I skip family gatherings to solo travel. The perks are so good that I won't be home for the holidays anytime soon.

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I've been traveling solo for the holidays since 2017.

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I left teaching to go back to school and learn to launch satellites. It was the right move even though it didn't make me significantly happier.

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My family fully supported my decision to leave teaching but didn't like how sad I was to no longer work with children.

Katie K

I visited Scottsdale for the first time in the spring. I made 3 mistakes that I'm still thinking about months later.

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Business Insider's reporter visited Scottsdale, Arizona, in the spring and made a few mistakes.

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We gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. We earn less, but the tradeoffs are worth it.

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The Chia family relocated to New Zealand so they could spend more time with their daughter.

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I sailed on Royal Caribbean's latest giant cruise ship — see what the $200-a-night vacation is like

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Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

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7 small US towns that will make you feel like you're in Europe for the holidays — without the pricey airfare

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Helen, Georgia.

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I've skied at over 20 resorts in the US. Many won me over, but there's one popular spot I wouldn't go back to.

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A lot of people love Brighton Resort, but with so many other options out there, I don't think I'd go back a third time.

Abby Price

I went on a $4,000 Disneyland trip and took a $4,400 Disney cruise. The pricier experience was a way better value.

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I only recently started getting into Disney vacations.

Trisha Daab

The 10 best cities in Asia for expats

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Singapore was ranked 30 in Mercer's Quality of Living City Ranking 2024.

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I'm 25 and felt suffocated by city life — so I spent 2 months in a youth retirement village in China

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Ren Binglin says spending two months at a youth retirement village in China changed him.

Ren Binglin

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