I spent 2 months renovating my van for $12,500. Here are 10 of my biggest regrets.

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(left) abbey standing next to converted van side door (right) interior shot of the van with finished floors, counters, and ceiling
There are plenty of things I know I'll do differently next time.

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When to give a tip even if you think tipping is out of control

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Dollar bills on a table

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I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should stop wasting money on.

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two royal caribbean cruise ships at cococay
Cruises can come with a lot of hidden costs and expenses.

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I moved from the US to Ireland. I'm extremely happy with my choice, but there are a few things I wish I'd known before relocating.

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alexis posing in front of a lake in ireland
I moved to Ireland three years ago.

Alexis McSparren

I've worked on cruises for nearly 10 years. Here are 7 things I'd never do a ship.

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people walking onto cruise ship
There are some thing cruise employees probably wouldn't do on a ship.

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Interior designers share 11 low-cost ways to make a small outdoor space feel bigger

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outdoor area with greenery, grass, and a brown table with matching chairs, all surrounded by blue walls
You can do a lot with a small outdoor space if you know the right tricks.

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Should you tip on restaurant takeout? Or a coffee order? Here's when it's OK to decline.

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Male customer paying through credit card for movie tickets at counter
Many Americans feel like they're tipping more money, and at more places, than they have in the past. There are some places you're still not expected to leave a tip, though.

Klaus Vedfelt

Here's how Uber and Lyft drivers try to get customers to tip — even though it only happens on a quarter of rides

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Rideshare driver helps woman with luggage.
Drivers for Uber and Lyft told BI that helping with luggage doesn't lead to consistent tips. Drivers in the story aren't pictured.

Igor Alecsander

I traveled around Greece with 3 of my best friends. Here are 6 highlights from the trip and 5 things we'd do differently next time.

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jordana and her friends posing in front of the acropolis in greece
My friends and I took a trip to Greece after our college graduation.

Jordana Comiter

I've been going to Disney World for 30 years. Here are 7 tips for surviving the parks in the summer heat.

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megan posing for a photo in front of cinderella castle at disney world and a shot of typhoon lagoon water park at disney world
After going to Disney World for 30 years, I know how to survive the heat.

Megan duBois

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