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Nadine Jolie Courtney

http://www.nadinejoliecourtney.com

Nadine Jolie Courtney is a Virtuoso travel advisor and regular contributor to Reader's Digest, covering travel, culture, and health. A former magazine editor based in Santa Monica, she also covers lifestyle and parenting, with regular outlets including The Healthy, Oprah Mag, Town & Country, Business Insider, and many other publications. Courtney is the author of four books, including ALL-AMERICAN MUSLIM GIRL, a Kirkus Best Book of 2019. Follow her on Instagram @nadinejoliecourtney

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Why Princess Diana’s Engagement Ring Infuriated Palace Officials

Think the sapphire and diamond ring was too ostentatious? Think again.

How Being a Girl Scout Saved My Life

Their tight-knit Buddy System was a literal life-saver.

This Is What Queen Elizabeth II Is Really Like as a Mother

Think your own mom can be a bit much sometimes? Imagine if your mother was...

14 Things Queen Elizabeth II Doesn’t Want You to Know About Her Grandchildren

She might be Queen, but to them, she's still just Granny.

The Idea for Daylight Saving Time Started With a Joke

Yet another thing we can credit to Benjamin Franklin.

Why Does Daylight Saving Time Start at 2 A.M.?

As the saying goes: spring forward, fall back, but why doesn't that happen at midnight?

Meet the 5 Female Astronauts Chosen from a Pool of 18,000 Applicants

These incredible women are destined for the stars.

Why You Should Always Keep a Carpet Remnant in Your Trunk

Hint: it'll help you out in a (literal) jam in the snow and ice.

What These Women Love About Being Single

For the first time in history, single women outnumber married women in the United States—and...

14 Things to Stop Saying to Single People

Love your single friends? Here's what you should never, ever say to them.

Delta Airlines Just Made It So Much Easier to Fly with Your Pets

Because your animals deserve first-class flight service, too.

14 Times It Actually Pays off to Use a Travel Agent

If you like upgrades, lower rates, and peace of mind, think twice before booking your...

How I Pack for a Two-Week International Trip with Only Carry-On Bags

When traveling, less is more. Here’s how to achieve packing nirvana.

Why Leaving My Infant Daughter to Go on Vacation Was the Best Decision I Made for My Family

Why My Husband and I Take Solo Vacations—Without the Other—Every Year

Vacationing alone gives each person time to indulge interests that bore the other, plus you...

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