I spent 60 hours traveling on Amtrak trains from New York to Texas. Here are 10 things that surprised me most.

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I rode two Amtrak trains on a long-haul journey from New York to Texas.

Michael Rosenthal

I spent 26 hours in Qatar Airways' business class. Not all seats are created equally, but I get why it's so beloved.

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Our flights basically cost more than our entire honeymoon, but I had a great time in Qatar Airways' business class.

Rachel Hosie

An airline barred 2 passengers after an in-flight brawl and plans to go after them for the cost of diverting the plane

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Jet2 has barred two people from ever flying with it again after they brawled midair.

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Lufthansa can finally sell its tricky new Boeing 787 business class after months of flying it mostly empty

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Lufthansa Allegris cabin.
Lufthansa's new Allegris business class has faced certification issues on the Boeing 787. It appears to have fixed the problem.

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Did you miss Amtrak's viral 'Trak Suit' launch? You may get another shot.

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Models wearing Amtrak
A fashion student designed a track suit for Amtrak that was available for a limited time on the rail line's website.

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After living in Denver for 6 years, I decided it wasn't for me. Now, it's one of my favorite places to visit.

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I moved out of Denver after six years, but I still love visiting.

Emily Hart

I captained a Saudi billionaire's superyacht. Now I'm building a members-only club at sea.

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Mattias Bosse
Mattias Bosse captained the superyacht Lady Moura for 15 years before launching Maybach Ocean Club.

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I took a risk moving to Phuket as a single mom. It paid off.

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Cheska Hull posing in a blue dress in Phuket, Thailand.
Cheska Hull decided to call off her wedding and move to Phuket, Thailand with her son.

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They moved to China for a new adventure. Their 3 kids gained independence — and mom has time for hobbies.

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A family in Harbin in China.
Elisa Orsi, her husband, and their three kids moved to China after living in Qatar for five years.

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I spent 50 days on the same Celebrity cruise ship in 5 different rooms. Here's how they compare, and which is the best value.

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Author Tammy Barr and husband smiling in front of Celebrity cruise ship from parking lot
I was a passenger on the same Celebrity ship for six straight cruises, so I was able to experience a variety of room types across three different classes.

Tammy Barr

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