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Natalia Lusinski

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Bio
In addition to Bustle and Mic, Natalia's writing and personal essays can also be seen in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, MSN, Thrive Global, Health, xoJane, Scary Mommy, Elite Daily, the L.A. Times, the Chicago Tribune's RedEye, Marie Claire UK, Purple Clover, HelloGiggles, and The Daily Dot, among other publications. She’s currently living abroad, which you can read more about on Instagram: Nomadic Natalia.

How I Visited Iceland Like A Local For Under $400

The temperature of the beach water felt like a lukewarm hot tub around my feet, far warmer than the 50-degree Fahrenheit temperature permeating the air around me. It was a comforting feeling; I never wanted to leave. Unlike many beaches in Iceland —…
By Natalia Lusinski

Experts Say These 7 Things Count As Micro-Cheating In A Relationship

In romantic relationships, cheating comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether you're talking about physical or emotional cheating, cheating means different things to different people. And now "micro-cheating" has been added to the infidelity mix,…
By Natalia Lusinski

This Is The #1 First-Date Idea That Leads To Marriage

When it comes to first-date ideas, there’s a lot of options out there, from the standard dinner-and-a-movie to more atypical ideas, like going for a walk or hike. But you may wonder what the best first-date idea is if you want a long-term…
By Natalia Lusinski

After My Grandmother Passed Away, I Started Taking Amtrak Trips To Stay Connected To Her

Every time I hear a train whistle, I think about my grandma. She raised me, and when I turned 11, she had a surprise: A trip to California. Only, we wouldn’t be flying there from Chicago; we’d be taking the train. At the time, I didn’t care how we…
By Natalia Lusinski

7 Travel Products I Tried & Now Can't Travel Without — Like A Shirt That Barely Needs Washing

When you’re traveling, you probably have certain go-to clothes and items you bring along, yet you may also switch them up sometimes and test out new travel products. As someone who mainly lives abroad and works remotely, switching countries every…
By Natalia Lusinski

This Pop-Up Promotes Financial Independence In An Instagram Playground

Pop-up museums, stores, and events are all the rage lately, and this new one hopes to accomplish what the others do — educate people in a fun environment for a limited amount of time. Only, it aims to promote financial independence among women in…
By Natalia Lusinski

I Gave Up Dating Apps For The Year — But Here's The Problem With Meeting People IRL

Bustle writer Natalia Lusinski is taking a year off dating apps to focus on meeting someone IRL. In this month's column, she discusses why — even after finding love on dating apps — she's doing the challenge. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m…
By Natalia Lusinski

Experts Say These Are The 4 Key Signs You Are No Longer Drinking In Moderation

When it comes to drinking alcohol, you may think having a couple drinks with dinner is no big deal. However, the lines sometimes get blurred when it comes to figuring out when you go beyond moderate drinking. For women, moderate drinking is…
By Natalia Lusinski

These 9 Women Moved In With Their Partners For Financial Reasons — Here’s Why They Regret It

Couples move in together for a variety of reasons, whether they’re taking their relationship to the next level or deciding to do a trial run to see how it works. However, other couples move in together to save money; while it may work for some,…
By Natalia Lusinski

I Tried These 6 Products To Help With My Insomnia & They Changed Everything

As someone with insomnia more often than not, I’m constantly looking for remedies to not only help me fall asleep, but also stay asleep through the night. While some people get prescriptions to help, I prefer the more holistic, old-fashioned…
By Natalia Lusinski