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I left my full-time job to travel the world in a camper van. Here are the 8 things that surprised me the most.

I've lived in a camper van in New Zealand with my partner for a few months, and many things have surprised me about my new life. I learned I still need to have a routine and make plans even though I'm living a spontaneous lifestyle.It's also important to find places to park, since we can't set up camp and sleep anywhere we'd like. Traveling around the world in a van can be cheap, but I'm glad my partner and I saved up plenty of extra money before embarking on this journey. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Days after being laid off from my full-time job in October 2019, my partner and I began looking up flights to New Zealand.This was our first concrete step in realizing our plan to leave our jobs in the United States and move across the globe.After years of saving up, we flew to




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Rihanna shows off her stunning legs in nothing but a camo cardigan and a Louis Vuitton purse

Rihanna proved she sure was a fashionista on Monday when she strutted through the airport merely wearing an unbuttoned $1,450 Miu Miu camouflage cardigan.




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Rihanna showcases her fantastic bikini body as she struts her stuff in sexy black bathing suit

She has had quite the year of career accomplishments, and even on vacation, she knows how to make an unparalleled impact.




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Scarlett Johansson reveals the one thing she and fiance Colin Jost disagree on: 'Like, what?!'

They're a match made in Hollywood heaven, but the fact still remains that nothing is ever perfect. Scarlett Johansson and fiance Colin Jost like different baseball teams!




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Reno Rumble's Nadia unleashes scathing attack upon Dane and Leanne

It's semi finals week on Reno Rumble and the pressure is on for the four remaining teams.




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Shameless season 9: Everything you need to know

The ninth season of the hit TV show Shameless has just premiered. Here's everything you need to know, including its premiere date, how to watch, plot and cast details and more.




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Stranger Things' Natalia Dyer joins beau Charlie Heaton for SAG Awards nominees party

Natalia Dyer was joined by boyfriend Charlie Heaton as they attended a Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees party at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on Saturday.




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Stranger things star Dacre Montgomery and model girlfriend Liv Pollock at the SAG awards

The 24-year-old actor, who is known for his role as school bully Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things, looked looked every inch the Hollywood heartthrob as he arrived at the SAG Awards in Los Angeles




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Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown throws some shapes with Noah Schnapp at Netflix after-party

The duo appeared to be two of the first to hit the dance floor as they busted some moves together at the star-studded bash held at at Sunset Tower in Los Angeles.




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Augmented Reality is the next big thing for brands: Frooti, OnePlus, TATA and other brands are leading the way

Augmented reality has shown great promise in the mobile ad space, along with the gaming industry.Brands like Frooti, OnePlus, Godrej and Tata have been quick to incorporate AR into effective mobile-led ad campaigns that have proven to enhance user engagement.Vishal Rupani, Co-founder and CEO, mCanvas, walks us through some of the best examples of brands using AR to their advantage.Augmented reality (AR) has become a buzzword in the online tech space. Almost everyone has heard of Pokémon GO, the AR mobile game. But the innovation isn’t exclusive to the gaming industry. It has shown great promise even in the mobile ad space, and brands have been quick to incorporate AR into mobile-led ad campaigns that have proven to enhance user engagement. We’ll let these examples do the talking. Here are




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Vivid Sydney: Everything you need to know

The Vivid Sydney switch will be flicked on at 6pm on Friday and then for 23 consecutive nights. Featuring 250 events, the 2017 program is expected to attract 2.31 million visitors.




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Rita Ora sets pulses racing as she leaves almost nothing to the imagination in nude Instagram snap 

The singer, 29, looked nothing short of sensational in the photo where she covered her modesty with well-placed strawberry emoji's as she posed in front of the mirror.




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Rita Ora shares racy snaps in sheer lace lingerie leaving nothing to the imagination

The singer took to Instagram to showcase a new jewellery collection, which was far out done by the skimpy lace bodysuit that barely covered the bombshells frame.




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Rita Ora goes braless in a sheer top as she shares stunning snaps sunbathing in rented home

She has caused controversy by spending lockdown in a rented home. Yet Rita brushed off the drama as she shared a slew of snaps enjoying the sunshine in her Cotswolds abode.




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7 things to know about 'To All the Boys 2' star Noah Centineo




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X Factor winner Louisa Johnson says show's hiatus is 'good to freshen things up'

Speaking in an exclusive interview with MailOnline, the singer, 22, was crowned the winner of the show in 2015, and described the months appearing on the show as 'a whirlwind.'




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Sharon Osbourne, 67, says there's 'nothing wrong' with getting plastic surgery

The former X Factor judge, 67, recently underwent a 'painful' fourth facelift and has had several procedures over the past 20 years.




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HARRY BROWN: I've had Rio in my sights ever since missing out on London... but there's nothing stopping me this time

I was 18 when the Games were held in London and narrowly missed out on a place in the squad. It was disappointing being so close last time round, but there's nothing stopping me this time.




