I moved from North Carolina to New York three years ago. Here are 6 things that surprised me when I went back.
Insider's Erin McDowell went to university in North Carolina, but hasn't been back since graduating three years ago.
McDowell now lives in New York and was surprised to find a few differences when she revisited North Carolina.
She found LGBTQ+ pride, slightly more expensive apartments, and thriving college towns.
I got a hand-carved ring at Disney Springs, and it cost less than my meals and other souvenirs
Ring-carving booths can be found at Disney Springs and Disney World theme parks, including Magic Kingdom.
Creating faux marble walls with Venetian plaster
SherDecor is an interior-design business in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, that specializes in creating marble-like walls using Venetian plaster.
I tried breakfast sandwiches from 3 fast-food chains in the Southwest, and the best tasted restaurant-quality
I tried the morning-time staple, made with egg, cheese, and bacon, from Jack in the Box, Farmer Boys, and Carl's Jr. restaurants in my Southwest city.
The 3 best ways to bring autumn into your wedding day, according to WeTV star David Tutera
Fall is a great season to get married, and with celebrity wedding planner David Tutera's tips and tricks, you can have a beautiful fall wedding.
Why Miyazaki mangoes are so expensive
Taiyo no Tamago are stunning, plump, red, perfectly unscratched, and incredibly sweet mangoes that are farmed in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Japan.
I made mac and cheese using 3 celebrity-chef recipes, and the best one was the cheapest to make
I tried cooking macaroni and cheese using Guy Fieri, Rachael Ray, and Robert Irvine's famous recipes, and here's how the dishes stacked up.
I'm a psychotherapist and author of a book about online dangers. Here's why I skip the back-to-school photos, and why you should too.
From identity theft to online predators, this mom and psychotherapist shares why parents should not post photos with identifiable details.
A British woman bought a derelict two-story house in Liverpool for £1. She then spent £56,000 on renovations, but has since run out of money to complete the job — take a look.
Maxine Sharples bought a house in Liverpool for just £1, and close to £60,000 on renovations later, her house is still incomplete.
Meghan Markle's new podcast toppled Joe Rogan's long-held No. 1 spot on Spotify
Meghan Markle's podcast "Archetypes" is now No. 1 on Spotify, taking the top spot from "The Joe Rogan Experience."
Strippers are making TikToks about their negative experiences to debunk the glamorized portrayal of their jobs on 'StripTok'
After a TikTok went viral saying that many videos on 'StripTok' are a lie, strippers are making their own videos to describe the reality of stripping.
I'm a doctor, and I know what it's like to be gaslighted as a patient. Here's what I do to advocate for myself in a medical setting.
For years, Dr. Christina Johnson's painful periods were dismissed as an STI. She really had fibroids, and now treats patients who've felt dismissed.
When I took $100,000 in student loans I didn't know it would affect my kids' lives. Forgiveness will let me save for their future.
The author says she took out $100,000 in loans after being told college was her way out. Loan forgiveness will help her save for her kids' futures.
My fiancé and I went to a divorce lawyer before our wedding. These were our 5 biggest takeaways.
Our meeting was full of helpful advice about unknown laws and how prenups work. Here's everything we learned from a divorce lawyer before marrying.
My sister and I squeezed into Amtrak's $600 roomette for 35 hours. Look inside our 23-square-foot space with a closet, beds, and no bathroom.
We split the cost of a private Superliner room on the Coast Starlight train. It was small and all of our meals were included in the ticket price.
Tattoo artist reveals 11 of the most common designs people ask for
Tattoos are personal for the people getting them but, according to an expert, some placements and designs, like flowers and bugs, are just popular.
I'm a tattoo artist. Here are 5 mistakes people make when getting tiny tattoos.
As a body-art pro, I know there are several things to consider when getting a small design, like how many details to include and where to place it.
I tried to go from walking 500 steps to 10,000 every day for a month, and I saw results but wouldn't do it again
As someone who works from home, I was not moving nearly enough, so I challenged myself to walk 10,000 steps every day for a month.
Scientists say mealworms are a good protein-filled snack — so I tried making them myself
I was pleasantly surprised by the taste of the mealworms, but it was hard to get over their appearance, reporter Rachel Hosie said.
The most scenic bridges to drive across in the US
Bridges with beautiful scenery for road trips include the Golden Gate Bridge in California and the Hoover Dam Bypass in Nevada.
I've worked at Disney World and Disneyland. Here are 6 snacks I always get and 6 I skip at the parks.
After working at the popular theme parks on both coasts, I've discovered which iconic treats are worth the money, and which ones are disappointing.
A teacher is speaking out about the lack of budget for classroom supplies. Between her own money and donations, she's spent $2,000 so far this year.
After her TikTok about the lack of money for classroom supplies went viral, this teacher received $1,800 in donations on top of the $200 she'd spent.
I'm a former teacher and I used to dread back-to-school season. It was hard for me to give my students what they needed.
