My mom and I have gone on a trip together every year for the past decade. We've mastered the art of planning them.

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Author Alexa Mellardo and her mom smiling with wine glasses
I always look forward to traveling with my mom.

Alexa Mellardo

What started as a hobby is now a full-fledged business — and Michelin-starred restaurants are among my clients

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A woman working at the pottery wheel.
Belle Yeoh started Buttersage Pottery in her hometown of Penang, Malaysia, in 2022.

Rae Hong.

I don't tell my kids I'll miss them when I travel without them. It's the truth.

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The author feels no guilt traveling without her kids.

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I've stayed in all kinds of places across 100 countries, but there's still one type of accommodation I never book

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I believe the best travel stories happen when you venture beyond an accommodation, and all-inclusive resorts can make it hard for people to want to do so.

Ash Jurberg

I flew sitting in a windowless window seat, and was surprised to find it might be the best spot on the plane for a power nap

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The author sleeping, and the Ryanair Boeing 737 he flew on.

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Now that my kids are adults, I don't plan our family trips anymore. I'm struggling with just being a guest with no say.

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Our family lived in Japan for 3 years. We're back in the US now and I really miss these 3 things.

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The author only lived in Japan for 3 years with her family, but says that 15 years later there are still things that she misses.

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For the first time in my adult life, I visited Las Vegas without gambling. These 6 activities made it the best trip yet.

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The writer at a pierogi-making class in Las Vegas.
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Rachel Simon

I spent $35 on a business-class train ticket in Malaysia. My trip was a wildly good value, from the private lounge to the tasty food.

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I had a great experience trying out business-class seats on my train ride in Malaysia.

Alice Levitt

I often feel lost because I'm not married and have no kids. My 93-year-old great aunt gave me a freeing piece of advice.

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Anna Zucker traveling alone looking at a waterfront
The author travels alone full-time and often feels lonely.

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