I've lived in the Boston area for 14 years. Here are 5 things that live up to the hype and 2 I tell first-timers to skip.

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Boston skyline
The Boston skyline

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My husband asked for a divorce. A few days later, we went on vacation together.

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Couples on benches in Cascais, Portugal portugal
We (not pictured) went on our romantic trip to Cascais even though our relationship status felt up in the air. Looking back, I'm glad.

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I'm an American married to a French man. We have a lot in common, but there are a few cultural divides we can't bridge.

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Audrey Bruno

I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy — but I'll always return to this one in the south

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The writer walking down a cobblestone street in Matera, Italy in 2021.
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Kaitlyn Rosati

I tried every frozen pizzas and flatbread I could find at Trader Joe's, and I'd buy most of them again

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I tried 12 frozen pizzas and flatbreads from Trader Joe's.

Savanna Swain-Wilson

I live in a 400-square-foot tiny home. See inside my space, from clever storage solutions to unavoidable chaos.

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Woman smiling from porch of blue-painted railing on tiny home porch
Living full time in a poorly-designed, mass-produced tiny house means confronting its limitations every single day.

Amber McDaniel

I used to work at Hermès. I saw customers make the same 5 mistakes — especially when trying to get a coveted Birkin.

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Exterior of an Hermes store with a gold design on the door and gold plaques on the storefront next to the door
I used to work at Hermès and saw customers make the same mistakes over and over again.

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I tried club sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's, and there's one I wouldn't order again

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Three wrapped subs from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's.
I wanted to see which popular sandwich chain made the best club sub.

Steven John

I saw 11 national parks in one 30-day trip. Using a few smart strategies and helpful apps, it only cost me $1,500.

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Woman in backpack walking through Canyonlands national park
I took a 30-day vacation to America's national parks and spent only $ 1,500. A few key strategies and tips helped me do it, but there's one thing I'd do differently

Emily Pennington

7 of the best scents to wear this spring, according to professional perfumers

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