I spent 53 hours on Amtrak's longest train. These were the 6 best and 4 worst parts of the journey.

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The author took Amtrak's California Zephyr train from Chicago to Emeryville, California.

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I never thought I could live in a tiny home. Staying in a 250-square-foot Airbnb changed my mind.

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The reporter spent two nights in a tiny home Airbnb in Miami.

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I regret visiting 6 different places during my 2-week trip to Europe. Next time, I'm choosing quality over quantity.

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Business Insider's reporter took a two-week backpacking trip through six cities in four European countries.

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A massive property once owned by the late Yankee Candle founder was sold after years on the market — and a $18 million discount

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Yankee Candle Founder's home in Massachusetts sold for $4.55 million.

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Seasoned cruisers say you should know these 8 things before setting foot on your first cruise

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Seasoned cruisers' tips for first-timers can save you money and help you make the most of your trip.

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I spent 2 nights in an Amtrak bedroom and tried both bunks. The smaller bed won me over.

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The author booked a bedroom on Amtrak's California Zephyr and slept in both bunks.

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7 surprising things I learned when I booked my first cruise

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The author booked her first cruise with Royal Caribbean.

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I spent 53 hours on an Amtrak sleeper train. I want to take it again, but I'll do 6 things differently next time.

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Business Insider will do a few things differently the next time she rides the California Zephyr.

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I'm a New Yorker who visited Phoenix for the first time, and 8 things surprised me

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From hiking trails to the downtown area, there's a lot to love about Phoenix.

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I spent 5 days in the Great Smoky Mountains with just a backpack. Here are 9 items I'm glad I packed and 1 thing I didn't need.

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A backpack was all Business Insider's reporter needed for a five-day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains.

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