The author shares how she quit teaching after six years because of the stress and trauma she dealt with once classes were back in session.
My family of 4 spent $200 on dinner at Garden Grill in Disney World, and it was totally worth it
As a travel planner and Disney fanatic, I've eaten at most of the restaurants in the parks. But my family keeps going back to Garden Grill in Epcot.
Some parents are choosing to 'worldschool' their kids, traveling from country to country in the process
There isn't one way to "worldschool" children — some families enroll their kids in public schools around the world, while others homeschool.
Hayley Paige says she and fiancé Conrad Louis are delaying their wedding until it can 'feel the most authentic'
Cheval, the bridal designer formerly known as Hayley Paige, has been engaged to Conrad Louis since 2019.
A British art dealer spent 15 years building a boathouse that looks like a medieval castle. Now he's selling it for $5.8 million — take a look inside.
David Southwick told Insider that he designed the five-story boathouse on the River Dart in Devon, England.
TikTok continues to take down major Andrew Tate fanpages and misogynistic videos after ban
TikTok took down several popular Andrew Tate fanpages after Insider requested comment from the platform. There are still numerous copycat accounts.
A woman got a life-threatening infection after a tummy tuck — and says the doctor just told her to 'toughen up'
Jamie Hilburn, a 28-year-old single mom, treated herself to a tummy tuck for her birthday. Post-procedure, she developed MRSA, which can be deadly.
'Great British Baking Show' winner shares 13 tips to avoid and fix common baking problems
Giuseppe Dell'Anno won season 12 of "The Great British Bake Off" in 2021, and he has advice for making the best cookies, cakes, and desserts at home.
I tried 4 different ways to cook frozen waffles, and I'll never use my toaster again
The classic breakfast is usually made in the toaster, but cooking frozen waffles on the stove is a simple hack that makes them even better.
I took a 1-day trip from New York to Iceland just to watch lava erupt from a volcano. Here's what it was like and why it should be on everyone's bucket list.
I flew from New York to Reykjavík, where I hiked 10 miles to watch Fagradalsfjall, an active volcano, erupt and take a selfie with flowing lava.
11 onscreen couples who are best friends in real life
Some celebrity friendships create strong onscreen chemistry, such as longtime friends Abbi Jacobson and D'Arcy Carden in "A League of Their Own."
After my daughter was diagnosed with a chronic illness, I needed to confront my anxiety and OCD. It's still a work in progress.
After my daughter was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition, I started seeing a therapist to cope with my anxiety and OCD.
After my partner transitioned, I was surprised she wore a bikini on a family trip. I learned so much about her that day.
The author says her wife's choice of bathing suit surprised her at first, then helped her learn something new about her wife and her new body.
An art student has big dreams to work at Pixar, so she started drawing in front of its headquarters — and got employees' attention
After she began her chalk drawings at Pixar, Jessie Plascencia went viral on TikTok and got a mentorship with one of the company's art directors.
A woman is selling her childhood home — a 16th-century manor that appeared in 'Pride and Prejudice' — for $7 million. Take a look inside.
Luckington Court in Wiltshire, England, was used as the Bennet family home in the 1995 TV adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice."
My husband and I met in an ambulance. We've been married for 24 years.
More than 20 years after they met in an ambulance, the author and her husband are still together and have three kids.
Serena Williams was the first guest on Meghan Markle's podcast — see inside their 8-year friendship
Williams and Markle have been close since they met in 2014. Eight years later, Williams guested on Markle's podcast "Archetypes."
I made so many mistakes on my first long-distance train ride that I flew back home. Here are 12 things I wish I'd known before I left.
I made rookie mistakes on Amtrak's Coast Starlight train, like wearing uncomfortable clothes and trying to eat in the dining car as a coach passenger.
It took 7 months for doctors to figure out why I was fainting several times a day, and my life now looks completely different.
When I started fainting several times a day at the start of the pandemic, it took seven months to get a diagnosis. Here's what life looks like now.
KVD Beauty has replaced its cult-favorite lipsticks that were originally created by Kat Von D
KVD Beauty has replaced the cult-favorite Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks with similar ones in a new formula.
8 things to do at Dolly Parton's Dollywood amusement park if you hate roller coasters
Dolly Parton's Dollywood amusement park has more than just roller coasters, including musical performances, restaurants, and hands-on activities.
Sarah Hyland wore a Vera Wang wedding dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves and a thigh-high slit to marry Wells Adams
Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams got married at a California vineyard on Saturday. She wore two Vera Wang dresses for the long-awaited wedding.
After my terrible experience with the keto diet, I'm counting macros to lose weight and repair my relationship with food
Though the low-carb diet helped me shed 130 pounds, I'm focusing on building a better relationship with food, practicing patience, and losing weight.
My brother needed a liver transplant but didn't have health insurance. My advocacy is what got him on the donor list.
When my brother needed a liver transplant and didn't have health insurance, I advocated for him and got him on the donor list. Here's what I learned.