Visiting my family in Guam means 24 hours of flights and layovers. Here's how I make the trip bearable.

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Business Insider's report spent 24 hours on a three-leg journey from Guam to NYC.

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I rode Amtrak's new Acela train, the fastest in the US. The 6 most surprising parts had nothing to do with speed.

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Amtrak NextGen Acela is the train line's new fleet serving express stops in the Northeast corridor.

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I stayed in a tiny home for the first time, and now I think I could live in one

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The reporter spent two nights in a tiny home Airbnb in Miami.

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I made 3 mistakes in 48 hours when I visited Berlin for the first time

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Looking back on my first trip to Berlin, I still have a few regrets.

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I paid $168 for a 10-hour Amtrak business-class ride. Next time, I'll stay in coach and save $100.

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Business Insider's reporter booked a business-class ticket for a 10-hour trip on an Amtrak train.

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I lived in Austin for 6 years and loved it, but moving to New York City made me realize I'll never move back to Texas

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The reporter moved from Austin to New York City in 2019.

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I spent 6 days in Italy after dreaming of visiting my whole life. 6 surprises made it worth the wait.

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Business Insider's reporter visited Venice, Rome, and Milan during her first trip to Italy.

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I traveled in business class on Amtrak's high-speed Acela train and thought it was worth the $120 price tag

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The reporter rode in business class on an Amtrak Acela from Baltimore to New York City.

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I went to Italy for the first time and left with 5 big regrets

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The reporter spent six days in Italy. She visited Venice, Rome, and Milan.

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I regret spending 2 weeks in Europe traveling to 6 different places. Next time, I'm choosing quality over quantity.

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The author stands in front of the Colosseum in Rome
Business Insider's reporter took a two-week backpacking trip through six cities in four European countries.

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