I've traveled to over 60 countries. Here's how I chose where I wanted to live permanently.

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Rio de Janeiro skyline
Joel Balsam traveled to 17 countries last year alone but fell in love with Brazil's culture.

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My solo trip to Greece helped me reset, but there are 5 things that would've made it even better

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Overhead shot of Zakynthos, an island in Greece.
Katka Lapelosova took a solo trip to Zakynthos, a Greek island.

Katka Lapelosova

I stayed in a 110-year-old ship that's been converted into a beachfront hotel. It was a great retreat from living in a concrete jungle.

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Doulos Phos The Ship Hotel in Bintan Indonesia.
Doulos Phos The Ship Hotel in Bintan Indonesia.

Aditi Bharade

I took a 16-hour Amtrak ride in a roomette. Here are 4 things I wish I packed and 7 I'm glad I brought.

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I'm happy with the items I packed for my 16-hour Amtrak trip but I wish I had brought a few more things.

Molly Allen

I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains with a carry-on bag and a backpack. Here are 7 things I regret not packing and 9 items I'm glad I brought.

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the author hold Poo pouri on the left, her open duffel is on the right
The author traveled 60 hours on Amtrak trains. Here's what she did and didn't pack.

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I worked on cruises for 3 years and now frequently sail as a passenger. Here are the 10 things I do on every trip.

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Author Tammy Barr in a hot tub on a cruise ship
I worked on cruises for years and now I just enjoy going on them as a passenger.

Tammy Barr

I've gone on over 30 safaris in South Africa. Here are 6 things I wish I knew before my first one.

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Sophie sitting on a rock overlooking rocky mountains covered in greens and a river with rocks in it.
I've been on over 30 safaris, and there are a few things I wish I had known before my first one.

Sophie Baker

I bid $100 to upgrade my cabin on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship. It was worth it to have a window.

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royal promenade-view cabin on Utopia of the Seas
My Royal Promenade-view cabin was 180 square feet.

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I spent $120 on a ferry to and from an artsy Cape Cod town with beautiful views. The scenic 90-minute ride wasn't even the best part.

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Selfie of the writer Natalie Gale on a ferry with skyscrapers and water in the background
I paid $120 to take a ferry from Boston to Provincetown, Massachusetts, and back.

Natalie Gale

A McDonald's superfan who's dined at over 100 of its restaurants around the world says these 5 are the most unique

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A UFO-shaped McDonald's in Roswell, US.
Gary He has been to McDonald's in over 55 countries across 6 continents, and one of his favorite locations is in New Mexico.

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