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27 Nov 2022, 00:12

I visited a tiny American food store in Paris – take a look inside the shop filled with expats buying pricey American delicacies for the holidays

The Real McCoy is an American food store in Paris, France.Maria Noyen/Insider I visited a...

26 Nov 2022, 22:24

Thailand still wants Russian tourists – and direct flights are making it easy to get to Phuket

Russians may not be very welcome in many countries since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, but they can still get some winter sun in Thailand.

26 Nov 2022, 22:04

A 37-year-old making $85,000 a year is struggling to find a place to rent or buy in California, and it's a sign of how hard it is to find housing that feels affordable

Brittany Phillips has tried roommates, housing earmarked for people with lower incomes, and moving back in with her mom in a cheaper state: Florida.

26 Nov 2022, 20:56

The 9 US cities where buyers have the best shot at scoring a home because home prices have dropped the most since the spring

A home located in San Jose, California.Getty Images A US housing boom has ended as soaring mortgage rates put...

26 Nov 2022, 20:48

Frontier Airlines has replaced its telephone customer service line with online chat to cut costs

The low-cost airline has switched to an online system to "reduce negotiation" and allow more queries to be handled simultaneously.

26 Nov 2022, 19:53

Yep, rats can move in under your hood. Here's how to protect your car and avoid a huge repair bill

Vehicles offer shelter for rodents but also now contain wiring arrays made from soy-based products that they mistake for roots and enjoy chewing on.

26 Nov 2022, 19:52

I tried 3 pickle-flavored products from Trader Joe's and the potato chips are the only item I'd buy again

I tried a variety of pickle-flavored products from Trader Joe's.Talia Lakritz/Insider I tried pickle-flavored potato chips, ...

26 Nov 2022, 19:46

I'm a dietitian who used to work at Trader Joe's. Here are 10 of the best things I bought there this year.

I tried some great items from Trader Joe's in 2022, like the shredded Unexpected Cheddar and the cocoa-almond spread.Leah Ke...

26 Nov 2022, 19:16

I paid $15 per person for Disney's Genie+ service for part of my family's Disney World vacation — here's how it works and when I think it's worth it

The author and her family at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.Elizabeth Heath...

26 Nov 2022, 19:13

Rare photos show what Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth's relationship was really like

Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II through the years.Terry Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images, Dirick Halstead/G...

26 Nov 2022, 18:42

9 controversial outfits celebrities have worn in 2022 so far

Some thought it was inappropriate of Dua Lipa to wear a sheer, white dress to a friend's wedding.Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images Celebrities have made so...

26 Nov 2022, 18:15

I've been to 105 countries. Here are the 5 most important things I've learned about travel.

Iceland is one of 105 countries I've visited so far.Ash Jurberg I went from a 21-year-old who never traveled to visiting ove...

26 Nov 2022, 17:59

I paid $400 to sleep in a barrel in Switzerland and had the best glamping experience of my life

Insider's reporter spent two nights in a barrel she found on Airbnb in Switzerland.Joey Hadden/Insider On a recent trip to S...

26 Nov 2022, 17:54

A plus-size model says Qatar Airways didn't let her board a flight because she was too fat for an economy seat

Juliana Nehme said she was told to upgrade to first class on a flight to Doha because she was too large for a standard economy seat.

26 Nov 2022, 16:23

Gig labor could have challenged FedEx and UPS. Now it's making them stronger.

Instead of outlasting upstarts who challenged them with gig workers, UPS and FedEx have, in their own ways, embraced the approach.

26 Nov 2022, 07:17

I took an 18-hour train ride from Chicago to DC. Here were the 5 worst parts.

I traveled on Amtrak in coach for nearly a day and my assigned seat and lack of hot food options in coach were some of the biggest disappointments.

25 Nov 2022, 23:38

JetBlue passenger held a razor blade to the neck of woman next to him while she was watching a movie, prosecutors say

The man was charged with Carrying a Weapon on an Aircraft and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon after the New York to Utah flight.

25 Nov 2022, 22:54

A TikToker who went viral using AI to guess what the Kardashians would look like without plastic surgery said he just wanted to share his love of tech

Keith Lee, a host on live stream show Vandahoodlive, used AI technology to guess what the Kardashian family would look like without plastic surgery.

25 Nov 2022, 22:41

I've been going to Universal Orlando for over 15 years. Here are 7 of my favorite snacks across the property.

I've been eating snacks at Universal Orlando for over 15 years.Megan duBois I've been going to Universal Orla...

25 Nov 2022, 22:10

Martha Stewart fans are loving her recipe for a leftover turkey sandwich that looks like a Thanksgiving grilled cheese

The home-cooking expert calls this Thanksgiving leftover sandwich a cross between French toast and grilled cheese.

25 Nov 2022, 21:43

I've been to Disneyland over 300 times. Here are 12 things I always do in the parks.

I worked at Disneyland, and I've been to the parks hundreds of times as a guest.Carly Terzigni I worked at Disneyland, and I...

25 Nov 2022, 20:54

See a new tiny-home community where former inmates can live for free to get back on their feet

The mayor of a South Jersey town put forth a plan to accommodate citizens recently released from incarceration by offering tiny homes to stay in.

25 Nov 2022, 20:31

A 32-year-old rock climber built a treehouse vacation-rental business in Kentucky with 10 retreats that go for up to $950 a night. Check out one of the properties he calls 'Cliff Dweller.'

Django Kroner, 32, the founder of The Canopy Crew.Django Kroner Django Kroner, ...

25 Nov 2022, 20:23

Superyacht chef shows life at sea serving the world's richest is far from glamorous — from grueling 18-hour days to a guest who asked to 'heat the Adriatic'

In a tell-all book, Melanie White details the difficulties of life at sea, including the demands of the rich and famous and difficult crew dynamics.

25 Nov 2022, 20:12

I took a 10-hour train ride from Virginia to New Jersey for $45. Here are the 7 things that surprised me the most.

I took a 10-hour train from Virginia to New Jersey and it wasn't bad.Ashley Leung Instead of taking a plane o...

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