I upgraded my Amtrak seat to a 23-square-foot roomette by bidding $110. Here's what the 15-hour train ride was like.

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After an upgrade, I spent 15 hours in a roomette aboard Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited.

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I moved to Canada for love 10 years ago. It helped me realize which friends were worth keeping — and find new ones.

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I met my now-husband on a dating app while I was temporarily living in Toronto.

Naima Karp

Over 200 travelers told me their biggest Japan travel mistakes. Here are the 5 that kept coming up.

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It seems like a lot of travelers make similar mistakes when they visit Japan.

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5 jewelry trends that are in this summer and 3 that are out, according to jewelers and stylists

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Jewelers and stylists spoke to Business Insider about the best and worst jewelry for this coming summer season.

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I visited the 'Hawaii of the Atlantic,' an island chain only 5 hours from Boston. It felt like an unspoiled paradise.

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The Azores in Portugal
The Azores are an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic.

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I moved from Europe to New York last year. I wish I'd known a few things before making the leap.

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I moved to New York City last year, and with time, it's started to feel like home.

Laura Keys

I'm a dietitian and mom of 2. These are the 9 Trader Joe's staples I buy to make healthy meals in less than 30 minutes.

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Ana Reisdorf family on the couch
On busy night, I reach for Trader Joe's entrées and sides to feed my family.

Ana Reisdorf

My best friend and I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s. I wish we hadn't waited so long to do it.

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I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s, and my best friend. It's one of the best trips I've taken in a long time.

Lauren Breedlove

I've had a Costco executive membership for nearly a decade. I swear by these 11 staples for easy weeknight meals.

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Of all the ways I've tried to make weeknight meal prep easier, Costco's prepared foods work best for my family.

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I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.

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I was scared to do van life solo, but a lot of positive interactions while on the road has given me faith in humanity.

Sydnee Chapman

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