I'm an American raising 2 kids in Switzerland. They started walking to school without me when they were in kindergarten.

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The author's kids walk to school alone.

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The most famous food in every state

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From Maine's famous lobster rolls to Tennessee's Nashville hot chicken, every state is known for an iconic dish.

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Inside first-class train travel around the world, from private suites to gourmet meals

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The presidential suite onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express.

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I booked bedrooms on 2 different overnight Amtrak trains. One key difference sets them apart.

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A Business Insider reporter spent a total of 83 hours in two Amtrak bedrooms.

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I'm an American who's lived in Iceland for 14 years. Here are 6 of the best things to do here.

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After moving here from the US 14 years ago, I've learned many of the best things to do in Iceland.

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How Bob Does Sports turned golf and goofing off into a YouTube empire

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And just like that, I found myself thinking: I want the lives of those YouTubers.

Travel lighter while staying connected with this tiny smartphone

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NanoPhone - A Miniaturized Smartphone Packed with Mega Features!

TL;DR: Shrink your smartphone with this miniaturized, fully functional device, the

Sonys WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones are under $200

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SAVE $151.99: As of Aug.

The coolest tech of the Alien universe, from medpods to X-ray torches

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There are many things to love about the Alien series besides the drooling "perfect organism" at its center — the tenacious female heroines, the fascinating relationship between humans and the robots they create in their image, and the depiction of capitalism as its own

Best Christmas gifts for the 2025 holiday season

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Choosing the best Christmas gifts for the ones you love is either an epic quest that you look forward to every year — or one you dread. Luckily, we spend our days testing all the latest gadgets and gear, and we know exactly what to recommend.

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