My husband and I moved from the US to Barbados with 6 kids. They're more independent and chat easily with strangers.

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A family of eight in Barbados.
Lisa Desai with her husband, Ebrahim, and their six children.

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I moved to Japan to keep a promise to my wife. I ended up starting a new career at 50.

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A man on a street in rural Japan.
At 50, David Ellis moved to Japan and built a new career promoting hidden destinations near Mount Fuji.

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After spending hundreds of hours on Amtrak trains, I always prepare for 5 mishaps that can make journeys more difficult

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The author taking a selfie in the observation car of an Amtrak train while wearing a red sweater.
I enjoy traveling by train, but doing so can take preparation.

Diana Kruzman

I've been to all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 things I'd never visit one without.

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Emily sitting on a rock eating a snack.
I've learned that snacks are one of the many important things to bring to the national parks.

Emily Hart

I spent 28 hours in Japan Airlines' business class. It wasn't the best I've tried, but I don't regret upgrading.

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Woman smiling in Japan Air business-class seat
All in all, I had a good experience in Japan Airlines' business class, though it wasn't quite perfect.

Rachel Hosie

I tried Japan's cheap but yummy convenience store egg sandwiches at 3 chains

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Three packaged egg salad sandwiches are held side by side in a convenience store sandwich display.
The egg sandwich showdown: Lawson, 7-Eleven, or Family Mart?

Cheryl Teh

I spent over 19 hours in Icelandair's premium class. The $2,637 flight offered me way more than just a comfier seat.

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Author Jamie Davis Smith smiling on IcelandAir plane with view of Saga Premium behind her
I enjoyed my experience in Icelandair's Saga Premium class and would consider upgrading to it for another long-haul flight.

Jamie Davis Smith

So many Florida locals recommended I go to 30A. After one trip, I agree it's one of the best destinations in the state.

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The author smiling and wearing sunglasses, taking a selfie as she sits on a chair outside.
On a trip to Panama City Beach, Florida, locals kept telling me to visit 30A instead. They were absolutely right — it's a Florida gem.

Terri Peters

My favorite day-trip destination is a small island in New England — and the round-trip ferry ride is just $20

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A woman standing on a pebble beach, smiling.
Every year, I look forward to taking the ferry to Block Island.

Morgan Rizzo

I booked Airbnbs in small towns while backpacking Europe and found 2 hidden-gem destinations I'd never heard of

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Business Insider's reporter booked Airbnbs outside major European cities and found some hidden gems in Germany and Switzerland.

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