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I tried a Formula 1 experience. The race simulator is fun but it's pricey and over too soon.
F1 Arcade, a restaurant and bar that houses e-sport racing game machines meant to mimic the Formula…
Paige Bruton
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I tried to spend as little as possible on Carnival's newest cruise ship. I recommend shelling out for better food and more fun.
But if you're unwilling to spend more than the base fare, you could have a pretty different vacatio…
Brittany Chang
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I burned out trying to be an overachieving parent. I learned it's OK to ask for help.
I was an overachieving parent with my first two kids. With my daughter, I learned I didn't have to …
Amanda Miller Littlejohn
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I've been to dozens of airport lounges worldwide. Here are the 5 things I never do in them.
As a frequent flyer, there are things I'd never do in an airport lounge, such as sleeping or stuffi…
Jill Robbins
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I was naïve when I moved to London for a better life. It's been difficult and lonely, but I'm not giving up.
Jerry Chiemeke has struggled to find permanent work in the UK, but doesn't want to return to Nigeri…
Charissa Cheong
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I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting the state.
After living in Alaska for over 35 years, I've seen tourists make lots of mistakes like trying to d…
Lisa Maloney
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I'm a quiet vacationer. Here's how I used a mouse jiggler to take a monthlong trip to Italy without telling my boss.
A tech employee told BI why they're quiet quitting at work, and how they secretly spent a month in …
Charissa Cheong
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I tried McDonald's $5 value meal and understand why it's staying on the menu
Originally, McDonald's meal was only supposed to stick around for a month, from the end of June thr…
Gabbi Shaw
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I've been on over 110 cruises. There's one onboard option I hate and avoid at all costs.
I have been on more than 110 ships. Here's why I still hate flexible dining — also known as my time…
Robert L. Willett
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I tried 9 of Aldi's seasonal summer products, and I'd buy most of them again
I've been an Aldi shopper for a while, so I know the budget grocery chain goes all out for summerti…
Paige Bennett
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I'm a mom of 3 and I prefer to vacation with each of my kids individually instead of traveling as a family
Flying five people is expensive, and we always need two rooms. Instead I travel alone with each of …
Kate Loweth
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Southwest says 80% of its customers didn't like the unassigned-seating policy. But I will miss it.
Southwest Airlines said it was doing away with its open-seating policy because customers don't like…
Kelsey Vlamis
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I went to an all-inclusive resort 8 months into my sobriety. I stayed sober by drinking mocktails and taking advantage of activities.
I kept my sobriety up during an all-inclusive resort vacation. I drank mocktails, read 'quit lit,' …
Terri Peters
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I'm a conservative who moved from California to Texas during the pandemic, but I only stayed 2 years before moving back to Orange County.
Heather Nickens moved from Orange County to Dallas in 2022 because of politics and cost of living. …
Erin Snodgrass
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I tried every kind of fries at In-N-Out, and I'll only order them animal-style in the future
In-N-Out is slowly expanding, but it's still largely considered a West Coast chain, with around 400…
Erin McDowell
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I'm a New Zealander. Here are 8 foods everyone should try when they visit.
With thousands of people visiting the country each year, I always like to give tourists recommendat…
Katie Joll
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I bought an abandoned house and tried to renovate it but failed. I'll never buy another fixer-upper.
Karie Fugett purchased a dilapidated house in Oregon with plans to achieve the American Dream. The …
Karie Fugett
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I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should stop wasting money on.
As someone who works on cruises, passengers should avoid spending money on these things, including …
Erica DePascale
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I gave up my dream life in Japan to move to the Netherlands — now, I couldn't be happier
I'm an American who loved living in Japan until it got lonely. So, I fell in love with the Netherla…
Brie Schmidt
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After trying on dresses at J. Crew and Abercrombie, I get why the latter's having an amazing comeback right now
I was especially curious to check out these stores since both have had reputational and brand shift…