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SALLY BROWN: My goal is to stay injury-free, then everything should fall into place

Everything’s been going really well and I’m getting ready to compete now in the next few weeks, which is exciting. I didn’t compete at all last year so I’m looking forward to getting back on the track.




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HARRY BROWN: I'm not taking anything for granted, I hope I'll be in Rio

I don’t know if it’s because I’m playing out in Spain but Rio still feels quite far away. You kind of forget things over here but once we get back in camp with the British team it will all sink in.




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Trump budget chief says he is 'happy' to work with investigators after scathing GAO report

White House acting budget chief Russell Vought said he was 'happy to work with' Congress after a scathing GAO report found the administration violated the law for holding up funds.




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Barclays' CEO says crowded offices could be 'a thing of the past'

Barclays' CEO said Wednesday that offices may never see the same crowds again after the coronavirus pandemic subsides. "There will be a long-term adjustment to our location strategy," he told reporters following the bank's first-quarter results. Across Wall Street, executives are mulling massive changes to workplaces to promote safety. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.One of the United Kingdom's largest banks is rethinking its staffing and office strategies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic."There will be a long-term adjustment to our location strategy," Jes Staley, chief executive of Barclays, told reporters following the bank's first-quarter financial report on Wednesday. "The notion of putting 7,000 people in the building may be a thing of the past."He said that




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COVID-19 will change how companies report earnings – these are the top 20 things execs need to keep in mind

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued an advisory on the factors that companies should keep in mind while reporting earnings for FY 2019-20.The advisory covers 20 key items spread across five categories.Given that this is an advisory, the nature and extent of items to be considered will differ between companies.The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on all aspects of the economy, be it earnings, supply chains, operational efficiencies and the stock markets.Since the financial year ends on March 31, 2020 in India, it falls amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This will have an impact on the way companies report their earnings for the financial year 2019-20. To deal with the accounting issues caused due to the volatility, financial uncertainty and fluctuating valuations,




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The way we shop is transforming as consumers embrace contactless payments and curbside pickup. Here's everything you need to know.

The coronavirus has been a catalyst for big changes in the way consumers spend and pay.Ongoing trends like contactless payments and buy now, pay later are accelerating.New trends are emerging, like consumers' preference toward buy online, pick up in-store.Here's how banks, credit card companies, fintechs, and investors are thinking about the new norms in how we shop and pay.Click here for more BI Prime stories.From banks to credit card companies to retailers, the coronavirus pandemic has impacted virtually every player in the payments industry.Ongoing trends, like buy now, pay later and contactless payments, have been accelerated. And new norms in the way we shop, like buy online, pick up in-store, are emerging.We've spoken with execs across the payments ecosystem to understand what's changing,




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Chloe Ferry leaves NOTHING to the imagination as she shares racy nude bath snap

Chloe Ferry has been sharing insights into her sun-soaked getaway with former Geordie Shore co-star Charlotte Crosby and some of their other pals.




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I run a 6-figure freelance graphic design agency, and even during the pandemic we're on track to hit our $300,000 yearly goal. Here are 4 key things that have helped me retain clients and keep revenue strong.

Morgan Overholt is the founder and owner of Morgan Media LLC, a graphic design agency.Despite the unforeseen circumstances of the pandemic, her small business was ready to continue operating and functioning at full force.Her employees and clients were already accustomed to remote work, so shelter-in-place policies haven't greatly affected her, and she relies on other freelancers for work so she can scale her team to fit business needs.She advises other small businesses looking to pandemic-proof their companies lean on remote tools, get good at finding clients online, diversify their income streams, and keep their operations agile and lean.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Of the many challenges I expected to face when I quit my normal 9-to-5 job to launch a freelance graphic design agency




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Why startups should begin by doing things that don't scale, and how to know when to switch to things that do

Before startups commit time and resources to things that scale, the story of a popular urban-gardening startup in London shows why they should focus first on things that don't.Franky Athill, head of marketing for Patch Plants, said his early team of five got its first sales by targeting outreach efforts exclusively on a few apartment buildings.The team grew and personally delivered plants to the small pool of customers.Once the idea gained traction, the team shifted gears to rapidly ramp up daily sales from 10 to 1,000 in three years and expand into Europe.This article is part of a series on growing a small business, called "From 1 to 100."Focusing on how to grow before you have enough data to inform your decisions can be a waste of scarce resources, according to Franky Athill, head of marketing




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Kim Kardashian shares another snap of her revealing yellow bathing suit

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star previously debuted the suit on Monday, shortly after fans pointed out another extensively Photoshopped picture.




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Kate Upton showcases her stunning figure in bathing suit... seven months after welcoming daughter

After admitting she doesn't like to step on the scale following the birth of her first child in November, Kate Upton showed off her trim swimsuit body in a photo posted to her Instagram.




