I'm an American who's lived in Germany for 14 years. I'm mostly content, but life here hasn't been perfect.

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I've now lived in Germany with my family for many years.

Sabrina Cooper

I was one of the first to ride the Splash Mountain replacement at Disney World. After years of controversy, it's a whole new ride.

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I got a media preview of Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom.

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11 mistakes that can ruin your hot dogs, according to chefs and grilling pros

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A few small errors can ruin your dogs.

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8 of the best scents to wear this summer, according to professional perfumers

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Summer is all about light floral, citrus, and fruity scents.

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I tried 27 of Trader Joe's seasonal summer products, and there are only 6 I wouldn't buy again

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I tried nearly 30 summer items from Trader Joe's.

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I've traveled to many of the most popular spots in Italy. Here are the 4 places I'd return to and the 2 I'd skip next time.

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Florence was one of the many cities I visited in Italy.

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I ate all 29 Blizzards at Dairy Queen and ranked the flavors from worst to best

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I tried all of the Blizzards at Dairy Queen to see which was the best.

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I took a $195 luxury bus from the Hamptons to NYC, and the high-end freebies I got on board were worth more than my ticket

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Hamptons Streamliner is a new luxury bus offering.

Elizabeth Blasi

I bought my last Starbucks drink 4 years ago. I pay more for coffee now, but the benefits are worth it.

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I cooked bacon with 4 different appliances, and I'll never make it on a stovetop again

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Only one appliance made perfect strips of bacon.

Steven John

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