Travel

A man dressed in blue at a skybar in Bangkok, Thailand.

He spent years waiting for the right moment to move to Japan. Retirement led him to Thailand instead.

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Lush area in Molokai covered in greenery, surrounded by trees and hills

I grew up in Hawaii, but just now visited its 'Friendly Isle.' Here are 9 things that surprised me about my trip.

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I moved back to Australia after decades in the US. The culture shock stunned me.

After living in the US for decades, returning to Australia brought unexpected culture shock and forced me to rebuild a sense of home.

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Author and her mom nad Bow and Arrow canyon

I took my 63-year-old retired mother on a bucket-list trip. I learned you're never too old for big adventures.

My mom is retired and in her 60s, but I still took her on an adventurous bucket-list trip to Utah with tons of physical activities. Here's how.

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Courtney Bautista and her husband standing outside their RV

When my husband and I became empty nesters, we sold our house and moved into an RV. We now live on the open road full time.

Becoming an empty nester was disorienting, so I wanted to do something entirely new. Selling our home and moving into an RV was the best choice.

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A selfie of the author next to a picture of the Turkish 787.

I flew 9 hours in Europe's top-rated airline economy class. The food was the biggest surprise.

Turkish Airlines is considered the best airline in Europe. Besides a few complaints, I get the hype — and I'd actually recommend eating the food.

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I left the US and work remotely from a boat in Southeast Asia. My hours are 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., but I still have time for adventures.

Jeremy Brand Yuan left San Francisco for Taiwan, and takes video calls with his US colleagues from his $27,000 boat. He feels lucky, but has made sacrifices.

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Man in Chinese robotaxi in Wuhan smiles at camera.

We rode in dozens of driverless robotaxis in China. Here's what we saw — and our advice for other curious travelers.

Automotive and AI professionals share how to be a robotaxi tourist in China, including the apps to download and the best cities to ride in.

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Author Lauren Qunn smiling in selfie with man on beach

My family's favorite vacation spot is a gorgeous strip of beach towns on Mexico's coast. It has something for everyone.

The best underrated beaches and towns to visit in Mexico are in Oaxaca. My family would choose spots like Puerto Angel over Tulum every time.

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A woman stands on a balcony and looks out at a city.

I always find the best local recommendations when I travel solo. My strategy involves dating apps and clever prompts.

Whenever I'm traveling solo, I turn to dating apps like Hinge to source recommendations from locals. I've found that most matches are happy to help.

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Emily sits on a rock, with her backpack covered in patches next to her. Behind her is a lake surrounded by mountains and trees.

7 of the most beautiful US national parks, according to someone who's been to all of them

As someone who's visited all 63 major US national parks, I think some of the most beautiful include Acadia, Grand Teton, Olympic, and North Cascades.

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The author posing for a photo with the Eiffel Tower in the distance.

I took a last-minute trip to France. Here are 3 things I'm glad I did — and 3 I'd do differently next time.

I went on a last-minute trip to France, visiting Paris and Nice. I enjoyed seeing the Eiffel Tower twice, but I wish I'd had more time for shopping.

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The writer and her dog near beach chairs in a rural, flat area, with a yellow camper van visible in the background.

I've lived in a camper van with my dog for 3 years. Traveling full-time with a pet has been surprisingly wonderful.

We live in a van with an Australian cattle dog. There are challenges to caring for a pet on the road, but also a lot of surprising benefits and perks.

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A massive explosion erupts over the Beirut skyline at night.

These are the 21 most dangerous countries for US travelers, according to the State Department

The US State Department warns Americans not to travel to these 21 countries due to risks like terrorism, kidnapping, and limited embassy support.

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Tegan Forder and her daughter on a beach in Italy

I traveled with my 8-year-old daughter for 7 long weeks. This is what I would do differently.

Traveling throughout six European countries with my 8-year-old was fun. But I wish I had factored in more kid time for her.

