I'm a New Yorker who visited Miami for the first time. The neighborhoods, social scene, and affordability surprised me most.

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The author is a New Yorker who went to Miami for the first time in October 2021.

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Mariah Kennedy Cuomo celebrated her wedding at the Kennedy compound with a massive floral chuppah and an 8-tier cake

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Tellef Lundevall and Mariah Kennedy Cuomo attend the 2024 Time100 Gala in April 2024.

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Disappointing photos show what it was really like to visit the Colosseum in Rome

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Expectation vs reality of visiting the Colosseum in Rome
Business Insider's reporter expected a less crowded experience at the Colosseum.

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I signed up for a matchmaker after getting tired of dating apps. I couldn't believe how well my first date went.

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Taylor Bannks is working with a matchmaker.

Taylor Bannks

I've spent 6 weeks of my life on Guam and am convinced it's the most underrated tourist destination in the US

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That's the author posing with a shell on one of Guam's pristine beaches in 2001. Hardly any Americans visit Guam, and I think they're missing out.

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7 creative ways hot destinations are combating overtourism, from obstructing views to etiquette violation fines

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Destinations around the world are finding unique ways to deter tourists.

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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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A side-by-side of Diane Von Furstenberg holding hands with Barry Diller and Oprah Winfrey smiling.
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 holds an ESPY award on a stage.
Prince Harry accepted the Pat Tillman Award at the 2024 ESPYs.

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