My family of 7 moved from a 6-bedroom home in Salt Lake City to a 3-bedroom apartment in NYC. Our cost of living went up, but it's worth it.

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A couple with five children pose in front of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Maren Droubay and her family moved from Utah to New York.

Maren Droubay

I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks. Here are the best things I packed and the items I wished I'd left at home.

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The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed.
The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed.

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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 visits a once-abandoned theme park near Bethesda, Maryland.

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Disappointing photos show how crowded New York City's iconic attractions can be during the holidays

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St. Patrick's Cathedral is beautiful, but it's packed with visitors.

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5 of the most unusual Christmas traditions that non-Americans won't understand

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Santacon London
SantaCon.

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The tallest building in every state, ranked

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The huge 9/11 Memorial and WTC 1 form an impressive contrast in Lower Manhattan.
The Freedom Tower is the USA's tallest building.

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I'm a trained chef. Here are 12 of my best tips for making foods that everyone should know how to prepare.

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Chicken pot pie in skillet wiht puff pastry crust on top
Dishes like chicken pot pie may not be as tough to make as you think.

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11 books for fans of 'Heated Rivalry'

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A side-by-side of the cover of
"Heated Rivalry" isn't the only romance book about queer hockey players.

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We tried 'furniture-free living' as an experiment. Four years later, we're happier than ever without a couch.

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The writer and her wife drinking coffee on the floor of their furniture-free home.
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Angela Horn

I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

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The Amtrak NextGen Acela's business-class interior viewed from the back of the car
The author rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train.

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