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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Amazon continues to drop insane Cyber Week deals. If you’ve been looking to invest in a “buy it once” Christmas tree, the Balsam Hill 6.5-foot Pre-Lit Classic Blue Spruce is now marked down $749, 50% off its original $1499 price. Built around Balsam Hill’s reputation for lifelike, densely crafted trees, it’s the kind of centerpiece you set up year after year without it looking tired or sparse. Balsam Hill Pre-Lit Classic Blue Spruce Tree Photo: Amazon This 6.5-foot tree is packed…

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One of the questions I get most often from readers after international trips is: “How do you bargain at local markets?” Obviously, in a department store or mall, prices are fixed. But in a Turkish rug shop in Istanbul or a bustling souk in Marrakesh, negotiation is expected. Haggling can feel daunting at first, but done respectfully, it can save money, support artisans and even lead to memorable interactions with locals. After reading the New York Times article, “How to Haggle When There’s No Set Price”, I realized it is an incredibly helpful resource for all travelers. What really makes…

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It’s always a shock to witness the scale of things in China’s Bay Area. Despite only being the third largest national central city in China, Shenzhen dwarfs the combined population of the three largest US cities. Descending toward Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, this notion of scale is reinforced, as one immense skyscraper after another dominates the horizon, even as new construction dots the outskirts of the city. Likewise, Maker Faire Shenzhen continues to grow and impress. This year saw the debut of the Innovation Ambassadors program, which elevated the event significantly by incorporating of a core cadre of established makers…

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It feels nearly impossible to pick where to visit in Mexico. There are more amazing beaches, mountains, deserts, and vineyards (yes, vineyards) spread across the country than one can count, each with its own set of historical ruins, cultural cuisines, and spectacular vacation home rentals to explore. Once you’ve decided where in this gorgeous country to settle down, picking an Airbnb from the many great options can feel like a Herculean task.Be it the expansive desert landscape of Baja California Sur, where adventure enthusiasts will find plenty of outdoor pursuits, or the glittering Caribbean shores of the Yucatán Peninsula, for…

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Electric composters simplify and speed up the natural composting process, turning food scraps into compost more efficiently than manual composting methods. While traditional composting is a great way to reduce landfill waste and create nutrient-rich soil, without the help of a machine, it can take at least 4 weeks and often involves odors, pests, and frequent maintenance. Many people don’t have the space or time to manage an outdoor compost pile. Electric composters offer a faster, cleaner alternative. Though they don’t produce traditional compost, they create a soil additive in just a few hours or days by drying and grinding…

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Poppy Kuroki delivers a stunning blend of historical tension, poignant romance, and high-stakes fantasy in Passage to Tokyo, the second installment in her Ancestor Memories series with the first being Gate to Kagoshima that I already reviewed. While this story works beautifully as a standalone, its core—a woman thrown backward in time, facing an impossible ethical dilemma is one that is utterly captivating. Disclaimer: Some links found on this page might be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We meet…

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Over the years, however, I’ve come to learn that some brands do personalization better than others, whether the overall product section is more impressive, the user experience is exceptional, or the execution is truly flawless. While I have my own favorite personalized luggage brands (some of which are featured below), Travel + Leisure editors put in additional work to find the top ones on the market today. To identify the best overall brand—here’s looking at you, Mark & Graham—as well as the ones with high-quality leather options, font choices, custom designs, and color-blocking capabilities, they tested 50 different products over…

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When it comes to low-cost gift giving, I always love throwing something sentimental in a frame, but that’s far from the only option. We asked CoJ readers to share the low-spend, high-impact gifts they’ve given or received, and here are 10 amazing answers… “I’m a long-distance runner, and for my birthday, my girlfriends compiled a two-hour playlist for me. They texted it to me first thing in the morning, and it made me cry. I immediately went for a run and loved trying to determine which friend picked which song. It led to days of funny text messaging, which was…

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