The author used to be afraid of dining alone in public. Courtesy of the author My last name is Mesa, which means "table" in English. I joke that my name means I was destined to work in the hos...
Davon Moseley, the influencer behind the Royale Eats social media channels, turned his side hustle into a full-time job. Davon Moseley Davon Moseley turned his online side hustle and love of food into...
From fearless cyclists to Indonesian feasts, the Dutch capital challenged my assumptions. Alesandra Dubin I visited Amsterdam for the first time with my family, and a few things surprised me. I knew t...
The author and his wife struggled with communication at first. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable My wife loves chatting and needs to talk out everything, while I'm an introvert and prefer silence. We stru...
Chelsea Jia Feng/BI Michelin-star pastry chef Camari Mick shared the red flags she looks for at upscale bakeries. Filled cannoli shouldn't sit in a pastry case for long, and bread shouldn't be wrapped...
I can confidently say Grand Teton is my favorite US national park. Emily Hart I've traveled to all 63 major US national parks , but Grand Teton stands out as my favorite. Visiting the park is a great ...
The author married her husband and imagined her life as a "Brady Bunch" family. Courtesy of the author I married into a big blended family and quickly learned optimism wasn't enough. Forcing u...
The author's kids enjoy making crafts out of duct tape and old tractor parts, including her son's robot Robesy, seen here. Courtesy of Bethaney Phillips In the Midwest, when it's cold all winter, I ke...
captionTK Maya Kokerov I've been with my boyfriend for nine years, but we've never lived together. This set-up keeps our relationship exciting, and it's helped me prioritize time with family . We hope...
I have Elite status on Princess Cruises, which comes with some pretty great perks. Tammy Barr After spending 150 days on Princess Cruises , I earned the highest loyalty status — Elite. As an Eli...
The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable When I finally made $1 million, my friends and family expected me to share my wealth. I lost long-term frie...
I moved from the US to the world's most livable city, Copenhagen, and didn't like it. Paige Madison Five years ago, I moved from Vermont to Copenhagen for a job opportunity. The city is known for its ...
TK Courtesy of Natalie Lynch Natalie Lynch, 56, had been working since she was 15 and was burned out. She wanted a fresh start. In 2024, she moved to Italy, then to Spain, finally settling in a small ...
A view of Gustavia harbor in St. Barthelemy, French Antilles. Studio Borlenghi/ALeA/Getty Images St. Barts, also known as St. Barthelemy, is a Caribbean island where billionaires often vacation. The d...
Alix Earle, who rose to social media fame at the University of Miami, at a Miami event. Udo Salters Photography/Getty Images Miami has become a creator hot spot, punching above its weight among social...
captiontk Kaitlyn Rosati For a long time, I've dreamed of moving to Italy — and finally, I'm feeling ready to take that step. Before I get a more permanent visa, I'm doing a 90-day trial run in ...
Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...
I tried the famous cake that Tom Cruise sends to his Hollywood friends every Christmas. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images I tried the famous "Tom Cruise Cake," which the actor sends to a...
The author lives near her sister and best friend in New York City. Courtesy of Maya Walsh-Little I was raised in a close and connected family that always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. When I firs...
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...