The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I traveled by train through four European countries...
Buddy’s in space. When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you're supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing. I've heard this advice again and again, but never...
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Aurora Bryant pivoted from working as a trial attorney to working in legal AI solutions. Courtesy of Aurora Bryant Aurora Bryant's childhood dream was to become a lawyer. She went on to work for the D...
Gen Zers started going to the movies more this year. koldo studio/Getty Images Gen Z movie theater attendance jumped 25% in 2025; I was one of those Gen Zers at the movies. AMC A-List and similar prog...
Carol Klenfner has found a renewed sense of competition after picking up ping pong later in life. Mark Adam Miller / Business Insider Carol Klenfner credits ping pong for keeping her mind sharp and ac...
Networking during the holidays can pay off in the new year. Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press Job seekers can use the holiday season to network and reconnect with contacts. Holiday messages offer a na...
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Tiffany Haynes with her husband and kids. Photo credit: Teresa's PHOTOWORKS Tiffany Haynes is the former COO of Fingercheck and led the company through an acquisition. She started her career in a call...
The author (right) poses with her friends while attending a Backstreet Boys concert at the Sphere in Vegas. Courtesy of Anna Rahmanan In August, I took a 48-hour break from motherhood to see the Backs...
Thailand is one of the countries with an expected tourist tax increase in 2026. Planet One Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Several destinations plan to raise or introduce tourism taxes ...
Beachgoers enjoys the warm weather Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Marta Lavandier/Associated Press Ghost vacationing — where you secretly take time off work — can b...
Georg Loewen Georg Loewen Georg Loewen struggled to get to the office on time due to his daughter's day care drop-off. His manager approved a more flexible schedule than the company's policy typically...
The author moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. Courtesy of the author I moved from Spain to Florida with my kids and then-husband 21 years ago. Initial challenges included culture shock, marital...
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Rishab Jolly. Courtesy of Rishab Jolly Rishab Jolly shares his journey from an engineer in India to a senior product manager at Microsoft. Referrals, tailored résumés, and networking were crucial for ...
Koury Angelo/Bravo; Roy Rochlin/Getty Images; Swig Drinks; Alyssa Powell/BI In 2025, Mormonism was at the center of mainstream popular culture. Reality shows, along with brands like Swig and Crumbl, h...
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I think Virgin Islands National Park is one of the best to visit in the winter. Emily Hart After traveling to all 63 US national parks , I've narrowed down my favorites to visit in the winter. Parks l...