I'm an interior designer. Here are 9 things I'd never waste money on for an outdoor space.

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As an interior designer, I'd avoid fading fabrics, flimsy rugs, and high-maintenance plants in outdoor spaces.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Colombia trip was heavily criticized, but it's part of a winning strategy

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A side-by-side of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Colombia.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visted Colombia last week.

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It takes most people 3 days to unwind on vacation. Meet the Slowcation.

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"Slowcations" are long trips that are full of cultural immersion and relaxation in one country or destination.

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The Blake Lively backlash is in full swing — but she can still save her reputation, experts say

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Critics are coming for Blake Lively following her lighthearted promotion of "It Ends With Us."

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I moved from the US to Germany and the UK. I love Europe, but it's not the utopia Americans think it is.

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Helene and her husband moved from Dallas to Germany before relocating to the UK.

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I'm an American who visited Dubai for the first time. Here are 11 things I wish I knew before I went.

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I learned quite a few things when I visited Dubai.

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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to backpack across Europe

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Left:  young smiling backpacker checking city map on smartphone with downtown buildings behind here. Right: The author in a black backpack walks next to a train with other travelers around her
Business Insider's reporter expected an Instagram-like backpacking adventure in Europe, but the reality was much less glamorous.

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A mom who's been traveling with her kids for 19 years shares the biggest mistakes she's made since they were babies

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Tara Cannon spoke to Business Insider about the biggest mistakes she's made when traveling with her kids.

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A Texas boomer couple who retired to an expat hot spot in Ecuador explains how it helps them save money

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Karl and Brenda love to travel in retirement.

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I paid over $3,000 for a matchmaker. I met my husband on my second date.

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Lauren and Ryan Leon met through a matchmaker.

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