertime foods from Aldi.

Paige Bennett

I tried on linen shorts at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The priciest ones were amazing, but I found a similar pair for way less.

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Chloe wearing three different pairs of linen shorts. On the left, a longer white pair from Gap. In the middle, a shorter black pair from Old Navy. On the left, a white pair with a belt from Banana Republic.
I compared similar pairs of linen shorts at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic.

Chloe Caldwell

I've been to all of the Canadian provinces. Forget Ontario — these are the 3 you really must visit.

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Boats docked at Prince Edward Island in Canada
Prince Edward Island is famous for its red-sand beaches.

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I grew up in Australia and worked in tourism for years. First-time visitors always make these 5 mistakes.

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Uluru — a large red-rock formation in the Australian Outback — on a sunny day.
As someone who grew up in Australia and worked in tourism, I've seen many visitors make the same mistakes.

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I lived in Yellowstone National Park and watched tourists constantly make these 5 mistakes

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woman on Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook at Yellowstone National Park
I (not pictured) spent months living in and exploring Yellowstone National Park.

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I spent my early 20s renting in expensive US cities. Life isn't cheaper for me in the suburbs, but it's better and more fun.

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Amory Rose smiling
I've spent a lot of years living in some of the most expensive cities. A few months ago, I finally gave up and headed to the suburbs of Pennsylvania.

Amory Rose

I made eggplant Parmesan using recipes from 3 celebrity chefs. The best one was worth the extra time and effort.

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Three versions of eggplant Parmesan laid out on a table.
One recipe took significantly more time to make, but the taste made it worth it.

Paige Bennett

THEN AND NOW: The stars of 'Dance Moms' 13 years later

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Jojo Siwa during
"Dance Moms" first aired in 2011.

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