I sat next to a 95-year-old solo traveler on an international flight. Now my pen pal, she's taught me a lot about life.

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The writer and her pen pal, Anne, on a flight from Paris to the US.
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Gloria Kostadinova

I spent my 50th birthday swimming around Greek islands with friends. Even though we were the slowest, it built my confidence.

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Fiona Govan underwater with fish near Greek islands.
Fiona Govan celebrated her 50th birthday by swimming around the Greek islands.

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I've lived and worked abroad for 20 years. One city stood out as the best — and easiest — place to work.

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Andre Neveling sitting on steps in Bangkok.
Andre Neveling spent 20 years of his career working in cities around the world — Bangkok is his favorite.

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A year ago, I moved in with 5 strangers. I was nervous, but the benefits have outweighed the drawbacks.

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The writer (far right behind the selfie taker wearing a light tan sweater) is posing for a photo with her five roommates in their kitchen.
Last year, I moved into a house with five strangers, and the benefits to my mental and physical health have been incredible.

Alyssa Wiens

ChatGPT made my Hinge profile cringe-worthy — but it cut down on bad dates

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Nicola Prentis wearing a red shirt.
Nicola Prentis used ChatGPT to rewrite her Hinge profile and help her avoid avoidants.

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I moved to Madrid to be with my husband. After some convincing, he agreed to relocate to my dream city instead.

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The author looking up and smiling. She's wearing a green V-neck top.
I moved to Madrid to be with my husband, but the city didn't feel like home.

Moriah Costa

I moved to a city I'd only ever visited to be closer to my childhood friends. My life improved in ways I didn't expect.

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The writer and her friend in her new home city of Saratoga Springs, New York.
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Natalli Amato

I use my vacations to visit friends and family. My trips are easier, less expensive, and more meaningful.

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The author and her friend posing while on a hike in the Garden of the Gods in Colorado.
I love using my vacations to visit loved ones around the world.

Erin Greenawald

My sisters, mom, and I go to a new place every year in honor of my late dad's birthday. It's brought us closer together.

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The writer, her mom, and her sisters on a Pink Jeep tour in Sedona.
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Danielle Bauter

I'd become the kind of adult my younger self would have pitied. A weeklong Arctic retreat helped me find my way back.

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Stephanie Pensa is taking a selfie in Norway.
Stephanie Pensa was feeling lost and went on a hiking retreat in the Arctic to help her reconnect with purpose.

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