I've made friends on solo trips and traveled to visit them. These relationships are just as valuable as local ones.

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The writer and a friend posing with heart hands in front of the Eiffel Tower at night.
I traveled to Paris and reconnected with some friends I met on solo trips in 2024.

Chelsia Durkee

I spent months planning my first trip to Florence. A lot lived up to the hype, but I found some of the best spots after I arrived.

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I recently visited Florence for the first time with my sister. We found the best spots to eat, drink, and shop.

Morgan Rizzo

I've traveled to 30 countries with my kids. I always do these 4 things before leaving home.

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In addition to the usual travel documents like a passport, the author said she always travels with a notarized note from her husband when traveling outside of the country without him.

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Our family of 7 took a multigenerational trip to Paris. We got some things right, but still made a few first-timer mistakes.

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The author and her family went on a trip to Paris this past December.

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My kids have been to 26 countries on 6 continents. We never check bags.

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The author said the key to easy travel days, is only using carry-ons — even when she's with her kids.

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The world's most powerful passports in 2026, ranked

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Singapore passport holders have the most flexibility for travel worldwide.

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I've walked roughly 500 miles through Europe with my mom — twice. The experiences brought us closer together.

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The author and his mom posing for a selfie on their route in 2023.
Going on international trips with my mom has helped us strengthen our relationship.

Cameron McKeon

I've traveled to 16 countries with my guide dog. He gives me freedom, but sometimes strangers make me want to stay home.

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Milagros Costabel

My dad prioritized experiences over possessions. Because of this, our family has traveled to 20 countries together.

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The author poses with her family while visiting Mount Titlis in Switzerland.
The author, shown here on Mount Titlis in Switzerland, has visited 20 countries with her family.

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I've learned that stress-free travel with kids means breaking some rules

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The author poses at a pyramid with her family.
Some parents try to follow a bunch of rules when they travel with their kids, but the author thinks it's better to break them.

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