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Tamara Gane

Tamara Gane is a regular contributor to Reader's Digest. She's a travel expert who takes an average of 30 to 40 trips a year and covers vacation destinations, luggage, road trips, air travel and hotels.

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34 Best Pieces of Thanksgiving Trivia to Wow Your Dinner Guests

You may know Thanksgiving as a day off from work filled with good food, football, and loved ones—but there is a lot you may not know about this national holiday.

Best Carpet Stain Removers, According to Professional House Cleaners

We went to the experts to find out which brands of carpet stain removers you...

Best DIY Carpet Cleaners for All Types of Stains

Before calling a cleaning service, DIY it with these homemade carpet cleaners to help wipe...

Your Guide to an Oregon Trail Road Trip

Grab your camera. You'll be passing through some of the most scenic places in the...

How to Get Grease and Oil Out of Clothes

Dropped pizza on your lap? All is not lost—especially if you act fast. Follow these...

How to Remove Blood Stains

The key to success? Acting fast! That’s why you’ll want to memorize this information on...

How to Remove Chocolate Stains

There’s nothing better than enjoying a delicious chocolatey treat…and nothing worse than getting it on...

How to Remove Turmeric Stains

Obsessed with Indian dishes and all things curry? You’ll definitely want this information on how...

How to Get Mustard Out of Clothes

Mustard belongs on your hot dog, not on your shirt. These expert tricks will eliminate...

Your Guide to a Great Northern Road Trip

Explore dazzling cities, charming small towns, National Parks, historic sites, and some of the best...

How to Remove Blood Stains from Carpet

Don't panic! Getting blood out of a carpet is easier than you think...as long as...

How to Get Blood Out of Sheets

Worried that you’ve ruined your bedding? Don’t panic! Follow these simple steps and those blood...

How to Get Blood Out of Clothes

Don’t let a little accident ruin your favorite outfit. Here's how to get fresh or...

This Is What the First Amendment Really Means

Contrary to what many people believe, freedom of speech only applies to certain situations. Do...

9 Cleaning Products You’ve Been Using the Wrong Way

Beware: Your cleaning products could be doing more harm than good.

The Best Day Trips in Every State

Sometimes the best adventures are just a short drive away and can be completed in...

Your Guide to Driving Down the Great River Road

The Great River Road—following along the mighty Mississippi River is the granddaddy of all road...

21 Overwater Bungalows That Are Truly Like Heaven on Earth

The only thing that can make turquoise waters paired with sun and sand even more...

The Best-Kept Secret in Every State

Whether you love beach towns, adventure trails, or urban exploration, one of these wildly overlooked...

The Most Scenic Campsite in Every State

Here's how you can get away, marvel at the wonder of nature, sleep under the...

The 16 Best Boutique Hotels in America

These small hotels combine exemplary service with world-class amenities in a very big way.

25 Surprising Grilling Facts You Haven’t Heard 10 Times Before

After mastering these tips from professionals, you'll never look at your grill the same way.

20 Small Towns That Look Like They’re Frozen in Time

These picture-perfect small towns are living reminders of a bygone era.

The Stories Behind the Most Mysterious Places in the World

Despite decades, or in some cases, centuries, of trying, these fascinating mysteries surrounding these mysterious...

35 Black History Figures You Likely Didn’t Learn About in Class

It's about time these incredible Americans get the acknowledgment they deserve

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