After living in the UK for 5 years, there are 7 places I always tell tourists to visit

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A woman and her dog sit on a ledge in the English Cotswolds.
The Cotswolds are one of my favorite places to visit in the UK.

Maria Polansky

I've lived in Egypt for 30 years. The pyramids are great, but visitors shouldn't miss these 6 gems.

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A woman standing in front of hot-air balloons in Luxor, Egypt.
As an Egyptian citizen who has lived here for 30 years, one of my favorite things to do is hot-air ballooning in Luxor.

Nadine Arab

I'm an American who's lived in Iceland for 14 years. Here are 6 of the best things to do here.

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A woman taking a selfie in front of greenery in Iceland.
After moving here from the US 14 years ago, I've learned many of the best things to do in Iceland.

Jenna Gottlieb

I've traveled to all 50 states. Here are 5 things I never waste my money on when I'm in a new city.

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Ashley Nealy smiling in glacier national park
After traveling to all 50 states, I became more intentional about how I spend my money on vacation in a new place.

Ashley Nealy

I've been on over 20 cruises. These 5 unconventional tips make my vacations more enjoyable.

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Jill and her family taking a selfie on a cruise ship.
With over 20 cruises under my belt, I've picked up some unique tips for this form of travel.

Jill Robbins

I've traveled to 30 countries with my kids. I always do these 4 things before leaving home.

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A person holding a passport from USA checks in at an airport.
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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After dealing with dozens of layovers as a frequent flyer, I've found 5 ways to make them actually enjoyable

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Aerial view of Istanbul airport with plants, shops
As a frequent traveler, I've learned some solid tips for dealing with layovers and making them as fun as possible.

Jenna DeLaurentis

As a travel writer, I've stayed in tons of hotels with my kids — these 5 habits make all the difference

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A young boy reads a book while sitting in a chair in a hotel room.
The author often travels with her kids, and has found that asking for a corner room often gives them a little extra space.

Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith.

I spent 48 hours in Chicago for the first time and left with 4 regrets

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A view of Millennium Park in Chicago in the winter
A Business Insider reporter has some regrets about her first trip to Chicago.

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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.

Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith.

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