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☆ 10 affordable and thoughtful gifts under $50, recommended by Make It staff: 'I'd buy it again in a heartbeat'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Gifts under $50 can strike a balance between thoughtfulness and practicality, making them ideal for family, friends or even a secret Santa exchange during the holiday season. With that in mind, here are 10 unique, fun and practical gifts for everyone on your shopping list, curated by CNBC Make It staff members. But fortunately for my oral health and fragile ego, my people-pleasing tendencies won out — and the product changed my life. Packing cubesPrice: $21.59 I'm not going to lie — I was influenced by TikTok to buy these Bagsmart compressible packing cubes. I've used it to label everything from my the tabs in my recipe binder to different sizes of knitting needles.

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☆ Visiting China in 2024: A guide to visas, mobile payments and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Maggie Hiufu Wong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

We’ve put together a guide to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding China travel. China travel FAQsDo you need a visa to go to China? However, travelers visiting under these visa-free transit programs have more restrictions in terms of places they can visit. Exploring the country via China’s vast high-speed railway network is not an option for those entering under the two transit visa schemes. Beijing, China's capital city, accepts international travelers visiting under the 144-hour visa-free transit program.

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☆ Activist helps Palestinians in Gaza get back online after blackouts amid Israeli airstrikes
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Alaa Elassar | Emma Tucker | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

They have to endure bombardment and attacks in absolute silence,” El Helbawi said. Fearful that a blackout could provide cover for “war crimes,” El Helbawi became consumed with finding a solution. But when talks on those plans stalled, El Helbawi decided to try something else. Donors have sent QR codes from as far as the United States, Switzerland, Pakistan and the Netherlands, El Helbawi says. She shared her concerns with El Helbawi, who told her, “You never know what happens,” Elkomi recalled.

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☆ I've been a solo traveler for years. Here are my 8 best tips for traveling alone.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Dan Ginn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I'm currently in my fifth year of solo travel, but began my nomadic lifestyle with an eager attitude. To ensure you avoid making the same mistakes I did, I've gathered some simple and practical tips every solo traveler needs to know. However, solo travel can definitely open you up to vulnerable situations. AdvertisementHave Google Maps available on your phoneI've found that Google Maps is most reliable when traveling. This is even more true if you're traveling to remote locations.

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