I've lived in Switzerland for 5 years. Here are the 6 biggest mistakes I see first-time visitors make over and over.

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View of railway, trees, mountain in Switzerland
I've seen tourists make mistakes in Switzerland that cost them time, money, and peace.

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My family's been stuck in the Caribbean for days. We spent $10,000 more than we budgeted for, and we're still not home.

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Author David Morris smiling next to plane
Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans.

David Morris

My family flew 13 hours in Singapore Airlines' business class. Here's what we loved — and what fell short.

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Child smiling with pillows, blanket in Business class seat on Singapore airlines
Singapore Airlines' business class felt pretty impressive, but there were a few drawbacks.

Jordi Lippe-McGraw

I've spent 5 years living in a tiny home and 2 years in a camper van. Here's how they compare — and which is my favorite.

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Author Amber McDaniel sitting in chair in tiny. home with cup of coffee, smiling
Trading living in a van for residing in a 400-square-foot tiny house didn't solve everything, but it finally gave us what the road couldn't.

Amber McDaniel

I thought Venice felt too overwhelming and crowded in the summer, so I visited in the winter and had a way better trip

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Christina and her husband pose in front of a canal in Venice that's lined with colorful buildings.
I visited Venice in the winter and had a great time.

Christina Khalil

I moved from the US to the world's most livable city. After nearly 2 years of disappointment, I couldn't wait to leave.

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A row of houses and boats in Nyhavn, Copenhagen.
I moved from the US to the world's most livable city, Copenhagen, and didn't like it.

Paige Madison

I've lived in India my whole life. First-time visitors to my country always make these 5 mistakes.

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The writer standing in front of snowy mountains in Spiti Valley, India.
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Poonam Binayak

I'm a former cruise director. Here are 9 big mistakes I see first-time passengers make.

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The writer and her husband taking a selfie next to a pool on a cruise ship deck
Christine Kesteloo and her husband live on a cruise ship most of the year.

Christine Kesteloo

5 mistakes you should never make when interacting with coworkers, according to an etiquette coach

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Three people facing at a desk facing desktop computers in an office.
There are a few things employees should always avoid doing in the office.

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I moved 3 hours away from where I grew up in Miami. After 15 years, I still love living within driving distance of home.

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Author Ashley Archambault smiling in Miami with chickens nearby
Though Miami hasn't been my official home for over a decade, I plan to continue going back for visits.

Ashley Archambault

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