Someone asked to switch our business seats on a plane. I said yes, and got to take photos with one of my favorite celebrities.

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Denny Balmaceda was asked to switch seats by a woman on a flight, only to realize it was Keegan-Michael Key's wife.

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As campus tours filled our weekends, we began turning prospective college visits with our teens into family vacations

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We spent so much time touring schools with our kids that we started turning prospective college visits into mini family vacations.

Amy Barnes

I took a last-minute trip to Morocco. Here are 4 items I'm glad I packed, and 3 I wish I had brought.

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Amanda, wearing linen clothing and a scarf on her head, stands in the desert in Morocco at sunset.
I'm glad I packed a scarf for my trip to Morocco, as it kept me protected from the sun and wind.

Amanda Shammas

I flew overseas with my 9-month-old for the first time. Knowing airline rules was key.

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My son on my lap on the Delta plane.
I flew long-haul with my son for the first time. It took a lot of meticulous planning.

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Air safety advocates say a GOP proposal won't mandate the collision warning system airline jets need

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The NTSB says an anti-collision system called ADS-B In could have prevented the DC air crash.

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I've lived in Scotland my whole life. These are my 4 favorite day trips from Edinburgh.

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St Andrews is one of my favorite day trips from Edinburgh.

Lorna Wallace

I spent 2 weeks backpacking in Europe. Next time, I'll bring a carry-on suitcase.

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The author gets ready to board a Trenitalia train in Rome.
The author gets ready to board a Trenitalia train in Rome.

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I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the 5 I'd definitely visit again.

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The writer wears a long floral dress and holds a cocktail in front of palm trees and a beach.
I've been to more than 30 tropical islands around the world.

Kelly Magyarics

I spent a year backpacking around the world by myself. Struggling with loneliness taught me lessons I didn't expect.

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Woman staring out at Slovenia from above
In my year of solo travel, I found my happiest moments were spent with others.

Michelle Polizzi

I've traveled to 17 countries and have learned that a checked bag is always worth it. Here's why.

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Checking a bag makes my travel experience more enjoyable.

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