I visited a national park during the government shutdown. I found closed visitor centers and tourists looking for maps.

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks were open but with limited services during the government shutdown.

Kelsey Vlamis

My career took us across 5 continents. When it came time to retire, my wife and I knew we didn't want to go home.

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A retired couple posing for a selfie on their balcony in Penang, Malaysia.
A retired couple posing for a selfie on their balcony in Penang, Malaysia.

Adrian Spencer

I moved from London to Singapore for a fresh start. 18 months later I still hadn't found what I was looking for and moved back.

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Expoat life in Singapore didn't suit the author, who returned home to London after just 18 months.

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27 cities and towns across the US that offer cash and other perks to people who move there

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Laura Landers (left), Corinne Gaston (middle), and Michael Boyink (right)
Laura Landers (left), Corinne Gaston (middle), and Michael Boyink (right) all moved to Tulsa through Tulsa Remote

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I visited a beautiful region in Canada with incredible waterfront sunsets and fresh seafood. It's a true local gem.

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Mira Miller

The safest cities in the US, ranked

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Burlington, Vermont.
Burlington, Vermont.

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After 2 big breakups, I sold my stuff and moved to Rome. It didn't fix my problems, but I found a new version of myself.

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I booked a one-way ticket to Rome in my 30s after hitting rock bottom. Moving didn't rescue me or solve my issues, but it changed me.

Jen Belcher

I fell in love with this coastal Spanish city on a whim. Three trips later, my family's agreed to visit every year.

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The writer, her husband, and her baby on the beach in San Sebastian, Spain.
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Allison Lau

The creepiest urban legend from every state

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There are urban legends across the country.

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I booked a private cabin on a 13-hour overnight ferry through Greece. The extra space made me feel like I was on a cruise.

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I booked a ride on a ferry with private rooms in Greece.

Maria Malyk

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