Hearing stories of her past travels and going on trips with my grandmother taught me how to enjoy life by appreciating the smaller moments

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On the left: Varisha Tariq's grandmother and mother at the beach. On the right: the author with her grandmother and mother.
The author's grandmother, shown with the author's mother (left image) on the beach in Goa, India, and with the author and her mother (right image) in Dubai.

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I was scammed out of $6,000 a year ago — even though I knew better. It's not the financial loss that continues to haunt me.

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The author was scammed out of thousands.

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When I let ChatGPT manage my social life for a week, AI texted my friends and picked my outfits. It was strange but helpful.

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Santiago Barraza Lopez and his friend at dinner next to his chatgpt conversation
The author had ChatGPT manage his social life.

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I skipped college to travel and live abroad. My decision helped me land my dream job.

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Zanny Merullo Steffgen in Naples, Italy during her gap year.

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I moved to southern France 2 months ago. I speak French, but the culture shock is more than I was expecting.

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Rachel Hosie exploring Hyères.

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I was paying $3,000 to live in a cramped Seattle apartment. When I got laid off, I moved out and now live in other people's homes for free as a traveling pet sitter.

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Amber Campbell with one of the dogs she looked after.

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We had a low mortgage and lived comfortably in Maryland but gave it all up for a fresh start in Georgia. I'm now divorced with a higher mortgage and regret.

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Baltimore, Maryland skyline
Baltimore skyline.

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Growing up, I spent nearly every weekend with my grandmother. She made me see that I am smart and powerful.

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The author on her wedding day with her grandmother.
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I loved living abroad in Mexico, but thought taking a job in Chicago would help me settle down. It was a big letdown.

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Niesha Davis while on a bus tour of the Englewood Chicago area.

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After getting a surprise inheritance of $20,000 from my aunt, I started traveling. Now, I live in Argentina.

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The author wearing a purple hat and standing on a beach.
The author has gone on three big trips so far with his inheritance.

Courtesy of Chris Turner-Neal

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