I'm a former park ranger. I always saw visitors make these 5 mistakes at state and national parks.

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As a former park ranger, I know there are lots of mistakes visitors should avoid making at state and national parks.

Danielle Jackson

When we go on family vacations, one of us arrives 3 days early without our kid. It's the secret to our happy marriage.

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The writer and his wife on the water in Kauai.
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Walker Loetscher

I've been to bachelorette parties in spots from Hawaii to Las Vegas, but a Canadian city has been the best destination so far

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I couldn't get over all the fun activities we found in Toronto for my friend's bachelorette party.

Latifah Al-Hazza

I thought I'd save money living as a digital nomad, but managing finances on the move was unexpectedly stressful — and I was lonely.

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Matt Lillywhite in front of the Sydney Opera House
Lillywhite now lives with his family in Dorset, England.

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I moved from the suburbs to New York City. The culture shock was intense, but my daughter and social life thrived.

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Esther Fink moved from the New York suburbs to the city.

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I'd become the kind of adult my younger self would have pitied. A weeklong Arctic retreat helped me find my way back.

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Stephanie Pensa is taking a selfie in Norway.
Stephanie Pensa was feeling lost and went on a hiking retreat in the Arctic to help her reconnect with purpose.

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The data is in: Many Canadians are still avoiding travel to the US

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Canadians holding flags
Trump's policies set off a wave of national pride in Canada.

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My husband takes our sons on a trip without me every summer. They swim, fish, and stay up late, and I enjoy taking time for myself.

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A woman reading a book in a backyard with a glass of wine and snacks.
The author (not pictured) spends time by herself at home every year while her family goes on vacation without her.

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I spent 2 nights in a tiny home hotel in Germany. 7 things surprised me about the 2-story, 100-square-foot house.

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The author enjoys her stay in the European tiny home.

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My partner and I each moved home to save money. We miss living together, but can finally afford our dream trips.

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The author posing with her boyfriend.
My long-term boyfriend and I both chose to live with family so we can save money and travel.

Lily Voss

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