We skipped the usual must-dos on our trip to Europe. I know my kids had more fun because of it.

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The author's children enjoy a food tour on a family trip to Paris.
The author said the food tour her family took while in Paris was much more fun than waiting in line at a crowded museum.

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Seasoned cruisers say you should know these 8 things before setting foot on your first cruise

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A wide view of Wonder of the Seas cruise ship from the top deck
Seasoned cruisers' tips for first-timers can save you money and help you make the most of your trip.

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I took a weeklong cruise and didn't check a bag. Here are 10 items I'm glad I packed and 9 things I'll bring next time

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Inside the author's packed suitcase for a cruise
The author packed a backpack and carry-on luggage for a weeklong cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I've traveled long distances alone by train, plane, and ship. Here are my top 10 tips for solo travel.

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Business Insider's reporter travels solo on overnight trains, cruise ships, and long-haul flights.

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I'm self-employed, so I rarely take time off. I've found 5 ways to work while traveling with my kids — without ruining our trip.

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Jamie poses with her kids in the desert at sunset.
The author often travels with her kids. Over the years, she's found creative ways to work while traveling, whiouot missing out on too much of the trip.

Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith.

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

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