I took my first cruise solo, and 6 things surprised me

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The author smiles in a sunhat in front of a cruise ship.
Business Insider's reporter took a solo cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I packed for a 7-day trip to Canada with just a backpack. Here are 6 items I'm glad I brought and 4 I wish I had.

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A composite image of an aerial view of the authors packing items on a white sheet and the author wearing her backpack while taking a selfie in the mirror.
A Business Insider reporter took a weeklong train trip with just a backpack for the first time and learned a few things about packing light.

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Every Pixar movie, ranked from worst to best

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Hoppers beavers
"Hoppers."

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I took a 7-day cruise with carry-on luggage and a backpack. See everything on my packing list and how I organized it all.

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Business Insider's reporter shares her packing list for a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I spent 2 weeks backpacking in Europe. Next time, I'll bring a carry-on suitcase.

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The author gets ready to board a Trenitalia train in Rome.
The author gets ready to board a Trenitalia train in Rome.

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21 times Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte wore coordinating outfits

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A side-by-side of Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte. On the left, Charlotte is a baby, and on the right, she is about 10.
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte often wear coordinating outfits for appearances.

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I explored an abandoned amusement park and found stunning art deco attractions and a thriving artists' hub

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The author stands in front of the entrance to Glen Echo Park
The author visits a once-abandoned theme park near Bethesda, Maryland.

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I explored the ruins of an abandoned zoo on the coast of Florida, and it was completely overrun by nature

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The author in front of an abandoned zoo enclosure (L) and another abandoned structure in the Crandon Park Zoo's ruins.
The author in front of an abandoned zoo enclosure (L) and another abandoned structure in the Crandon Park Zoo's ruins in Florida.

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I tried 4 drugstore concealers that people rave about, and the best one is $8

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Reporter Amanda Krause tries two concealers that are popular on TikTok.
My two favorite concealers are ones that you can easily find at most drugstores.

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How Chip and Joanna Gaines turned a tiny shop and real-estate company into a Magnolia empire

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Chip and Joanna Gaines turned their real-estate business into a lifestyle empire.

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