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1 week ago | 
travelagewest.com | AnnaMarie Houlis
Spain — which already ranks as the second-most popular destination globally (following France) on the World Tourism Barometer from U.N. Tourism — set a new record last year. The country welcomed 94 million international tourists in 2024, up from 83.5 million from 2023. It’s no wonder why tourism accounts for more than 12% of the country’s gross domestic product. Spain is tapas territory. Jamon heaven. A paradisiacal place of paella and patatas bravas.
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2 months ago | 
popsugar.com | AnnaMarie Houlis
HealthShow The ReceiptsHealthGettyGettyWelcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done. No matter the task, we're tracking every last dollar from start to finish. Up next: egg freezing abroad. Whitney Sankovsky was coming up on her 36th birthday when she ordered an at-home fertility test. She knew for certain that she wanted a family, but she hadn't found "the one" yet and was ready to weigh her options.
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Dec 30, 2024 | 
popsugar.com | AnnaMarie Houlis
HealthWellnessGetty | The Good BrigadeGetty | The Good BrigadeIf you've ever walked into a doctor's office feeling anxious or confused about your symptoms and then walked out of that doctor's office feeling even more anxious or confused — with the same symptoms and without relief — you're not alone. From medical emergencies to chronic pain, women's health concerns are invalidated or dismissed more often than men's.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
techgearlab.com | AnnaMarie Houlis
Our test of toaster ovens from Breville, Ninja, Cuisinart, Black+Decker, and others separate the best from the rest
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
popsugar.com | AnnaMarie Houlis
Menstrual pain isn't fun for anyone — point blank and period. While cramps can feel like dull aches to some people, for others, they can be experienced as downright debilitating contractions. And while they're typically felt in the lower abdomen, it's not uncommon for some people to experience period-induced joint pain, back pain, and even pain that radiates down the legs. Yup, we're talking extremities in the extremities.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
popsugar.com | AnnaMarie Houlis
While there are tons of cozy pajamas that promote better sleep, there's also a gamut of research about the benefits of sleeping naked—from potentially improving your self-image to supporting your reproductive health and enhancing intimacy. After all, where else in the world—besides your own bed—can you really feel so comfortable? There's nothing quite like peeling off your pants and peeling back the covers.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
sheknows.com | AnnaMarie Houlis
When we talk about orgasms, we’re covering a wide range of conversations. Not only are there multiple different types of orgasms you can experience, but orgasms also manifest differently for everyone. They may feel different, come through different sensations, last for different durations and otherwise affect us in all kinds of different ways. In fact, they may even derive from different pleasure points.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
forbes.com | AnnaMarie Houlis |Dylan Pearl
Save money. Pay down debt. Raise that credit score. New year, new you, right? All of that is easier said than done. It’s not as simple as waving a sparkling firecracker like a magic wand at your finances to ring in the new year. But we can all be more mindful of unhealthy habits we may have fallen into over time and strive to build wiser ones. To get you started, here are six detrimental credit card habits to break this year along with smarter alternatives to embrace for a financially empowered 2024.
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Sep 27, 2023 | 
msn.com | AnnaMarie Houlis
1 of 13 Photos in Gallery┬ęGetty / Valentyna YeltsovaThese 12 Travel Tech Organizers Are Digital-Nomad-ApprovedBUY NOW$50As a full-time digital nomad for seven years (and a jet-setter for well over a decade), I've had my fair share of travel companions - some of whom were better than others. If there's one that has always been a ride-or-die, however, it's been my tech case.
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Sep 15, 2023 | 
forbes.com | AnnaMarie Houlis |Dylan Pearl
Different Amex cards come with different benefits, some of which are better-suited for certain spenders than others. All of the cards come with varying annual fees, benefits and rewards structures, so choosing the best card for you will depend on your financial situation and rewards goals. Choosing a card with a lower annual fee, for example, will save you some money up front but these cards also typically come with less benefits and protections.
