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Buongiorno from Florence! Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb explore the city’s must-see spots

Closed Captioning<p>ON<p>OFF<p>apply | reset x<p>font<p>size<p>color<p>Play Video - 3:33<p>April 24th, 2018<p>Watch what happens when Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb spend a day touring beautiful Florence, Italy. From seeing Michelangelo sculptures to enjoying wine while taking to the Arno river under the famous Ponte …

How to Really Experience Paris

Come to Paris and experience it like a Parisian, not like a tourist: That’s exactly what Paris residents and close friends, Jessie Kanelos Weiner and Sarah Moroz, both 33, hope that all visitors to the city can do. Their new book “Paris in Stride” aims to help tourists get this insider’s …

Finally: The Secret Ingredient To Making Banana-Free Smoothies

We love to throw a banana in our smoothies as much as the next person, but sometimes it’s good to take a break. If you’re eating a smoothie every day …

A Guide to the Weird and Wacky in Berlin

BERLIN — The Brandenburg Gate and the Fernsehturm, the erstwhile East Berlin TV tower, are icons of the German capital, not to mention what’s left of the wall. Visitors flock to the Pergamon Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie and Checkpoint Charlie. Even the famed anything-goes techno club Berghain, …

Where to Eat Near the National Mall in D.C.

Tourists and locals alike flock to the National Mall every year, whether visiting the monuments, taking in the cherry blossom blooms, exploring a Smithsonian exhibit, or admiring art at the Sculpture Garden.<p>Here are the best dining options within walking distance of the Mall, all less than a 10 …

What to Wear to Every Type of Job Interview

From a tech start-up to a law firm.<p>There are a select few times in your life where stressing over what to wear is inevitable. Take, for example, a job interview. You're trying to land a gig through people whose actual jobs are to judge you. Your outfit is going to be part of that judgment—whether …

The 48 Hour Guide To...Lisbon

The oldest city in Western Europe is suddenly the coolest spot to visit<p>If your Instagram account has already been infiltrated with sun-kissed pictures of yellow trams, blue-tiled buildings and cobbled streets you won't need convincing of the quaint beauty of Lisbon.<p>The city has been growing in …

Mum, 82, who couldn't recognise her own son due to dementia gets memory back - after changing her diet

An 82-year-old dementia sufferer who failed to recognise her own son has incredibly got her memory back after changing her diet.<p>When his mother's …

Still-Secret Spain: 9 Fairy-Tale Towns Off the Tourist Track

For unspoiled nature, centuries-old architecture, and guaranteed tranquility, hole up in one of these postcard-perfect villages.<p>If you’ve been to …

Can’t Decide Where to Travel to Next? These 16 Ideas Will Help

Do you dig deep inside Instagram? Harass your friends for advice? Tick off an endless bucket list?<p>Sometimes, inspiration for your next big trip can …

Swap homes for $1 a night with new app from a world-record breaking traveller

James Asquith broke a Guinness World Record for the youngest person to visit every country in the world. Now, he wants to make it easier for other people to travel with a new home-swapping app.<p>Holiday Swap is described as a way to reduce one of the most expensive parts of travel, accommodation. The …

Bed in a box: the world's coolest capsule hotels

The Top 10 Fanciest Airports in the World Will Inspire Your Next Trip

When deciding where next to travel it probably doesn't often occur to you to decide based on the airport. You're only spending a few hours there after all. Well, you might find yourself questioning the importance of the airport experience when you see these fancy ones. From Zurich's fitness center …

9 Vegetarian Recipes That Use A Good Protein Source

You've got your healthy dinner recipes down to a fine art—that is, until you decide to embrace your inner Lucy Watson and try your hand at some …

The Best Plant-Based Proteins

A registered dietitian shares which vegetarian foods offer the biggest nutritional punch.<p>Plant Power<p>When you think of good sources of protein, …

This Tiny Group of Indonesian Islands Needs to Be on Your Bucket List

The Gili Islands might as well be renamed "heaven on earth." All you have to do is Google search a few photos of this dream destination and you'll agree. If you've decided it will be your next holiday destination or it's on your bucket list, there are a few things to consider before deciding which …

Make your own sweet potato chips

Sweet potato chips are a nice change of pace from the regular ol’ spud variety. Not only do they carry a crispy version of that signature yam flavor, …

These 4 Foods Are Ruining Your Precious Good Night’s Sleep

Have you ever woken up feeling like you didn’t sleep a wink? Or worse, have you spent an entire night tossing and turning until you hear the buzz of …

These are the Essential Apps Globetrotters Won't Travel Without

Apps have revolutionized the way we travel in so many ways. From booking the best points and miles hotels to helping us pack for a last-minute trip, …

9 of the Best Bars in Prague

Quench your thirst in one of Europe's top cities for beer.<p>If you ask around in Prague, you’ll often hear the claim that the city has the highest concentration of bars per square mile in the world. Whether or not that’s been mathematically proven, it’s definitely hard to walk more than a few yards …

Meet the Founder of Impossible Foods, Whose Meat-Free Burgers Could Transform the Way We Eat

On an otherwise unadorned table at an event space overlooking Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, glass bowls displayed the constituent parts of the …

Job Seekers Should Cut These 3 Things Out of Their LinkedIn Profile (Immediately)

Don't set yourself, and your job search, up for failure. Use LinkedIn the right way.<p>Getting a job--especially one you actually enjoy--can be extremely difficult. Which is why job seekers need to go above and beyond to stand out. If you're not utilizing your LinkedIn profile, you are missing out on …

The Best Pizza in New York City, According to Top Chefs

If it’s possible, pizza is more popular than ever. And not just with diners; some of the world’s best and most notable chefs have their own favorites …

Here's why you should always check your hotel room for bedbugs, and how to do it

• <b>When you're traveling, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told INSIDER you should check for bedbugs everywhere you stay.</b>• <b><br>That's because</b> …

How to keep your cool when coworkers are annoying you

Here’s a fact you already know to be true: people are annoying.<p>Even people who you adore — like your best friends, family or your partner — will wear …

11 Must-pack Items, According to Full-time Travel Writers

Courtesy of Nordstrom<p>Naot ‘Bounty’ Sandal<p>Last August, I set out on a yearlong trip around the world via Remote Year. Knowing I would only have one …

19 NYC Secrets Even New Yorkers Don't Know

When you're living in a city whose history dates back to the 1600s, every day is an opportunity to discover another mind-blowing piece of historical …

What Job Skill Is Most Lacking in the U.S.? LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Has a Surprising Answer

American employees are lacking (sort of) one surprising skill. Here are some keys to moving it to the strength side of the ledger.<p>LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner just appeared on CNBC's <i>Squawk Box</i> to reveal surprising new research about the state of job skills in the U.S. He talked about gaps in computer …

13 Foods That Could Be Affecting Your Sleep

Skip the cup of coffee or the nighttime sleep aid and try one of these foods instead for a natural way to wake up or settle down.<p>Hot Sauce<p>Adding hot …

Read This and You’ll Never Want to Make Potato Salad Any Other Way

There are nearly endless ways to make potato salad. We can confirm that considering we mixed up about, oh, 73 different renditions last summer (hey, …