25 photos show what life looked like for Americans 150 years ago

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Men sitting in Central Park in the mid-1870s.
The US in the mid-1870s was experiencing a great transformation as emerging industries ushered in the Gilded Age.

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I worked remotely on a cross-country Amtrak train. The views were unbeatable, but I wish I'd known 3 things.

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Observation car windows.
The observation car was all windows.

Kelsey Vlamis

I spent 85 days on cruises this year. Here are 5 travel mistakes I won't be making in 2026.

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Author Jill Schildhouse smling in front of two cruise ships in CocoCay
After many cruises across Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, I learned the hard way what happens when you overschedule.

Jill Schildhouse

They left their jobs in their 50s to reconnect with their kids. It helped them rethink their long-term career plans.

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A selfie of a man, a woman, and their three sons in Turkey.
Pablo Slough and Karen Gilchrist quit their tech jobs in mid-2024 to take a gap year to spend time with their sons.

Pablo Slough and Karen Gilchrist.

I visit Croatia every year. There are 4 places I think should be on every itinerary.

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A wide shot of Rab Island in Croatia.
One of my favorite places in Croatia is Rab Island.

Emese Maczko

'Every day something's coming down the pipe': How the CEO of Booking Holdings responds to a crisis

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Glenn Fogel standing
Glenn Fogel said he manages stress through meditation and daily workouts.

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The US is now reviewing the social media of certain visa applicants. Here's everything you need to know.

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Visa
The US government has added another hurdle to workers and visitors on certain types of visas.

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I moved to a small beach town in another country. My new home felt like paradise, but I struggled to belong.

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Author Kiersten Brown smiling on beach
For part of my time in Panama, I struggled to make friends and find community.

Kiersten Brown

5 of the most unusual Christmas traditions that non-Americans won't understand

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Santacon London
SantaCon.

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We give our teenagers more experiences than gifts for Christmas. It brings us closer as a family.

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The author with her family on Christmas Eve together.
The author and her husband prefer to give their kids experiences instead of gifts for the holidays.

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