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

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As a tour guide in Paris, I saw many tourists make the same mistakes over and over.

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I spent 10 days solo road-tripping through Utah and Arizona. It was gorgeous, but I wish I'd known a few things before I left.

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I've always wanted to take a solo road trip, and I made it happen this summer.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I visited Portugal for the first time. I had a great vacation, but these 3 things would've made my trip even better.

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The author sits in a rooftop pool, wearing a black bathing suit and sunglasses. Behind her are the tops of buildings and a church.
Although I enjoyed my trip to Portugal, a few things would've made it even better.

Rebecca Strassberg

I was a 'cart girl' on a golf course for 2 years. These are the 3 biggest mistakes I saw customers make.

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Three golf carts being driven over a grassy hill.
If you follow these tips, you may become a new favorite customer among the "cart girls" at your golf course.

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I've been riding trains across the US and UK for 26 years. I wish I'd known a few things before my first trip.

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I love traveling by train.

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8 red flags your clothes won't last long, according to style experts

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Style experts told BI about clothing red flags.

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6 things you should never do to your nails after a manicure, according to nail artists

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There are quite a few things that can ruin a good manicure.

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I've saved thousands on travel this year by maximizing points and miles. But there are lots of things I wish I'd known when I first started.

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I've taken my family on international trips with the help of credit-card points and miles.

Jamie Davis Smith

11 things you should skip at your wedding reception

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Wedding receptions can be expensive, but there are certain things you can cut back on.

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I've been a Pilates instructor for 12 years. Here are the 5 most common mistakes I see clients make during their first few classes.

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Daniela does a lunge on a Pilates reformer in an empty studio.
I've been teaching Pilates classes for 12 years.

Daniela Borodin

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