I booked an Airbnb in a Swiss village to save money while backpacking Europe for 2 weeks. It ended up being my favorite destination.

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Business Insider's reporter traveled to six European cities, and her favorite destination was a small town outside of Zurich, Switzerland.

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I visited friends in a small town in Maine and found a hidden gem I'd travel to again and again

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The author visited visited Belfast, Maine.

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Billionaires and millionaires at Sun Valley showed off the must-have accessory of the summer: colorful sunglasses

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Colorful sunglasses were the hit accessory of the 2024 Sun Valley Conference.

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Prince Harry accepted the Pat Tillman Award at the 2024 ESPYs, but a PR expert said he should have declined the honor

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Prince Harry accepted the Pat Tillman Award at the 2024 ESPYs.

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My wife and I sold our home in Texas and started traveling the world with our 4-year-old to find a new place to live. We've been to 29 countries so far.

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Jimmy, Brooke, and Isla Sweeney are traveling the world together to find their dream home.

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Lauren Sánchez shares Jeff Bezos' guiding principle for their $10 billion philanthropy effort

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Lauren Sánchez discussed her work with Jeff Bezos on the Bezos Earth Fund.

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I went on my first Mediterranean cruise and made one mistake I still regret a year later

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Left: The author wearing orange and black on a cruise ship balcony with open waters behind her. Right: A wide view of palm trees in front of buildings and mountains in Barcelona.
Business Insider's travel reporter took her first European cruise through the Mediterranean Sea.

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I spent over $120 to try every burger at Wendy's, and the best is a classic

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I tried every burger I could get at the fast-food chain Wendy's.

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Olivia Culpo said she didn't want her wedding dress to 'exude sex,' sparking a debate about modest gowns

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Olivia Culpo's wedding dress became the center of controversy.

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I went to Québec City and felt like I'd jetted off to Europe without leaving North America

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Insider's reporter visited Europe and Québec City. She found that the two destinations had a lot in common.
Business Insider's reporter visited Europe and Québec City. She found that the two destinations had a lot in common.

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