I toured a 4,355-square-foot Four Seasons penthouse suite that costs $11,000 a night. The smallest room was my favorite.

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Inside a penthouse suite living room with wood, cathedral ceilings, windowed doors in the back, two couches between a coffee table in the middle, and a fireplace on the left
Business Insider's reporter got an exclusive tour of a five-bedroom penthouse suite at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole.

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I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains with a carry-on bag and a backpack. Here are 7 things I regret not packing and 9 items I'm glad I brought.

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the author hold Poo pouri on the left, her open duffel is on the right
The author traveled 60 hours on Amtrak trains. Here's what she did and didn't pack.

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I visited 2 of America's wealth hubs: Scottsdale and Jackson Hole. One was ideal for vacation, while the other seemed better for living.

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Two images: Left: Mega mansions in the desert in Scottsdale with mountains in the background. Right: A wide view of a valley between two hills and a large mountains in the background
Scottsdale (L) and Jackson Hole (R) are wealthy enclaves in the American West.

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I'm an American who visited Costco in Canada. It may look identical, but it's not the same.

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Business Insider's reporter went to a Costco store in Canada for the first time and noticed a few key differences compared to US locations.

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I spent $1,000 for a 30-hour Amtrak ride in a private bedroom. Take a look inside the 45-square-foot space with a full bathroom.

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Insider's reporter spent 30 hours in an Amtrak bedroom while traveling from Miami to New York.
Business Insider's reporter spent 30 hours in an Amtrak bedroom while traveling from Miami to New York.

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I paid $168 for a 10-hour Amtrak business-class ride. Next time, I'll stay in coach and save $100.

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Business Insider's reporter booked a business-class ticket for a 10-hour trip on an Amtrak train.

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10 things I wish I'd done differently on my first cruise, from booking a better room to avoiding specialty restaurants

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The author stares at food in a restaurant (L) an arrow pointing out the window of the stateroom
Business Insider's reporter took her first cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I spent 2 hours in a Jackson Hole vacation home that costs over $10 million. Check out the ultra-luxury details.

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The exterior of a large, long house made of wood and concrete with an outdoor patio and nine lawn chairs in a green field with trees on the left and right with mountains in the background
A luxury vacation home in Jackson, Wyoming, is available for co-ownership through Pacaso.

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I bunked with 3 strangers in a shared cabin on an overnight train in Europe. It was bumpy, cramped, and I wouldn't do it again.

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A blue train with a red stripe stopped at a platform at night
Business Insider's reporter took a Nightjet train from Venice, Italy, to Vienna, Austria.

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I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks and slept on trains and in budget Airbnbs. 10 things surprised me about this type of travel.

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Two images: Left: A sunlit field with homes in front of a mountain. Right: The author in her backpack stands smiling on a train platform on the right with people boarding a white and red train on the left
Business Insider's reporter took a one-week solo backpacking trip in Berlin and Vienna, sleeping in budget Airbnbs and shared train cabins.

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