We took our kids to fancy resorts in Bali, but we were all happier once we moved to a cheaper accommodation with less frills

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Green rice fields in Ubud surrounded by palm trees
One of our favorite accommodations was located in Ubud.

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I moved from Toronto to NYC and have no plans to return to Canada. I prefer life in the US.

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Jeremy Berke moved from Canada to the US and prefers life in the States.

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I was an expat working in Dubai for 4 years. The culture of splurging on luxuries made saving harder than I expected.

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Victoria Blinova on a yacht.
Victoria Blinova left Dubai in 2021 after four years of working in the emirate.

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I took my 3 kids to India to relive my study-abroad days. Traveling in my 40s is a whole new kind of magic.

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Family posing in front of the Taj Mahal in India.
Wendy Altschuler visited the Taj Mahal when she traveled back to India with her husband and three kids.

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I rented a castle in Europe with my family. Our trip cost $151 a person per night, which felt affordable for what we got.

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My family stayed in a castle during our epic multigenerational trip.

Kathleen Willcox

Vintage photos show what it was like to visit Egypt 100 years ago

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Tourists ride camels in the 1920s.

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I love airport lounges and flight upgrades, but I worry I'll regret spoiling my tween with them

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Author's son sitting in premium seat with rolled up blanket on United flight
My son has enjoyed flying in premium class but I also want him to appreciate economy.

Amanda Adler

How much Spirit and Frontier workers make cracking down on carry-on bags and selling seat upgrades

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Frontier and Spirit post signage at the airport that their carry-on and checked luggage must meet certain size or weight specifications.
Frontier and Spirit give bonuses to employees who charge passengers for bags and seats at the airport.

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I've been to all 50 states and every major national park. Here are 6 places in the US I think everyone should experience at least once.

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An aerial view of Grand Canyon National Park.
There are a few places in the US you have to see to believe.

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My sister and I have wildly different vacation styles. Dragging her family on my kind of trip was eye-opening.

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Author Alesandra Dubin smiling with her sister on couch with view of ocean and resort in background
My sister and I often prefer different kinds of travel.

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