I spent 2 months renovating my van for $12,500. Here are 10 of my biggest regrets.

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There are plenty of things I know I'll do differently next time.

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We live in Dubai. Here are the 7 common mistakes we see first-time visitors make.

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Dubai can be especially beautiful at night when it's all lit up.

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I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting the state.

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The view of Exit Glacier next to a patch of grass.
After living in Alaska for over 35 years, I've seen many visitors make the same mistakes.

Lisa Maloney

I've been to 25 countries. Here are 10 mistakes I wish I'd avoided when I first started traveling.

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I've traveled all over the world and have already checked 25 countries off my bucket list.

Dominique Mills

10 things you should never do in a nail salon, according to salon owners and nail techs

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Getting a manicure can be a complicated endeavor if you don't know salon etiquette.

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I grew up in Australia and worked in tourism for years. First-time visitors always make these 5 mistakes.

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Uluru — a large red-rock formation in the Australian Outback — on a sunny day.
As someone who grew up in Australia and worked in tourism, I've seen many visitors make the same mistakes.

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8 of Gen Z's worst shoe trends, according to millennial stylists

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Tabi flats.

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I loved my first visit to Switzerland — but my trip would've been better if I hadn't made these 5 mistakes

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I rode trains to visit three towns in Switzerland, and there are only a few things I would do differently.

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17 popular trends interior designers wish would disappear

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There are quite a few popular home trends that professionals hate.

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11 mistakes that can ruin your hot dogs, according to chefs and grilling pros

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A few small errors can ruin your dogs.

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