Disappointing photos show what it's really like to backpack across Europe

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A cluster of arms holding phones to capture a tourist attraction in Rome
Business Insider's reporter expected an Instagram-like backpacking adventure in Europe, but the reality was much less glamorous.

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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

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A composite image of a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains
Business Insider's reporter traveled in a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains.

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16 photos show how unhinged Black Friday shopping used to be

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A woman passes by a shop announcing Black Friday sales the day after Thanksgiving in New York City November 24,2017.
A woman passes by a shop announcing Black Friday sales the day after Thanksgiving in New York City November 24,2017.

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10 signs of over-the-top wealth and luxury I spotted in Vancouver — one of Canada's richest cities

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Cars parked on a residential street with the ocean, mountains, and city buildings in the background in Vancouver
Business Insider's reporter saw luxury cars and waterfront mansions during her trip to Vancouver, British Columbia.

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I splurged on a $1,000 room for a 30-hour Amtrak ride. It was the best overnight train experience I've had in the US.

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The author relaxes in an Amtrak bedroom traveling from Miami to NYC.
The author relaxes in an Amtrak bedroom traveling from Miami to NYC.

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Vintage photos show how Halloween has been celebrated over the last century

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The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, in 1978.
The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, in 1978.

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I spent 11 hours with 3 strangers in a shared cabin on a sleeper train in Europe. 6 surprises made me regret it.

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A composite image of the author in front of a blue train and inside a train cabin with red bunks
Business Insider's reporter tried out a sleeper cabin on a train in Europe traveling from Vienna to Venice, Italy.

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I booked 2 business-class tickets on Amtrak's speedy Acela train 3 years apart. The second ride was smoother and sleeker.

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A composite image of an Amtrak NextGen Acela parked next to the older Acela model and inside the business-class car on the NextGen Acela
Business Insider's reporter rode business class on both the old and new Amtrak Acela trains.

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I spent a week eating my way through one of the world's largest cruise ships and had 10 outstanding dishes

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A composite image of the author looking down at a dish of food and a banana pudding in a mason jar
Business Insider's reporter dined at several restaurants during her cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I paid $560 for a 7-day Eurail pass to country hop by train across Europe. It was so much better than flying.

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Trenitalia A composite image of the author in front of a train and a plane
The author traveled around Europe by train and preferred it to flying.

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