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A couple in their 20s converted 11 camper vans before building their dream one. Take a look inside the $127,000 Ram ProMaster.

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Side-by-side images of Scarlett and Seth Eskelund and their $127,000 van.
Side-by-side images of Scarlett and Seth Eskelund and their $127,000 van.

Scarlett and Seth Eskelund

I'm Australian and married to an American. When our kids visited the US they were surprised people couldn't understand their English.

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Twins posing with ice cream stand
The author's twins got tired of eating fast food while visiting the US, and asked for veggies instead.

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I never stay in Las Vegas for more than 2 nights. This is my foolproof itinerary for maximizing a weekend in Sin City.

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Author Jill Schildhouse's cousin and Jill Schildhouse smiling in Vegas
I can cover a little bit of everything Las Vegas has to offer without going overboard in two nights.

Jill Schildhouse

I took a luxurious sightseeing train in Japan for just $12. The stunning views weren't even the best part.

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On the left, a purple train covered in floral decals at a train station in Japan. On the right, large green curved seats facing the windows on a train. The carpet is patterned and a maroon color.
For $12, I took a trip on a luxury Japanese train from Nara to Kyoto.

Anna Staropoli

My first visit to Japan left me in culture shock, but I wish the US would adopt some of its norms

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line to get on a subway in Tokyo
I saw many people waiting in line to board the subway in Japan.

Anna Haines

My wife and I are boomers with no kids. We moved to Paris for retirement and enjoy the food and cheap travel.

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A man and woman kissing in front of a mural
Rick Jones and his wife, Ellen Bryson, retired to Paris

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A FIRE couple who retired early visited every national park. They shared 6 of their favorites — and 5 to skip.

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Steven and Lauren Keys, a FIRE couple that retired early and visited every national park and US state
Steven and Lauren Keys visited every national park and US state.

Steven H. Keys

My wife and I sold our home in Texas and started traveling the world with our 4-year-old to find a new place to live. We've been to 29 countries so far.

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A side-by-side of a father, mother, and daughter in front of the Great Wall of China and inside a castle.
Jimmy, Brooke, and Isla Sweeney are traveling the world together to find their dream home.

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I've been to all of the Canadian provinces. Forget Ontario — these are the 3 you really must visit.

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Boats docked at Prince Edward Island in Canada
Prince Edward Island is famous for its red-sand beaches.

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