I'm an American who spent 6 months living in Europe. Here are 5 lifestyle changes I'll be taking back with me to the US.

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Buildings behind a bridge with five openings along a canal in Amsterdam.
After spending six months in Europe, I'll be incorporating some lifestyle changes at home.

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I took a one-night solo trip to a different country. It taught me how to transform discomfort into confidence.

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The author posing in London.
I took a one-night solo trip to a different country, and it transformed my confidence and independence.

Taila Lee

I've been to 27 Greek islands. There are 3 I'd return to in a heartbeat — and 2 I'd leave off my itinerary next time.

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Hannah in a long dress standing on a white stone street, surrounded by white buildings with blue doors and a red flowering tree overhead.
After traveling to 27 Greek islands, there are some I'd visit again and others I'd skip next time.

Hannah Logan

I planned an action-packed family vacation so good that it got my teens off their phones. We're never going back to basic trips.

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Author Christina Valhouli and her family smiling
On boat

Christina Valhouli

I visited Portugal for the first time. I had a great vacation, but these 3 things would've made my trip even better.

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The author sits in a rooftop pool, wearing a black bathing suit and sunglasses. Behind her are the tops of buildings and a church.
Although I enjoyed my trip to Portugal, a few things would've made it even better.

Rebecca Strassberg

I save hundreds on groceries by shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 12 items I always buy as a busy person working in tech.

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Lyssa stands in a Trader Joe's aisle pushing a shopping cart filled with groceries.
Shopping at Trader Joe's helped me cut down on my grocery bill.

Lyssa Leigh Jackson

5 things that can ruin a wedding for guests, according to a professional planner

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A close-up image of a bride toasting glasses with guests at her wedding. The bride's back is to the camera.
Decisions like scaling back on staffing or not securing room blocks can ruin guests' experiences at a wedding.

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I'm a personal stylist. Here are 7 things I'd absolutely buy at Gap right now — and 3 styles I'd skip.

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Composite of author Grace Van Cleave taking selfie in Gap dressing room wearing denim jacket and jeans, white shirt and jeans, and white shirt and barrel pants
I found some fantastic staples for fall while shopping at Gap, especially when it comes to pants.

Grace Van Cleave

We moved from Los Angeles to Milwaukee. Our friends were surprised, but our only regret is that we didn't do it sooner.

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The writer, her husband, and their child in Wisconsin.
I love how easy it is for us to visit lakes, beaches, and parks in Wisconsin.

Daria Solovieva

I've spent 10 years traveling the world alone. Along the way, I've learned the secrets to having successful solo trips.

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Ashley Probst taking a selfie with a body of water in the background. She's wearing glasses and a hat that says,
I've traveled solo for 10 years and have learned tips to help me stay safe and make friends.

Ashley Probst

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