I visited Amsterdam for the first time with my family — here are 4 things that surprised me most about our trip

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Author Alesandra Dubin, her kids, husband smiling on canal boat in Amsterdam
From fearless cyclists to Indonesian feasts, the Dutch capital challenged my assumptions.

Alesandra Dubin

I'm a New Yorker who went to Naples, Florida, for the first time, and 6 things surprised me

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A body of water with palm trees and mansions surrounding it
The author spent two nights in Naples, Florida, for the first time.

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

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magic 8 ball
A Magic 8 Ball toy in its packaging.

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I dined at a 3-Michelin-star fine-dining restaurant for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me.

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the author and one of the dishes from eleven madison park
I was surprised by the number of staff waiting on us, and that the plant-based courses were just as good as the meat dishes.

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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.

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Malia stands in front of the Amtrak logo on a train.
After traveling over 4,500 miles on Amtrak, I've learned some surprising things about train travel.

Malia Yoshioka

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

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

Sara Wegman

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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A table set with silverware, a black plate topped with a gray napkin with a white-embroidered Hell's Kitchen logo, and wine, water, and cocktail glasses.
I had dinner at Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen restaurant in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Stephanie Pitera Statile

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.

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

Alexis McSparren

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