I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks. Here are the best things I packed and the items I wished I'd left at home.

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The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed.
The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed.

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21 times Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte wore coordinating outfits

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Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte often wear coordinating outfits for appearances.

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I explored an abandoned amusement park and found stunning art deco attractions and a thriving artists' hub

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The author visits a once-abandoned theme park near Bethesda, Maryland.

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Disappointing photos show how crowded New York City's iconic attractions can be during the holidays

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St. Patrick's Cathedral is beautiful, but it's packed with visitors.

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20 things you probably didn't know about 'Home Alone'

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Catherine O'Hara and Macaulay Culkin in "Home Alone."

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5 of the most unusual Christmas traditions that non-Americans won't understand

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SantaCon.

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The tallest building in every state, ranked

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The huge 9/11 Memorial and WTC 1 form an impressive contrast in Lower Manhattan.
The Freedom Tower is the USA's tallest building.

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Meet the world's 5th-richest person: Oracle founder Larry Ellison's net worth hit massive highs and lows in 2025

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Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison is now the second-wealthiest man in the world, with a net worth of $383 billion.

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THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Newsies' 33 years later

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Christian Bale is the breakout star of "Newsies."

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I went to Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. It's not for me, but I can see why cruise-goers love it.

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Business Insider's reporter went to Perfect Day at CocoCay on her first cruise with Royal Caribbean.

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