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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Emily walks along a trail on a sunny day in Grand Canyon National Park.
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

I've lived in a camper van with my dog for 3 years. Traveling full-time with a pet has been surprisingly wonderful.

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Haley Young

I traveled with my 8-year-old daughter for 7 long weeks. This is what I would do differently.

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Tegan Forder and her daughter on a beach in Italy
The author took her daughter on a European trip.

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I stopped making New Year's resolutions. I take a trip first — then reset my life in February.

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Sinead Mulhern hiking el altar.
Instead of setting New Year's resolutions in January, Sinead Mulhern starts each year with a trip.

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My first trip to Puerto Rico with my kids was great — but it could've been even better if we'd avoided these 4 mistakes

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My family had a great trip to Puerto Rico despite making a few simple planning and budgeting mistakes.

Jamie Davis Smith

I flew 8 hours in United Polaris business class. The lie-flat seat was comfier than my own bed.

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Amanda wears under-eye patches and reads on a Kindle while holding a coffee cup.
I flew in United Polaris business class using points.

Amanda Shammas

After years of traveling full-time, the lifestyle caught up to me. I quit to find a home base, and couldn't be happier.

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The author walking across a bridge in Bhutan; his back is to the camera.
After years of travel, I finally decided I was ready to find a home base and slow down.

Adam Turner

I compared coach and business class seats on a 4-hour Amtrak ride. One perk made the $120 upgrade worth it.

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Is upgrading from coach to business class on Amtrak worth it? I traveled in both to find out.

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