I took my first solo trip to Iceland. It didn't transform me, but it did wonders for my anxiety levels and confidence.

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I built my confidence and worked on my anxiety while traveling alone on my first solo trip.

Lily Voss

An American family spent $1,330 on a full day of luxury medical care in Turkey. Now they want to leave the US for good.

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Cara West and her family saved money through medical tourism.

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After a breakup, I put my belongings in storage and traveled full-time for 3 years. It was the best chapter of my life.

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Samantha Caffrey

We paid $9,000 for the cheapest room on an ultra-luxury Caribbean cruise. See inside our ship and 302-square-foot suite.

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When planning a multigenerational trip to the Caribbean during the busy holiday season, our family settled on an ultra-luxury cruise.

David Morris

I worked on cruises for years and still sail as a passenger often. There are 6 things I never do on board.

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I worked on cruises and still frequently enjoy sailing on them as a passenger.

Tammy Barr

I'm an American who's lived in Paris for nearly a decade. These 8 things have surprised me about living in the French capital.

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The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

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I've spent over 2 decades riding trains all over the US. I wish passengers would stop doing these 7 things.

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Over the years, I've seen passengers making some basic mistakes and social faux pas on train rides.

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I went on my first solo trip to celebrate turning 29. Being alone on my birthday felt scary, but it was so worth it.

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Sukhman Rekhi

I'm a Pittsburgh local. Here 4 great areas of the city that tourists usually ignore — and the best things to do in each.

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Kling Car in Homestead

Jess Simms

I spent $180 on a red-eye flight to Europe. I'd book the same budget airline again, but there's one thing I'd change.

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Insider's reporter flew on a Norse Airlines red eye flight from NYC to Berlin and arrived in Germany feeling exhausted.
Insider's reporter flew on a Norse Airlines red eye flight from NYC to Berlin and arrived in Germany feeling exhausted.

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