I made 3 mistakes in 48 hours when I visited Berlin for the first time

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Looking back on my first trip to Berlin, I still have a few regrets.

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I'm a baker who tried to find the best store-bought pumpkin pie. Out of 4 desserts, there are only 2 I'd buy again.

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Four slices of pie on clear-glass plates, in rows of two. The plates sit on a light-brown table with a serving utensil to the left of them.
I compared desserts from Safeway, Costco, Kroger, and Walmart to find the best store-bought pumpkin pie.

Molly Allen

I flew Delta One on a 9-hour overseas flight. Here's what surprised me about the business class seat.

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I flew Delta One on an international flight.

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I paid $168 for a 10-hour Amtrak business-class ride. Next time, I'll stay in coach and save $100.

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Business Insider's reporter booked a business-class ticket for a 10-hour trip on an Amtrak train.

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I stayed at a 99-year-old hotel in Montauk for $490. It hasn't lost any of its 1920s charm.

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Montauk Manor was completed in 1926.

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The best and worst looks from the 2025 amfAR Venezia gala

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Halsey attends the 2025 amfAR Gala Venezia in August 2025.

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I lived in Austin for 6 years and loved it, but moving to New York City made me realize I'll never move back to Texas

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The reporter moved from Austin to New York City in 2019.

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4 things I wish I had known before shopping for my wedding dress

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A woman holds up her ring finger while she wears a wedding dress in a bridal boutique.
Though I had been writing about weddings for years, a few things surprised me during my dress appointment.

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

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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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