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I've traveled over 4,500 miles on Amtrak trains. My rides have been better than expected and filled with surprises.

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 11:07

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business

After traveling over 4,500 miles on Amtrak, I've learned some surprising things about train travel.

Malia Yoshioka

Travel, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Amtrak, Trains, train-travel, Travel

I moved from the US to the Netherlands. Though I speak the local language, a lot has surprised me about living here.

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 11:33

Tech Insider : Business, Politics

sara posing on a stone bridge next to autumnal trees in the netherlands — I've lived in the Netherlands for five years.
Sara Wegman

Real Estate, Freelancer, evergreen-story, Moving, Netherlands, surprising-things, US

I'm a New Yorker who spent 4 days in Atlantic City. Here are 7 things that surprised me.

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 08:27

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business

the author at gordon ramsay steak in atlantic city — A New Yorker shares surprising things about visiting Atlantic City, from the free beaches to the chef-owned restaurants.
Erin McDowell/Business Insider

Travel, atlantic-city, atlantic-city-trip-2025, new-jersey, surprising-things, Travel

We moved from the Midwest to Florida 5 years ago. Living here has been filled with surprise expenses and unexpected weather.

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 10:02

Tech Insider : Business

Allie Hubers and husband smiling at sunset in front of beach in Florida — I moved to the Florida Panhandle from the Midwest with my husband, and it's come with many surprises, from chilly winters to the high cost of living.
Allie Hubers

Real Estate, freelancer-le, Florida, florida-panhandle, Midwest, surprising-things, evergreen-story

I dined at Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen after years of watching the show. These 5 things surprised me most.

Sat, 12/07/2024 - 09:27

Tech Insider : Business

I had dinner at Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen restaurant in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Stephanie Pitera Statile

Food, Freelancer, freelancer-le, restaurant, gordon-ramsay, hells-kitchen, atlantic-city

12 surprising carry-on items you're not allowed to take through airport security

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:35

Tech Insider : Travel, Business

magic 8 ball — You might be surprised to learn that everything from soup to a Magic 8 Ball are prohibited on the official TSA website.
The Image Party/Shutterstock

Travel, Transportation, Features, TSA, carry-on, carry-on-bag, carry-on-luggage

I moved from the US to Ireland 5 years ago. I've never felt safer, but adjusting to the culture hasn't always been easy.

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 11:00

Tech Insider : Travel

alexis standing in front of rolling green hills in ireland — I've been blown away by the beauty of the Irish countryside.
Alexis McSparren

Real Estate, Travel, Freelancer, US, Ireland, Moving, Europe

I'm a Brit who visited Los Angeles for the first time. I found myself in complete culture shock.

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 11:43

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel

Car in La next to image of Alice Johnston kissing grocery bag — I visited the US for the first time in my 20s.
Alice Johnston

Travel, Features, los-angeles, America, us-vs-uk, Freelancer, evergreen-story

I moved my family down south to Florida over 7 years ago. I mostly love it, but life here has been filled with surprises.

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:39

Tech Insider

Terri Peters, her husband, daughter, and son, posing in front of the Epcot ball in Disney World — I don't regret moving my family to Florida and we've enjoyed living here.
Terri Peters

Real Estate, Features, Freelancer, Moving, Florida, Family, evergreen-story

I'm excited to leave the US and pursue a new life in Barcelona, but the moving process isn't for the faint of heart

Tue, 03/05/2024 - 09:31