I stayed home while my family traveled because I needed a break. I loved my alone time.

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The author chose to spend the holidays alone and really enjoyed it.

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I've lived in Switzerland for 5 years. Here are the 6 biggest mistakes I see first-time visitors make over and over.

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I've seen tourists make mistakes in Switzerland that cost them time, money, and peace.

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A couple bought a run-down RV park for $1.23 million and turned it into a boutique hotel

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Robin Singh and Sharan Samra transformed an RV park into a boutique hotel.

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I flew first class with Delta for the first time, and 10 things surprised me

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The author flew first-class with Delta for the first time and was surprised by the amenities and service.

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My family's been stuck in the Caribbean for days. We spent $10,000 more than we budgeted for, and we're still not home.

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Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans.

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My family flew 13 hours in Singapore Airlines' business class. Here's what we loved — and what fell short.

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Singapore Airlines' business class felt pretty impressive, but there were a few drawbacks.

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I've spent 5 years living in a tiny home and 2 years in a camper van. Here's how they compare — and which is my favorite.

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Trading living in a van for residing in a 400-square-foot tiny house didn't solve everything, but it finally gave us what the road couldn't.

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I thought Venice felt too overwhelming and crowded in the summer, so I visited in the winter and had a way better trip

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I visited Venice in the winter and had a great time.

Christina Khalil

I moved from the US to the world's most livable city. After nearly 2 years of disappointment, I couldn't wait to leave.

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I moved from the US to the world's most livable city, Copenhagen, and didn't like it.

Paige Madison

I stayed at the 5-star Four Seasons in Palm Beach, Florida. I regret booking just one night.

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The author stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, a five-star hotel in South Florida.

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