I moved from the US to Korea, where I planned to stay forever — then I had kids

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Derek Laan moved to Korea in his 20s, where he built his career and life.

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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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I go on spring break with 5 of my mom friends and our 16 kids. It's more fun than it may sound.

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The author, back right, with her friends while on spring break with their kids.

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I travel with my 75-year-old mother-in-law and wife every year. Our recent trip to Charleston had something for everyone.

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It's tradition to travel somewhere with my 75-year-old mother-in-law and wife every December. Over time, we've figured out how to plan trips we all love.

Ash Jurberg

My partner and I lived in a camper van for 3 years before I had an unexpected pregnancy. It changed everything for us.

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The author and her partner lived in a camper van for years.

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8 people told us about the reality of life abroad — and the identity crisis that comes with it

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Vivienne Zhao (left); Duncan Forgan (center); Andre Neveling (right).

Courtesy of Vivienne Zhao, Duncan Forgan and Andre Neveling.

"H

ow long have you been living in Singapore?"

It's a question taxi drivers have been asking me since I arrived from New York nearly 20 years ago.

In the beginning, the answer was small, just a year, then two.

My grandmother handed me $2,000 for graduation and said, 'Go to Europe.' I had no idea how her gift would change my life.

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My grandmother gifted me $2,000 to travel to Europe after graduation.

Taylor Beal

I went to the Great Smoky Mountains for the first time. 8 surprises made my trip harder — and better — than I expected.

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During her first trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Business Insider's reporter was surprised by historic settlements and an epic tram ride.

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What smart people are saying about a potential Spirit Airlines bailout

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Donald Trump is considering federal support for Spirit Airlines amid ongoing financial struggles.

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I used to be a VIP tour guide at Disneyland. Here are 5 things you should never do in the parks.

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The writer during the 2020 Disneyland reopening
I know a lot about Disney parks because I worked as a VIP tour guide at Disneyland for five years.

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