I'm an American who's lived in Italy for 10 years. Most tourists ruin their summer trips by making these 8 mistakes.

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Molly poses for a photo inside The Colosseum in Rome.
As a local, I know there are some things you should never do when visiting Italy in the summer.

Molly Fitzpatrick

I worked as a tour guide in Paris. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes I saw tourists make.

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The view of the Eiffel Tower through buildings in Paris.
As a tour guide in Paris, I saw many tourists make the same mistakes.

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I was born and raised in The Bahamas. Here are 11 of the biggest mistakes I watch tourists make.

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View of buildings, trees at paradise island in bahamas
I'm a Bahamian who was born and raised in New Providence, so interactions with tourists were part of my daily life growing up.

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10 mistakes guests should never make at weddings, according to etiquette experts

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Wedding guests holding up glasses of wine and Champagne.
According to etiquette experts, there are a few things wedding guests should never do.

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I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Tourists should avoid making these 7 mistakes while visiting.

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Laura smiles near the water on the Amalfi Coast. There are buildings in the mountains behind her.
As a local of 17 years, I know there are some things you should never do on the Amalfi Coast.

Laura Thayer

OpenClaw creator says he got a token refund request for errors the AI agent made with 'sensitive financial documents'

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openclaw china
More people are trying out the AI agent OpenClaw. One user tried asking for a refund, its creator said.

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Bartenders share the 8 drinks you should never order in a crowded bar

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bartender pouring a simple cocktail into a short glass on a bar
If you're in a busy bar, you might experience long wait times if you order a complex cocktail or drink that's time-consuming to make.

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I spent $61,000 building a personal pub in my backyard. There are 3 mistakes I wish I hadn't made.

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Stephen Hutyra inside his backyard pub.
Stephen Hutyra.

Stephen Hutyra

I went to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. I had a great time, but there are 5 things I wish I'd known before my trip.

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Amanda holds a cocktail while standing in a bar, wearing a Guinness sweater and an Ireland hat.

Amanda Shammas

I make my own sourdough bread to save money on groceries. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known before starting.

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A sliced loaf of sourdough bread on a cutting board, with a knife next to it.
There are a few things I wish I'd known before making my own sourdough at home.

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