I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 8 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
A side-by-side image of a 2-in-1 striped beach towel and tote bag on display at Costco, and boxes of Essenza outdoor citronella candles.
As a longtime employee, I think the 2-in-1 beach towel and tote bag, and Essenza citronella candles are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

I bought a $140,000 mobile home in a Los Angeles neighborhood where houses cost millions

Tech Insider : Business
Woman smiling outside of red mobile home, leaning on fence, next to large skeleton decoration
I bought a mobile home and rent the space where it sits, and the pros still outweigh the cons five years later.

Lisa Laureta

I took a 16-hour Amtrak ride in a roomette. Here are 4 things I wish I packed and 7 I'm glad I brought.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A woman sitting on a train and writing in a journal.
I'm happy with the items I packed for my 16-hour Amtrak trip, but I wish I'd brought a few more things.

Molly Allen

I didn't want to give up my job when we moved for my husband's. To keep it, I flew across the country almost every week.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Environment
Woman an man smiling outside in winter time, holding dog
The logistics of my arrangement were frustrating, but the trade-off was worthwhile. It allowed me to live part-time in Oklahoma with my husband without giving up a job that I truly loved.

Allie Hubers

I've been on over 50 cruises as an employee and passenger. Here are 8 things you should know before booking a trip.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
cruise ship at sea
Even though I'm a seasoned cruiser, before I book, I always research the ports, the ship, and my potential cabin.

Tammy Barr

I've visited Northern Ireland several times a year for the past decade. First-time tourists often make these 4 mistakes.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The writer standing on basalt columns overlooking the water in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland is a beautiful place to visit, but I see a lot of tourists making the same first-time mistakes.

Lorna Wallace

We sold our dream home in the US to move into a rental abroad. Our family has less space, but our lifestyle improved.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
Rebecca Cretella and her sons in Spain
Our family of four downsized and moved from Connecticut to a suburb outside of Madrid.

Rebecca Cretella

I'm a restaurant owner who loves shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 8 items I always keep at home.

Tech Insider : Business
A side-by-side image of the Trader Joe's ranch-seasoned cashews and the Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoned smoked salmon.
Ranch-seasoned cashews and smoked salmon are two of my favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's.

Zach Mack

I always recommend Norwegian to first-time cruisers. My trip on its latest $860-a-person ship shows exactly why.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author Brittany Chang smiling in front of Norwegian Luna ship
My time on Norwegian Luna left me pretty impressed and reminded me why I often recommend this cruise line to others.

Brittany Chang

I moved to London for cheaper travel and better job opportunities. So far, the sacrifices have been worth it.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
iew of old traditional buildings with offices and shops in Waterloo Place
Moving from Melbourne to London has worked out well for me in a lot of ways.

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