I'm a single mom and thought my kid-free trip to Milan was selfish. It turned out to be a great parenting decision.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Barbara Pazur took a three-day trip to Milan with her friend.
A three-day trip to Milan helped Barbara Pazur's daughter reconnect with her father.

Provided by Barbara Pazur

I worked at Baidu, ByteDance, and Microsoft. Now, I've raised millions to build robotic pets.

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Technology
He Jiabin is now building AI-powered robotic pets in Beijing.
He Jiabin left jobs in Big Tech and is now building AI-powered robotic pets.

Provided by He Jiabin

I couldn't afford to take a gap year in college. So at 53, I retired early and did exactly that.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Kelly Benthall and her husband in Seville, Spain.
Benthall and her husband retired early and spent the first year traveling around the world.

Provided by Kelly Benthall

I haven't kissed anyone in 6 years. It's not because I gave up on love.

Tech Insider : Business
Olivia Howell is sitting in a chair using a laptop.
It's been six years since Olivia Howell left her husband, and she hasn't kissed anyone since.

Provided by Olivia Howell

I've traveled solo across Southeast Asia for 15 years. These are 3 cities I always recommend — and one I'd skip.

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Andre Neveling on a boat in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Andre Neveling has been traveling around Southeast Asia for 15 years and Luang Prabang (pictured) is one of his favorite cities.

Provided by Andre Neveling

Why I love, travel with, and will always defend my Halloween trunk of costumes — even as an adult

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Sara Lyle in a disco costume for Halloween.
Halloween is Sara Lyle's favorite holiday, and she has been adding to her costume trunk for 25 years.

Provided by Sara Lyle

I finally took my dream trip to Hawaii. I'm glad I did it sober.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Terri Peters is wearing a lei in Oahu, Hawaii.
Terri Peters marked nearly two years sober with a getaway to Hawaii with her friends.

Provided by Terri Peters

I moved to Shanghai and made my mark on its restaurant scene. Now I'm bringing Chinese wine to New York.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Camden Hauge at Egg restaurant in Shanghai, China.
Camden Hauge moved to Shanghai for a six-month job — and ended up launching a restaurant career.

Photographer Bess Friday

I've lasted 15 years as a digital nomad. A different approach to travel made it possible.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Cait Charles swinging above water with a mountian in the background.
Cait Charles learned that slowing down helped her become a happier digital nomad.

Provided by Cait Charles

I moved to Phuket to restart my career. $1,500 a month covers everything.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Andre Neveling standing with the sea and palm trees in Phuket, Thailand.
Andre Neveling moved to Phuket to recover from career burnout.

Provided by Andre Neveling

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