A National Geographic photographer gave me 4 tips for taking better pictures with my phone

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A Business Insider reporter's phone photos from a hike in Arizona show how to use a National Geographic photographer's tips.

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Flights to the Middle East have resumed, but travel chaos is nowhere near over

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An Emirates Airbus A380 passenger aircraft prepares for landing at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 8, 2026.
An Emirates Airbus A380 prepares to land in Dubai.

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I spent my 45th birthday traveling alone on the other side of the world. I'm not sure I'd recommend it.

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Author Stacey Lastoe in Singapore
My trip to Singapore helped me realize solo travel isn't always as wonderful as it seems.

Stacey Lastoe

I live in Greece and have been to over 30 of the country's islands. Here are 6 I think are worth visiting.

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Fani poses in a cobblestone alley lined with blue and white buildings at sunset.
I think Kimolos is one of the best Greek islands to visit.

Fani Mari

Airlines are already slashing flight routes to the Middle East well into the future

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British Airways jet in air.
British Airways said it was canceling flights to Abu Dhabi until later this year.

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When I got my cancer diagnosis, I had to cancel 3 planned vacations. A 1-night staycation in nearby Santa Cruz gave me the reset I needed.

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The author enjoys a soak in a hot tub.
The writer said she enjoyed soaking in a hot tub during her staycation.

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I always dreaded long travel days with my kids. Getting airport lounge access has completely changed the way my family travels.

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Jamie Davis Smith's kids in an airport lounge
The author loves bringing her kids to the airport lounge.

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I'm a New Yorker who visited Erewhon, a high-end grocery store in Los Angeles, for the first time. The prices blew me away.

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Dr. Pauls Raw Animal-Based Smoothie made with organic raw kefir milk beef organs immuno milk blueberries honey bananas sea salt and maple is photographed outside Erewhon in Culver City on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA.
Erewhon is known for its smoothies.

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My favorite gem in Italy is just an hour from Venice. It's packed with stunning scenery and feels like stepping into a fairy tale.

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Colorful buildings and a covered bridge over a river in front of mountains.
I visited Bassano del Grappa, a less-visited city in Italy.

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Here's how to check TSA wait times before your flight

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Airline passengers wait in long lines to get through the TSA security screening at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Sunday, March 8, 2026
Passengers wait for security screening at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport on Sunday.

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