I spent 2 nights in an Amtrak bedroom and tried both bunks. The smaller bed won me over.

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The author lays in the top bunk of an Amtrak bedroom
The author booked a bedroom on Amtrak's California Zephyr and slept in both bunks.

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I met my husband at a work conference, and it was love at first sight. We then moved to the Caribbean together.

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Chantel Henry and her husband on the beach
The author (left) met her husband at a work conference.

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I went to a Michelin-star dinner in Athens where no dish was as it seemed — and that was a good thing

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Makris Athens Cappuccino soup
Makris Athens is full of playful dishes, like this mushroom soup disguised as a cappuccino.

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I've flown in business class on dozens of airlines. The seat I used to avoid is now my favorite as a parent.

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Aria business class seat on Cathay Pacific.
I used to go for pod-style suites when flying business class, but as a parent, I now prefer older configurations.

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If I'm being honest, I didn't really enjoy family vacations until my kids turned 10

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The author's kids standing on a dock overlooking water.
The author said family trips improved once she could give her kids some independence.

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My husband and I have lived in a van and traveled around the world for 7 years. We work on the road and have no plans to retire.

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The author and her husband live in a camper van.

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Airlines warn DHS customs threat would cripple international flights

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Markwayne Mullin, the new DHS secretary, has said he is considering cuts to customs agents at international airports in US cities that do not cooperate with his department's deportation efforts.
Markwayne Mullin, the new DHS secretary, has said he is considering cuts to customs agents at international airports in US cities that do not cooperate with his department's deportation efforts.

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Southwest walks back a plus-size passenger policy that landed it in the hot seat

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Southwest counter
Southwest Airlines quietly walked back its January policy shift.

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I gave up my dream career in NYC to move abroad without a stable job. I miss my old life but don't regret leaving.

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Justine Golata with glass of wine in restaurant
I relocated to Florence after living in New York City for eight years.

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I've spent 128 hours on overnight Amtrak trips. I wish I had known 10 things before stepping aboard.

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A composite image of a train stopped at a snowy outdoor platform, and the author sitting with her knees up in an Amtrak roomette
A Business Insider reporter spent 128 hours in Amtrak sleeper cars and learned things about overnight train travel she regrets not knowing beforehand.

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