My grandma looked fabulous well into her 80s. She taught me how important it is to be a little selfish.

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I remember my grandmother (not pictured) as always looking polished and taking good care of herself.

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I grew up in Southern California. These are the 6 tourist hot spots worth visiting, and the 2 you can skip.

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Chloe stands in front of a rainbow tower at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
As a Southern California local, I think some tourist attractions are worth the hype.

Chloe Caldwell

I've sailed on over 50 cruises. Here are 4 companies I'd absolutely book with again as someone without kids.

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megan posing with mickey and minnie on a disney cruise
I've been on cruises with several companies, including Disney.

Megan duBois

I'm an American who lived in Rome. These were the 6 most surprising things about grocery shopping in Italy.

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A display of fresh produce in an Italian grocery store.
When I lived in Italy, I was surprised by how different the grocery shopping experience was compared to the US.

Jenna Curcio

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

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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 Costco executive member who hates cooking, but loves a good deal. I buy these 12 products every month.

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The writer with her cart of groceries at Costco.
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Annmarie Gajdos

I tested similar sweaters from Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap. Sometimes, quality is more important than cost.

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A woman holding up three black sweaters on hangers.
I tried on sweaters from Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.

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I visited Salem during its busiest fall season. Despite my best intentions, I still felt like a bad tourist.

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My trip to Salem made me want to become a more respectful tourist.

Amanda Shammas

I love traveling with friends and family, but I need alone time on vacation. I created a rule that keeps everyone happy.

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The author posing at Lonja de la Seda.
I created the "50/50 Rule" to help me get alone time when I'm on vacation with others.

Nicole Benedettini

I moved from the US to the UK 10 years ago. I've built a great life, but it's come with surprising challenges.

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The author posing with his son.
I'm an American who moved to the UK, and there are a few things I wish I'd known before leaving.

Andrew Samtoy

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