I've traveled to 17 countries and have learned that a checked bag is always worth it. Here's why.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Silhouette of a woman with a carry-on bag surrounded by seats looking out onto a runway at an airport
Checking a bag makes my travel experience more enjoyable.

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I met a man on the street, and our third date was a 12-day Mediterranean cruise. It was a surreal experience.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Man and woman smiling on cruise ship
I went on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise with a man I'd only been on two dates with. The risk paid off, and I'm so glad I trusted my instincts.

Jodie Hughes

I used to think living at home as an adult meant going backward. Losing my dad made me realize I was wrong.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
The writer sitting on a bench with her mom and sister.
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Maya Kokerov

My 99-year-old grandma taught me important lessons about the power of silence, change, and living a good life

Tech Insider : Business
Two women smiling under artwork
My grandma lived until she was 99. She taught me several important lessons that make my life better.

Kiersten Brown

I tried cheesecakes from Costco, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Walmart — there's just one I'd buy again

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Four different cheesecakes on a table.
After trying four different options, I found the best store-bought cheesecake.

Ivy Carbone

After living in South America for 7 years, there's just one region I always recommend to first-time visitors

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The writer hiking up a volcano in Ecuador.
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Kirstynn Joseph

I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. After visiting Greece, I incorporated these 5 changes to my meals at home.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Plates of food on a table near the water in Create, Greece.
I went to Greece for the first time, and the food was a major highlight.

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We spent over $12,000 replacing our carpets with vinyl-plank flooring. It looks nice, but I regret it every day.

Tech Insider : Business
Living room with green walls, light gray couches, and vinyl-plank flooring next to French doors
Our vinyl-plank floors look nice, but I'm not sure they were the right choice for us.

Lauren Salles Gumpert

I traveled over 8,000 miles on Amtrak in one year. These are the 10 items I never board the train without.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Kylie holds a bag on top of a suitcase on a train platform.
My travel bag is one of my favorite things I pack for train rides.

Kylie Stoltzfus

I'm a competitive swimmer who follows a high-protein diet. Here are 7 things I always buy at Costco.

Tech Insider : Business
A composite image of packages of Kirkland Signature stuffed salmon, and packages of Rastelli's grass-fed ground beef.
The Kirkland Signature stuffed salmon and Rastelli's ground beef are some of my favorite high-protein foods from Costco.

Jordan Fargo

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