I've traveled to over 40 countries and have the best experiences when I don't make a detailed itinerary

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Melissa staring out at a mountain in Nepal as the sun shines over it.
Not relying on an itinerary allows me to have much more freedom during my travels.

Melissa Noble

These are the 10 dirtiest cruise ships, according to the CDC — including an ultra-luxury vessel

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Hanseatic Inspiration at sea
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. So far, in 2024, two ships have failed to receive a passing score.

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Behind the scenes of Kemo Sabe, where celebrities pay up to $900 for custom cowboy hats

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A woman wearing a cowboy hat holds up another cowboy hat in a western store with hats hanging on the wall behind
Kemo Sabe is a luxury Western apparel store known for its pricey, custom ranch hats.

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I moved from the US to South Africa 3 years ago. It's easier to achieve the American dream here.

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Christian Salafia and his wife Kim at Cape Agulhas, South Africa, in November 2020.
Christian Salafia and his wife Kim at Cape Agulhas, South Africa, in November 2020.

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I took my 2 kids to a family all-inclusive resort. They had a blast, and I did not have to do anything.

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Toddler girl stands with family at the beach
The author, not pictured, says that having someone take care of her needs was what she needed.

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How descendants of Taj Mahal artisans are keeping marble inlay work alive

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Parchin kari, or pietra dura in Italian, is the art of marble inlay, which involves carving out marble slabs and inserting precious and semiprecious stones to create elaborate floral and geometric patterns.

I spent $2 million restoring a cruise ship I bought on Craigslist. The project took over my life, but I don't regret it.

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Willson at the stern of the Aurora cruise liner.
Christopher Willson bought the Aurora cruise ship on Craigslist in 2010, tried restoring it, and then sold it in 2023.

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Japan is giving free flights to international tourists, but it may backfire

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A woman takes a photo of Mount Fuji.
Japan Airlines has a new tourism initiative to encourage travel to lesser-known destinations.

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The best times to book travel for the holidays, according to Google Flights

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4 people wearing Santa hats at the airport are looking at the arrivals screen.
Google Flights says the best time to book Christmas flights is 54 days before travel.

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Disney World employees felt pressured to stay and work despite forecasts of looming tornadoes and flash floods in the hours leading up to Hurricane Milton

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Mom and child with ponchos outside a Disney store in Orlando during an early rainstorm Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton neared, Disney had to balance safety for guests and staff — and the company's bottom line.

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