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'The strongest thing I've had is a cup of coffee': Blind triathlete is banned from competing

A blind triathlete from Brisbane has been banned from fulfilling his life-long dreams amid a doping scandal, but he claims he's never had anything stronger than coffee.




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Russia WILL appeal four-year ban as Putin says sanctions 'unlike anything in history of humankind'

Speaking about the World Anti-Doping Agency's decision, Putin said Russia were 'being punished for the same thing twice - we've never had anything like this in the history of humankind.'




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Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah looks like a man who is hiding something

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: It is with some irony that the lustre of Sir Mo Farah's legacy might now depend on the same kind of iffy memory that got him into this mess in the first place.




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Former New Jersey governor Christine Whitman tweets 'Hitler has nothing on Trump'

The comment, posted to Twitter by Christine Whitman on Monday, appeared to be deleted and replaced by a tweet which described the fake video as 'the stuff of dictators'.




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'Construction workers outnumber NHS staff': Fury at Sadiq Kahn for 'doing nothing'

Photos this morning showed commuters at London stations such as Canning Town and Leytonstone boarding busy trains.




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Atletico Madrid 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-1) - SEVEN THINGS YOU MISSED

Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Europa League final after they saw off Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side at the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday evening. 




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Crisitano Ronaldo's message to Atletico Madrid fans: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THINGS YOU MISSED

Away from the main action, there were several talking points which may have slipped under your radar. Don't fear, Sportsmail is here to catch you up on the things you missed...




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'I know a thing or two about diplomacy': Dennis Rodman wants to help the NBA solve its China problem

NBA legend Dennis Rodman thinks he's the key to helping the NBA mend fences with China after a week of fighting over its influence on American companies with which it does business.




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Katy Perry strips down to nothing to gets massage from a reindeer in new Cozy Little Christmas video

in the sassy clip, the 35-year-old pop star gets up close and personal with quite the curious creature. Katy slipped her top off so she could relax with a massage from a cheeky reindeer.




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Katy Perry looks simply stunning as she strikes a pose in gold dress to promote clothing collection

Katy Perry struck a pose in agold dress for #TuesdayShoesday where she promoted her Pineapple Perfection collection, as well as social distancing amid coronavirus crisis.




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Tammy Hembrow leaves NOTHING to the imagination in Bali

She's known for flaunting her famous curves on Instagram, where she has more than 10 million followers.




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Experts say that from soothing aches to anti-ageing skin, mud really can be a muddy marvel 

Experts claim mud can cure conditions such as eczema and rosacea as well as soothe aches and pains. Alice Smellie revealed the best places to try a mud treatment in the UK.




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Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall sizzles in tiny gold mini dress as she promotes PrettyLittleThing range

The singer, 27, slipped her petite frame into an eye-catching gold mini dress which was completely adorned in a stunning ornate pattern.




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Newly single Jesy Nelson leads the winners of PrettyLittleThing's Influencer awards

Jesy Nelson had a reason to smile on Sunday after she was awarded with the inspirational influencer of the year prize at PrettyLittleThing's virtual influencer awards.




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Conor McGregor loses three-year legal battle with clothing firm founded by businessman 100 years ago

The former UFC champion, 31, cannot use his own name for his sportswear brand. McGregor New York, founded in 1921 by Scotsman David Doniger, won the legal battle.




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Lily Allen, 34, and her Stranger Things beau David Harbour, 44, pack on the PDA in NYC

The Smile hitmaker, 34, and actor, 44, looked more loved-up than ever as they shared several tender kisses and held hands in the Big Apple.




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So, are Kylie Jenner's big sisters SEETHING about her $600m deal?

Scrolling through the Kardashian family's multiple posts in the past 24 hours, one begins to wonder if sisters Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and Kendall are not in fact quietly seething.




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Anne Hathaway and Ben Affleck go head-to-head in trailer for Netflix's The Last Thing He Wanted

Anne Hathaway and Ben Affleck go head-to-head in the high-stakes, historical fiction drama The Last Thing He Wanted. Netflix released the trailer on Thursday morning.




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How will our lives change after Brexit? Everything you need to know

From commemorative 50p coins to predicted increases in the value of the average home, here's how our lives will change when Britain leaves the European Union on January 31.




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Kate Hudson dazzles in emerald green 80s-inspired dress at London launch of her new clothing line

Kate Hudson looked incredible as she celebrated the launch of her Happy X Nature clothing line at a launch party held at London's Selfridge's department store on Wednesday.




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Kate Hudson is radiant in gold and sky blue plunging jumpsuit as she celebrates clothing line

She launched her clothing line in April. And come this Thursday Kate Hudson was throwing a party to celebrate her Happy X Nature company in Los Angeles.