I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains with a carry-on bag and a backpack. Here are 7 things I regret not packing and 9 items I'm glad I brought.

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The author traveled 60 hours on Amtrak trains. Here's what she did and didn't pack.

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I visited 2 of America's wealth hubs: Scottsdale and Jackson Hole. One was ideal for vacation, while the other seemed better for living.

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Two images: Left: Mega mansions in the desert in Scottsdale with mountains in the background. Right: A wide view of a valley between two hills and a large mountains in the background
Scottsdale (L) and Jackson Hole (R) are wealthy enclaves in the American West.

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I'm an American who visited Costco in Canada. It may look identical, but it's not the same.

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Business Insider's reporter went to a Costco store in Canada for the first time and noticed a few key differences compared to US locations.

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I spent $1,000 for a 30-hour Amtrak ride in a private bedroom. Take a look inside the 45-square-foot space with a full bathroom.

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Insider's reporter spent 30 hours in an Amtrak bedroom while traveling from Miami to New York.
Business Insider's reporter spent 30 hours in an Amtrak bedroom while traveling from Miami to New York.

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What 40 iconic actors looked like when they were in their 20s

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Maggie Smith died at the age of 89 after a decades-spanning acting career.

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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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Your old images stored on Photobucket could soon be used to train AI

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10 things I wish I'd done differently on my first cruise, from booking a better room to avoiding specialty restaurants

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Business Insider's reporter took her first cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I spent 2 hours in a Jackson Hole vacation home that costs over $10 million. Check out the ultra-luxury details.

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The exterior of a large, long house made of wood and concrete with an outdoor patio and nine lawn chairs in a green field with trees on the left and right with mountains in the background
A luxury vacation home in Jackson, Wyoming, is available for co-ownership through Pacaso.

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I bunked with 3 strangers in a shared cabin on an overnight train in Europe. It was bumpy, cramped, and I wouldn't do it again.

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Business Insider's reporter took a Nightjet train from Venice, Italy, to Vienna, Austria.

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