When we go on family vacations, one of us arrives 3 days early without our kid. It's the secret to our happy marriage.

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The writer and his wife on the water in Kauai.
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Walker Loetscher

I backpacked across Europe for the first time, and 10 things surprised me about the 2-week adventure

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The author stands with a backpack on in front of a train in Italy
The reporter backpacked through Europe for the first time in 2022.

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After traveling the world, I moved back in with my parents. It shattered my ego, but I've learned to look at success differently.

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The author posing in Scotland.
After traveling the world, I had to move back in with my parents.

Annmarie Gajdos

We've been married for years, but we both love traveling alone. Solo trips have made our marriage stronger.

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The writer on a solo trip in San Juan.
I traveled to San Juan without my husband, and the solo trip only made our relationship stronger.

Liana Minassian

I spent $34 to upgrade to Eurostar's version of premium economy — a mediocre meal meant it was just about worth it

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A Eurostar passenger train arrives to enter the Channel Tunnel, operated by the company Eurotunnel, in Coquelles, northern France, on April 4, 2025.
A Eurostar train about to enter the Channel Tunnel in France.

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I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

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Emily, wearing a green top, a flannel around her waist, black leggings, high socks, and hiking boots, sits on a mountain looking out at the trees.

Emily Hart

I sailed alone on Norwegian's latest giant cruise ship and was surprised how easy it was as a solo traveler

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an empty bed in a single-person studio cabin on Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua has 1,387 cabins, 93 of which are for solo travelers.

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I skip family gatherings to solo travel. The perks are so good that I won't be home for the holidays anytime soon.

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A woman stands with luggage watching the sunset at an airport window while a plane lands.
I've been traveling solo for the holidays since 2017.

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My solo trip to Greece helped me reset, but there are 5 things that would've made it even better

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Overhead shot of Zakynthos, an island in Greece.
Katka Lapelosova took a solo trip to Zakynthos, a Greek island.

Katka Lapelosova

I've visited every US national park alone. Here are 8 mistakes I see first-time travelers make.

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On the left, Emily wearing a hat, sunglasses, a backpack, a tank top, and a smart watch, with mountains in the background. On the right, Emily staring out at the trees and mountains while wearing a pink jacket and a backpack with patches.
Over the past 10 years, I've traveled to all 63 US national parks.

Emily Hart

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