I've been going on 20-hour Amtrak rides for over 7 years. Here are 9 things I need to pack for every trip.

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I've learned exactly which items I can't go on a long Amtrak trip without.

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Romance author Ana Huang says self-publishing books is like running a small business

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Ana Huang is a bestselling author.

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I was a guest at Norway's royal wedding. The dress codes were daring and fun — and the only cameras belonged to Netflix.

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Princess Keisha and Prince Kunle Omilana (right) attended Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett's royal wedding in Norway on August 31.

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Melania Trump has been largely absent from the 2024 campaign trail. Here's what she's been up to.

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Melania Trump waved to attendees at the Republican National Convention in July.

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I'm a trained chef. Here are 13 of my best tips for making foods everyone should know how to cook.

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There are simple ways to upgrade classic meals.

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I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks. Booking Airbnbs in small towns to save money was the most unexpected highlight of my trip.

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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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Taylor Swift shook off publishers for her new book. That could spell trouble for the rest of the industry.

Tech Insider : Business
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Former Starbucks employees reveal what they really think of 9 popular drink orders

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Some Starbucks employees think drinks like the vanilla sweet-cream cold brew are worth the money.

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I made marinara sauces using 4 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best had an unexpected secret ingredient

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I compared recipes from four different celebrity chefs including Tyler Florence, Giada De Laurentiis, and Ina Garten.

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