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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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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I tried vanilla ice cream from Costco, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and Trader Joe's. From now on, the winner will always be in my freezer.

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Several cartons of ice cream sit on a wooden table.

I've worked as a hair and makeup artist for years. Here are my favorite drugstore dupes for high-end products.

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someone holding up a bright eyeshadow palette
There are some bold, pigmented makeup products at the drugstore.

Meredith Schneider

I've worked on cruises for nearly 10 years. Here are 7 things I'd never do a ship.

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people walking onto cruise ship
There are some thing cruise employees probably wouldn't do on a ship.

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I quit my desk job to work on cruises 10 years ago. It has its drawbacks, but I've seen 79 countries.

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Young woman looking at view from the boat on the Ithaca island in Greece
I (not pictured) quit my full-time job in New York City to work onboard a cruise ship.

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