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A millennial couple bought a $175,000 schoolhouse sight unseen. They love it now, but aren't sure they'd do it again.

Three years ago, a couple with two kids bought a 110-year-old school they'd only seen on FaceTime. After a grueling renovation, they finally moved in. more

Maria Noyen (via Business Insider) | 9/11/24

I grew up in the US and my husband grew up in Ireland. We've settled down in Dublin, but there were a few culture shocks along the way.

I'm an American and my husband is Irish. We couldn't believe how differently we experienced things like travel and holidays when we started dating. more

Alexis McSparren (via Business Insider) | 9/11/24

I've traveled to all 50 states. Here are the 7 cities I'd happily live in if my current one wasn't an option.

I've visited all 50 US states. If I didn't love my current home in Colorado, I'd love to live in Park City, Utah, Savannah, Georgia, or New Orleans. more

Emily Hart (via Business Insider) | 9/11/24

A couple say they spent $400,000 trying to regain access to Disney's exclusive club and lost the legal battle

Scott and Diana Anderson say they have spent years attempting to rejoin Disney's elite Club 33 after being booted out seven years ago. more

Nora Redmond (via Business Insider) | 9/11/24

Our 2 sons moved to Europe for college. We quit our jobs and followed.

Tiffany Fite, 51, and her husband paused their careers to pursue graduate school in Brno, Czech Republic. more

Erin Liam (via Business Insider) | 9/10/24

A residential around-the-world cruise is delayed again — and waiting buyers won't get free hotels anymore

Villa Vie Odyssey was supposed to begin its never-ending cruise in May. The company said Monday it can no longer pay for its buyers' accommodations. more

Brittany Chang (via Business Insider) | 9/10/24

I was born and raised in Hawaii. Here are 8 things tourists should stop wasting money on.

As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, I tell tourists to avoid spending money on beach toys, cocktails from a resort, and food from chains. more

Ashley Probst (via Business Insider) | 9/10/24

I've been to Las Vegas over 50 times. Here are the 9 big mistakes I see most first-time visitors make.

I often watch tourists miss hotel deals, wear the wrong shoes, and forget to make restaurant reservations during their time on the Strip in Nevada. more

Wendy Lee (via Business Insider) | 9/10/24

I've been a digital nomad for 11 years. The hardest part of this lifestyle is dating.

After living in 12 countries and traveling across 30, Cait Charles' biggest takeaway from her nomadic love affairs is to avoid making big plans early on. more

Cait Charles (via Business Insider) | 9/9/24

I teach wealthy kids with special needs. Money can't solve everything, but it can give them the education they need.

Travel tutor Nathaniel Hannan spent the pandemic with one family shooting a film across countries. Their daughter is now at an Ivy League university. more

Lian Kit Wee (via Business Insider) | 9/9/24

We sailed in an interior cabin on Carnival and an ocean-view room on Royal Caribbean. We'd only book one again.

Business Insider's reporters went on 7-night sailings on Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruises and compared every detail of their ship cabins. more

Monica Humphries,Joey Hadden (via Business Insider) | 9/9/24

I flew a little-known, all-business-class airline that flies long-haul to the Maldives. See inside its narrowbody Airbus jets.

All of Beond's seats turn into lie-flat beds, but not everyone gets direct aisle access and there are no privacy screens. more

Taylor Rains (via Business Insider) | 9/9/24

I grew up in Paris. Here are the 12 biggest mistakes I see tourists make when they visit.

Visit the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, but make sure to also go off the beaten path to experience the French capital's food, culture, and art. more

Kyra Alessandrini (via Business Insider) | 9/9/24

I stayed in a $290-a-night tiny home on an island 5 miles from Singapore. It was smaller than a parking space.

Tiny Away guests can preorder ready-to-eat microwave meals for $8 or bring their own food. more

Erin Liam (via Business Insider) | 9/8/24

Here are the real filming locations used in Netflix's new murder-mystery series 'The Perfect Couple,' which is set on Nantucket Island

Actor Eve Hewson, who plays bride-to-be Amelia Sacks in the series, said filming the show was like being at a "New England summer camp." more

Eve Crosbie (via Business Insider) | 9/8/24

7 hot spots to visit in the fall if you're trying to avoid crowds, according to a frequent traveler

As a freelance travel writer, I'm always on the go. There are great, less crowded fall destinations across North America, Europe, and Oceania. more

Rebecca Crowe (via Business Insider) | 9/8/24

I've saved thousands on travel this year by maximizing points and miles. But there are lots of things I wish I'd known when I first started.

I've saved thousands of dollars booking trips this year by maximizing my credit-card points and miles. I've learned a lot of tips over the years. more

Jamie Davis Smith (via Business Insider) | 9/8/24

60 British phrases that will confuse anybody who didn't grow up in the UK

You don't want to be described as "dim," "a mug," or "a few sandwiches short of a picnic" by a British person. more

Erin McDowell (via Business Insider) | 9/7/24

The creator of the viral Dubai chocolate bar says it's changed her life. After tracking down 3 different versions in NYC, I understand why.

The original bar was created by Fix Dessert Chocolatier, a UAE-based chocolaterie, but some New York City businesses have recreated it. more

Priyanka Rajput (via Business Insider) | 9/7/24

I've been to France over a dozen times. Skip Paris and check out these 5 must-visit cities instead.

Over the past few years, I've traveled extensively throughout France. Some of my favorite cities to visit are Lyon, Bordeaux, Nice, and Marseille. more

Lucy Skoulding (via Business Insider) | 9/7/24

I was born and raised in London. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see tourists make.

There are certain things tourists should never do in London, including standing still on the left side of escalators and paying to get skyline views. more

Conor Clark (via Business Insider) | 9/6/24

I stayed at every single Disney World resort and ranked them from worst to best

From the Polynesian to the Grand Floridian and All-Star Movies to Pop Century, I've stayed at all the on-property resorts at Disney World in Florida. more

Carly Caramanna (via Business Insider) | 9/5/24

They moved abroad for work, then started looking for love. Here are their 5 best pieces of dating advice.

Even if there's no chemistry, a date can still be a great way for expats to make new friends in a city where they don't know anyone. more

Alexandra Karplus (via Business Insider) | 9/4/24

A couple moved onto a never-ending, around-the-world cruise that's been stuck at port for 3 months — see inside the Villa Vie Odyssey ship

Villa Vie Odyssey has traditional cruise ship amenities like a modern pool deck, three restaurants, and five bars and lounges. more

Brittany Chang (via Business Insider) | 9/4/24

I spent 4 nights on the Amalfi Coast. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been, but I'd never go back.

My husband and I spent four nights on the Amalfi Coast as part of our honeymoon. Although it was beautiful, I preferred other places in Italy. more

Stephanie Pitera Statile (via Business Insider) | 9/4/24