I thought my only choice was to grow up, get a job, and start a family. Instead, I moved to Thailand.

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A woman sitting in a Thai cafe with bamboo on the walls. She has a coconut with a straw on the table in front of her.
Martina Smidova quit her job and moved to Koh Samui, Thailand, in search of a slower and more meaningful life.

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I went to Costa Rica for the first time. Here are 5 things I'm glad I packed — and 3 I wish I'd brought.

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An aerial shot of the rainforests and beaches in Costa Rica.
I had the time of my life in Costa Rica, but there were a few things I wish I'd packed.

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I've been to Royal Caribbean's private islands 3 times. It's no surprise the cruise line is taking nearly all its Caribbean sailings there.

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People inside the pool at Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay
Cruisers love Royal Caribbean's private island — known as Perfect Day at CocoCay — so much so that the company is expanding its destination portfolio to send 90% of its Caribbean voyages to.

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I sailed alone on Norwegian's latest giant cruise ship and was surprised how easy it was as a solo traveler

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an empty bed in a single-person studio cabin on Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua has 1,387 cabins, 93 of which are for solo travelers.

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My family of 5 took an RV trip in New Zealand for a week. We saved money on groceries and free campsites and splurged on sightseeing.

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The author and her family spent over a week in New Zealand traveling in an RV.

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Move over, NYC — these cities are emerging as the new business travel hot spots

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Charlotte downtown
Charlotte, North Carolina, is a growing business hub.

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14 of the most significant archaeological sites in the US

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Structures at Mesa Verde National Park.

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I moved from Los Angeles to Paris to live with my boyfriend at 46. The transition was harder than I imagined, but it was worth it.

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The author moved from Los Angeles to Paris.

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I visited Mexico's hidden coastline to uncover why the wealthy are flocking there, and how it earned the name the 'Happy Coast'

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The casitas at Careyes.
Costalegre is Mexico's "Happy Coast."

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I arrived at Mexico's Happy Coast stressed, anxious, and, frankly, unhappy.

I've spent 190 hours on long-haul flights. Here are 11 tips for surviving 6 or more hours stuck in economy.

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Business Insider's reporter shares her top tips for flying long distances in economy.

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