If I'm being honest, I didn't really enjoy family vacations until my kids turned 10

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The author's kids standing on a dock overlooking water.
The author said family trips improved once she could give her kids some independence.

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

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The author poses with a carry-on suitcase while standing on a platform by train tracks.
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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I quit my job at Meta and traveled to Bali to find myself — but 2 months later, I moved back into my parents' house more confused than ever.

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Simone Landis sitting by a pool facing the mountains in Bali.
Simone Landis moved back into her childhood home after quitting her career at Meta.

Simone Landis

I became a nomad in my 60s and have traveled to 37 countries. I want to show others that international travel is not something to fear in your 60s.

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Norman Bour on a beach
Norman Bour took his first international trip at 62 years old.

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