I delayed having kids to explore the world. I shouldn't have done that.

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Jamie Davis Smith

I quit my corporate job at 29 and became a yacht chef. Now I cook for high-profile executives and retired athletes.

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Emily Ruybal is a private chef and content creator working on chartered yachts.

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I lived in Austin for 6 years and loved it, but moving to New York City made me realize I'll never move back to Texas

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The reporter moved from Austin to New York City in 2019.

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I quit my job as a lawyer and moved to Spain for a slower life. Now I run a business helping other Black women move abroad.

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Christine Job moved from Atlanta to Spain in 2017 and has no plans to return to the US.

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After flying business class with 6 different airlines, I have 2 clear favorites — and some honorable mentions

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I've spent several long-haul flights in business class and especially enjoy Delta One.

Alesandra Dubin

I married a man I'd known for 6 months to be with him in the US. It didn't work out.

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Lee-Anne Spurdens in her hometown of Cape Town, South Africa.

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The top 10 fastest trains in the world, ranked

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The new Amtrak Acela fleet will run at a top speed of 160 mph.

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I've stayed at 48 Four Seasons hotels around the world. There are 4 locations that I dream about revisiting.

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I'm still thinking about my stay at the Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo.

Danielle Pointdujour

25 vintage photos show what life was like in New York City 100 years ago

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An ariel view of downtown Manhattan from the 1920s features an elevated train track, a much wider Battery Park, and the South Ferry Terminal.

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I spent 6 days in Italy after dreaming of visiting my whole life. 6 surprises made it worth the wait.

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Business Insider's reporter visited Venice, Rome, and Milan during her first trip to Italy.

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