I booked bedrooms on 2 different overnight Amtrak trains. One key difference sets them apart.

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A Business Insider reporter spent a total of 83 hours in two Amtrak bedrooms.

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I'm an American who's lived in Iceland for 14 years. Here are 6 of the best things to do here.

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After moving here from the US 14 years ago, I've learned many of the best things to do in Iceland.

Jenna Gottlieb

Airbnb's CEO says AI writes 60% of the company's code — and makes managers get their hands dirty

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Brian Chesky said AI writes 60% of Airbnb's code.

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What is hantavirus? What to know after 3 deaths tied to a cruise ship outbreak

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The cruise ship MV Hondius.

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Tech billionaires are flocking to this former bohemian enclave in Miami. See what life is like inside Coconut Grove.

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Coconut Grove is becoming the new billionaire's playground in Miami.

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I've traveled to all 50 states. Here are 5 things I never waste my money on when I'm in a new city.

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After traveling to all 50 states, I became more intentional about how I spend my money on vacation in a new place.

Ashley Nealy

The rise and fall of Spirit Airlines

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For 34 years, Spirit Airlines made waves with its rock-bottom fares, racy advertising, and bright yellow planes. At its peak, it was the largest ultra-low-cost carrier in the US, selling flights to Florida for $39. But in May 2026, Spirit shut down completely. It canceled 9,000 flights and left staff with little information.

I passed out at 4 a.m. in my bathroom. 3 months later, I decided to walk 73 miles across Spain to conquer my anxiety.

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Shirin Ahmadi smiling in front of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

Shirin Ahmadi

29 photos of tiny living spaces that highlight the global affordability crisis

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Some residents in Ho Chi Minh City live in 72-square-foot homes.

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I paid $400 to sleep in a barrel in Switzerland and had the best glamping experience of my life

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Insider's reporter spent two nights in a barrel she found on Airbnb in Switzerland.
Business Insider's reporter spent two nights in a barrel she found on Airbnb in Switzerland.

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