Monica Humphries
Lifestyle Reporter
I spent 2 nights glamping in a 45-square-foot camper. Here are 9 things that surprised me about trying out RV life.
Insider's author tried van and RV life when she went glamping in a camper in Utah. It was smaller than expected but came with a fully stocked kitchen.
I toured the first-class cars on the Rocky Mountaineer train where tickets cost $1,960 and come with a luxe bar that's off-limits to other passengers
On Rocky Mountaineer trains, Silverleaf Plus is similar to first class and comes with two exclusive bar cars, an extra tour guide, and other perks.
I took a 13-hour flight between the US and New Zealand. Here are 11 small things I did that helped make the flight so much easier.
Insider's author shares tips on how to survive long-haul flights like befriending flight attendants, drinking more water, and taking time to stretch.
I paid $250 for a jungle-themed hotel room with a treehouse bed and waterfall tub. I thought it was a fun concept, but I wouldn't go back.
Insider's writer stayed at Anniversary Inn in Salt Lake City, a hotel with themed rooms including her jungle-inspired Swiss Family Robinson Suite.
A family of 4 with 2 dogs mistakenly booked this 240-square-foot tiny house that was so small, half of the group moved to a hotel instead
Kylie Keefe posted a video on TikTok about how her dad accidentally booked a tiny house in New York that couldn't come close to fitting everyone.
I took a 700-mile road trip across Utah and these were the 9 coolest places I visited, plus 5 spots I'd skip next time
Insider's reporter took a road trip from Moab to Salt Lake City. Next time, she'll return to Utah's Little Switzerland, but skip Arches National Park.
A TikTok user with eczema says they believe they were escorted off a plane after a flight attendant mistook their rashes for monkeypox
Jacqueline Nguyen said on TikTok that they were asked by a Spirit Airlines official to deplane and show medical proof that a rash was eczema.
A TikToker booked an Airbnb in Bali for a romantic getaway. When she arrived, she found an overgrown ghost town.
Bree Robertson expected a luxurious property with an infinity pool. Instead, she found a vacant property with algae-filled water.
9 mistakes you're making when visiting national parks, according to a former park ranger of 37 years
Former national park ranger Tom Haraden's seen visitors make tons of mistakes on the job, from not packing enough water to forgetting the bear spray.
I spent $475 for 2 nights in a tiny house on a New Zealand island. I had to use a porta-potty, but it was still better than most hotels I've experienced.
Insider's author spent two nights on Waiheke Island, known as the Hamptons of New Zealand, in a 140-square-foot oceanfront tiny home listed on Airbnb.
I visited a ghost town in the middle of Utah's desert that was once an oasis to Hawaiian settlers. Take a look around.
Today, Iosepa, Utah, isn't much more than a graveyard and pavilion. But in 1889, it was a thriving community with roads, homes, and a reservoir.
I went inside the secret room where pilots sleep on long-haul flights. I think it's the best seat on the entire plane.
Insider's reporter saw the secret room on top of the plane where Air New Zealand pilots sleep on long-haul Boeing 777-300ER flights.
A traveler says an airline lost her luggage on both outbound and return flights on a 5-day international trip. Now she's home and still has no idea where her bag is.
Emma Aldridge flew from Berlin, Germany, to Austin, Texas, on United and Lufthansa. The airlines lost her luggage on the outbound and return flights.
I paid $300 to try glamping in a 45-square-foot camper. I thought it was a major upgrade over a tent, but I wouldn't do it with another person.
Hardly larger than a queen-size mattress, Insider's reporter spent two nights glamping in a teardrop camper trailer listed on Airbnb in Moab, Utah.
I went inside a hidden room where flight attendants sleep on long-haul flights. I was amazed by its small size and comfy beds.
Insider's reporter saw the secret room hidden above economy class where Air New Zealand flight attendants sleep on long-haul Boeing 777-300ER flights.
I took a 13-hour flight to New Zealand from LA. Here are 8 mistakes I made and what I'll do differently on my flight home.
Insider's reporter forgot to pack healthy snacks and didn't drink nearly enough water on a 13-hour Air New Zealand flight to Auckland, New Zealand.
I went inside Air New Zealand's future plane cabin that has bunk beds in economy and wireless chargers in business class. Take a look.
Insider's reporter previewed the new Air New Zealand cabins slated for 2024 and felt like she had time-traveled to the future.
I visited 3 of Utah's most popular soda shops to try their famous flavor combinations. They didn't make me a die-hard soda fan but I did find a cheap, cheerful alternative to coffee.
Insider's reporter tried popular sodas at Lop's Pop Stop in Moab and Sodalicious and FiiZ Drinks in Salt Lake City with Coke, coconut cream, and lime.
From funeral potatoes to fry sauce, I ate my way through Utah on my first visit to the state. The food was so good, I'll be back for seconds.
Insider's reporter spent five days eating Utah's classic dishes and sipping on soda in Salt Lake City and Moab.
I took a $1,500 luxury train from Colorado to Utah. Here are 5 of the best parts about the trip and 6 things I thought were disappointing.
The Rocky Mountaineer glass-dome train travels from Denver to Moab over two days and has great service and views but some logistics could be better.