I stayed with my kids on an active volcanic island in Italy. It was the best trip of our lives.

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Stromboli volcanic island

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Gold domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: Photos show what the capitol looks like in every state

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Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford.
The Connecticut state capitol.

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I spent a night at the 5-star Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver and regretted not booking a longer stay

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The exterior of the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, at night.
The Fairmont Pacific Rim is a buzzy, five-star hotel in Vancouver.

Fairmont Pacific Rim

My teenagers loved our trip to Italy. Booking a guided group tour made it easy for me.

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The author and her family at the Vatican Museum.
The author and her family went on a guided group trip of Italy.

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Dive into these six summer reads, recommended by BI's editors

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beach read book

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I moved from the US to Argentina for the lower cost of living. It helped me pay down student debt, but living abroad had its dark side.

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Left: Greyson Ferguson. Right: An aerial view of Tirana, Albania
Ferguson moved to Tirana, Albania, in April 2025.

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I've been on a lot of cruises. I swear by spending at least one port day on the ship.

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A cruise ship in the water at sunrise
With fewer people on board, I find it way easier to truly relax on the ship on a port day instead of a typical sea day.

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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

Vintage photos show what Coney Island's July Fourth celebrations used to look like

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Contestants at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, July 4, 1987.
Contestants at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, July 4, 1987.

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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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