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Lauren Schenkman

Lauren Schenkman

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Lauren Schenkman is a fiction writer and journalist covering culture, literature, travel and science for Reader's Digest and others. She has an MFA in creative writing from Cornell University and undergraduate degrees in literature and physics from the University of Southern California. Read more of her work at laurenschenkman.com.

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These Simple Online Travel Tools Helped Me Save $911 on My Vacation

An AI travel planner may not magically make flight prices decrease, but AI and other online tools can save you time and money when planning your next vacation

11 Netiquette Guidelines to Follow for Respectful Online Interactions

Don't get caught using poor netiquette. Experts share the best practices for online behavior.

20 Father’s Day Poems That Will Make Dad Feel Loved and Appreciated

If you want to express your appreciation for your dad or another father figure in your life, we've got you covered with these moving Father's Day poems