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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

Burning Man, tech bros' favorite festival, got engulfed in a huge dust storm that snarled exits from the desert camp

Burning Man's traffic account said those leaving the venue could expect a six-hour wait. more

Aditi Bharade (via Business Insider) | 9/4/24

Airbus' A321XLR is about to launch. See what to expect on board the first airlines to fly the jet, like Qantas and American.

The A321XLR will kick-start a new era of long-haul flying in November. Many airlines will offer lie-flat business class for the up to 11-hour treks. more

Taylor Rains (via Business Insider) | 9/3/24

The 5 best and 5 worst seats on a plane, according to a flight attendant with 10 years of experience

Planes have good seats and bad seats, but many don't realize how their seat's proximity to the bathroom, galley, and bulkhead can affect their trip. more

Beth Windsor (via Business Insider) | 9/3/24

A former Michelin-starred chef was looking for a new hobby after his divorce. He started a gin business in his daughter's old bedroom.

Jón Óskar Árnason found inspiration in his Baltic Sea house. He wanted to know what the nature around him would taste like when distilled with alcohol. more

Michelle Tchea (via Business Insider) | 9/2/24

Photos show the lavish interiors of The Elms, a Rhode Island mansion built for a coal millionaire in the Gilded Age

The Elms was built in 1901 for a Gilded Age millionaire. Today, it's a museum and occasional film set for HBO's "The Gilded Age." more

Talia Lakritz (via Business Insider) | 9/2/24

The 5 US states with the best wineries, according to a sommelier

I'm a certified sommelier who live in the US. There are five states across the country that I visit if I want to have the best winery experiences. more

Brianne Cohen (via Business Insider) | 9/2/24

Passengers on a round-the-world cruise now stuck at port have to get off every evening and stay at hotels while the cruise company tries to 'reactivate' the vessel

The ship's owner Villa Vie Residences said it was "humbled by the scale of what it takes to reactivate a 30-year-old vessel from a four-year layup." more

Kwan Wei Kevin Tan (via Business Insider) | 9/2/24

I've spent hundreds of hours on long-haul Amtrak rides. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time riders.

When I travel in Amtrak's coach section on long-haul train rides, I take advantage of the observation car, pack my own cooler, and bring a pillow. more

Jill Dutton (via Business Insider) | 9/1/24

I spent $6,000 taking my family to Disney for 2 nights. A Costco deal helped us cut costs, but we'd book differently next time.

Our two-night Disneyland trip was $6,000 for four adults, one kid through Costco Travel. Here's what was worth the cost and what we'd do next time. more

Chris Mott (via Business Insider) | 9/1/24

The billionaire's social calendar: The must-attend events for the world's wealthiest business icons

For people who can afford anything, billionaires keep it pretty predictable. Here are the conferences, parties, and places favored by the wealthy. more

Madeline Berg (via Business Insider) | 8/31/24

Moving from Kentucky to New York City was full of surprises. Here are 5 things I learned.

I went from living in the South to this East Coast city. I couldn't believe how friendly people were and how easy it is to walk and take the subway. more

Jade Garnett (via Business Insider) | 8/30/24

I swear by my AmEx card with a hefty annual fee. I get tons of travel perks and over $1,000 in credits for Uber, hotels, stores, and more.

My American Express Platinum card's $695 annual fee comes with lots of perks like airport-lounge access and over $1,000 in credits for Uber and more. more

Emily Hart (via Business Insider) | 8/30/24

I fly dozens of times a year. Chase's new lounges are a game changer — and don't require a first-class ticket.

I've had lounge access via Chase for six years, and I'm thrilled to see the bank finally creating its own branded spaces at my home airports in NYC. more

Taylor Rains (via Business Insider) | 8/30/24

Photos show how the Olympics affected tourism in Paris

While the Paris Olympics didn't draw as many visitors as initially expected, the city was still filled with spectators and tourists. more

Gabbi Shaw (via Business Insider) | 8/30/24

My family's been to 44 states by car. It was nice, but now we pick train travel because it's superior in many ways.

We've successfully traveled to 44 states by car, but safety, comfort, and practicality have my family choosing to return to Amtrak rail travel. more

Amanda Adler (via Business Insider) | 8/30/24

I went to Burning Man for the first time. Here are 5 things everyone gets wrong about the event.

There's far more to Burning Man than billionaire CEOs and "Sparkle Ponies" who come to snap pictures in six-inch platform boots. more

Anneta Konstantinides (via Business Insider) | 8/29/24

I spent 60 hours on overnight Amtrak trips. I wish I had known 9 things before taking long-haul journeys.

Business Insider's reporter took two 30-hour Amtrak trips in sleeper cars and learned some lessons the hard way about overnight train journeys. more

Joey Hadden (via Business Insider) | 8/29/24