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I stopped making New Year's resolutions. I take a trip first — then reset my life in February.

In previous years, Sinead Mulhern had set ambitious goals on January 1, only to abandon them weeks later.

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Author Jamie Davis Smith smiling in front of beach

My first trip to Puerto Rico with my kids was great — but it could've been even better if we'd avoided these 4 mistakes

I made mistakes when planning and budgeting for our family's first trip to Puerto Rico. Here's what I'd do next time we visit the Caribbean island.

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A composite image of Amanda wearing under-eye patches and reading on a Kindle while holding a coffee cup; and a private business-class seat, with slippers, a blanket, a pillow, and an amenity kit.

I flew 8 hours in United Polaris business class. The lie-flat seat was comfier than my own bed.

I used points to upgrade to United Polaris business class on an eight-hour flight. From the lounge access to the amenities, the upgrade was worth it.

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The author walking across a bridge in Bhutan; his back is to the camera.

After years of traveling full-time, the lifestyle caught up to me. I quit to find a home base, and couldn't be happier.

I started traveling full-time in 2019 and loved seeing the world. But over time, I saw the lifestyle's challenges and decided I wanted a home base.

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A Business Insider correspondent traveled in coach and business class on Amtrak.

I compared coach and business class seats on a 4-hour Amtrak ride. One perk made the $120 upgrade worth it.

Here's how traveling on Amtrak's Northeast Regional train in coach compares to an Acela business-class trip.

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A man standing with the sea in the background in Valletta, Malta.

I visited every country by 25. These are 3 cities I always recommend — and one I'd skip.

In college, Cameron Mofid set out on a mission to visit every country — not just as a travel goal, but as a way to confront his obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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The author on the largest cruise ship in the world

I went on my first cruise — here are 15 things that surprised me about this type of travel

From room size to food quality, my first-ever cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas was full of surprises.

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Alli Hill and her husband on different trips

My husband and I take separate solo vacations, and it makes our marriage stronger. We've learned to appreciate each other more.

When I went on a work trip, I was surprised by how relaxed I was without my kids and husband. I then encouraged him to go on his own solo trip.

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A wide-shot view of Greenville, South Carolina.

I've lived near Greenville, South Carolina, for over a decade. Here are 6 of the best things to do in and around the city.

Some of the best things to do in Greenville, South Carolina, are visit the city's festivals, enjoy great food, and walk across the Liberty Bridge.

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Emily and her husband take a selfie on a cobblestone street lined with colorful shops.

I backpacked around Europe for 6 months. Here are the items I couldn't live without — and the ones I wish I'd left behind.

I spent six months traveling Europe with two backpacks, and loved having things like a portable white-noise machine and flat travel pouches with me.

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Anna and her brother stand at the edge of a rooftop restaurant in Beverly Hills.

I traveled with my younger brother for the first time since childhood. It brought us closer as adults.

My brother and I visited Beverly Hills for our first trip as adults. I thought the trip would expose our differences, but it only brought us closer.

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I showed up to surf camp solo once and walked away with a community I keep coming back for

Chloe Lee, a financial advisor, describes how solo surf camp trips in Bali boosted her confidence and built global friendships.

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A composite image of people boarding a Delta flight in the premium economy section and a Delta Comfort seat by a window

I didn't think Delta Comfort would be worth the upgrade. I was wrong.

I upgraded to Delta Comfort, an economy booking with extra legroom and other perks, for a flight from Fort Myers, Florida, to New York City.

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People at Cinderella Castle Disney World

I'm a travel planner who's visited Disney World over 50 times. Here are 10 vacation mistakes I always see people make.

As a Disney travel planner who's visited the theme parks many times, here are the mistakes I always see people make that cost them time and money.

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I spent 9 days touring Sicily. There are 4 things I'll do differently next time I visit.

I enjoyed my first trip to Sicily. But I'll do a few things differently next time, like visit during another season and book train tickets in advance.

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