I got divorced and left the US at 57 to retire alone in Europe. Moving across the world has its pros and cons.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
A headshot of Lisa La Valle.
Lisa La Valle.

Courtesy of Lisa La Valle

I hired a travel advisor to coordinate my family's Paris vacation — I might never plan my own trips again

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The author, right, posing for a selfie with her mom and sister.
Working with a travel advisor on my trip to Paris was a great decision.

Lauren Dana Ellman

I went on a trip to Paris with family members ranging in age from 10 to 74. There are 3 things I'd do differently next time.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A group of 10 people of varying ages outside the Louvre in Paris.
I took an international trip with multiple generations of family members.

Jaime Bedrin

I got divorced and moved to Paris at 57. I'm happy I retired in Europe, but life abroad isn't always a fairytale.

Tech Insider : Business
A selfie of Lisa La Valle
Lisa La Valle

Courtesy of Lisa La Valle

I live in France. This little-known seaside town is as charming as other famous French Riviera spots and less pretentious.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author Rachel Hosie in Sanary-sur-Mer
I've fallen in love with the charm and beauty of Sanary-sur-Mer, a small coastal town in France.

Rachel Hosie

I spent a day in the 'Christmas Capital of the World.' There were 5 magical things I loved and 2 I'd skip next time.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The writer posing in the city center of Strasbourg, France.
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Nishtha Chaudhary

I left the US to buy a house in the French countryside 5 years ago. Despite the unexpected problems, I'm glad I did it.

Tech Insider : Business
Author Jenny Becker smiling in her kitchen
I bought a 17th-century farmhouse in France after becoming a divorced empty-nester — it was falling apart and so was I.

Jenny Becker

I visited the South of France with my parents, who are in their 70s. We made some good decisions and a few mistakes.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author Kristina Kasparian smiling in Nice South of France
When traveling with my parents, I learned that balancing our expectations was key to a smooth holiday together.

Kristina Kasparian/Veni Etiam Photography

Inside Shein's Paris store opening: Huge lines, protests — and prices that surprised shoppers

Tech Insider : Business, Climate Crisis, Environment
Paris Shein store.
Dozens of people lined up for the store's opening.

Nathan Rennolds/Business Insider

I left my career in Atlanta, went to pastry school, and moved to the South of France. I'm finally at peace here.

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Technology
Dawn Belisle in Nice, France.
Dawn Belisle in Nice, France.

Courtesy of Dawn Belisle

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