I spent 6 days in Italy after dreaming of visiting my whole life. 6 surprises made it worth the wait.

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Boats parked in a canal between rows of buildings in Venice, Italy
Business Insider's reporter visited Venice, Rome, and Milan during her first trip to Italy.

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Meghan Markle wants people to know her name is actually 'Meghan Sussex.' Here's how surnames work in the royal family.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry hold hands and walk through a tunnel.
Meghan launched American Riviera Orchard in 2024.

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Sarah J. Maas fans disagree about the best way to read the 'Throne of Glass' series. Here's the book order you should follow for a spoiler-free experience.

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A side-by-side of Sarah J. Maas and the cover of
There's a debate over the proper reading order for "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas.

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Forget the Transfusion — golfers are ordering a new cocktail on the course this summer

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A photo of a blue drink called a Water Hazard on a golf course.
Water Hazards are becoming popular on golf courses.

Courtesy of Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort

9 ways you're making your wedding look cheap, according to a luxury planner

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A couple kisses next to a three-tiered, white wedding cake.
You don't have to break the bank to make your wedding feel luxurious.

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I went to Italy for the first time and left with 5 big regrets

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The author stands in front of a castle in Italy on a cloudy day
The reporter spent six days in Italy. She visited Venice, Rome, and Milan.

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A wedding therapist says you shouldn't get engaged if you haven't talked about these 5 things with your partner

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A woman twists an engagement ring around her finger.
You should be discussing kids, finances, and sex with your partner before getting engaged.

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I regret spending 2 weeks in Europe traveling to 6 different places. Next time, I'm choosing quality over quantity.

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The author stands in front of the Colosseum in Rome
Business Insider's reporter took a two-week backpacking trip through six cities in four European countries.

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Vintage photos show Alaska before it became a state

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circa 1950: A typical scene of the Aleutian Islands with a volcanic cone in the background
circa 1950: A typical scene of the Aleutian Islands with a volcanic cone in the background

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Bridal designer Hayley Paige is making her comeback. Here are 5 lessons she learned after her yearslong legal battle with JLM Couture.

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Hayley Paige claps in front of a group of women wearing wedding dresses on a street.
Hayley Paige released a new wedding dress collection in 2025.

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