I moved back to Australia after decades in the US. The culture shock stunned me

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The author moved back to Australia after living in the US for most of her life.

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I took my 63-year-old retired mother on a bucket-list trip. I learned you're never too old for big adventures.

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I was a little nervous about taking my mom, who is in her 60s, on an adventure-packed trip with lots of physical activity, but I'm so glad I did it.

Emily Pennington

When my husband and I became empty nesters, we sold our house and moved into an RV. We now live on the open road full time.

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The couple decided to sell their home and live in an RV.

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I flew 9 hours in Europe's top-rated airline economy class. The food was the biggest surprise.

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The Turkish Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the gate.

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I left the US and work remotely from a boat in Southeast Asia. My hours are 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., but I still have time for adventures.

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Jeremy Brand Yuan bought his boat for $22,500 euros in December 2023.

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We rode in dozens of driverless robotaxis in China. Here's what we saw — and our advice for other curious travelers.

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Bryant Walker Smith, the main author, in a Baidu Apollo robotaxi in Wuhan.

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My family's favorite vacation spot is a gorgeous strip of beach towns on Mexico's coast. It has something for everyone.

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San Agustinillo is one of many beautiful spots on the Oaxacan Coast that we've loved exploring.

Lauren Quinn

I always find the best local recommendations when I travel solo. My strategy involves dating apps and clever prompts.

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I get some of the best travel recommendations from dating apps.

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7 of the most beautiful US national parks, according to someone who's been to all of them

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In my opinion, the Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful US national parks.

Emily Hart

I took a last-minute trip to France. Here are 3 things I'm glad I did — and 3 I'd do differently next time.

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I enjoyed visiting France with my cousin last year, but there are a few things I'd do differently next time.

Vaishali Gauba

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