I studied abroad in London to meet new people. I fell in love with my own company instead.

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Chloe Langerman

I booked 2 business-class tickets on Amtrak's speedy Acela train 3 years apart. The second ride was smoother and sleeker.

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Business Insider's reporter rode business class on both the old and new Amtrak Acela trains.

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I slept at the airport before an early flight to avoid waking up at the crack of dawn. The noise and the nerves left me regretting my decision.

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The sleep-deprived author at London Gatwick Airport at 2:30 a.m.

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The 10 most visited national parks are open during the government shutdown. Here's what to expect if you go.

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Yosemite National Park is open during the government shutdown, but with limited services.

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Trump wants to ground Chinese airlines' advantage on US routes by making their flights hours longer

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China Eastern Airlines plane landing in New York-JFK.
China Eastern Airlines would have to add extra flight time and spend more on fuel between New York and Shanghai should the order go into effect.

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Photos show life in the world's northernmost town, where it's dark for 4 months a year and polar bears roam free

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Longyearbyen, Norway, is the northernmost town in the world.

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I founded my company while sailing around the world on a boat. It made $20 million in revenue last year.

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Luke Barwikowski founded his company while sailing through New Zealand.

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I've traveled over 4,500 miles on Amtrak trains. My rides have been better than expected and filled with surprises.

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After traveling over 4,500 miles on Amtrak, I've learned some surprising things about train travel.

Malia Yoshioka

Yes, our beaches are famous, but families visiting Australia should take a dip in one of our ocean pools. These are my favorites.

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The author poses at Wylie's Pool, Coogee, Sydney. She said she prefers swimming in Australia's many ocean pools rather than in the surf.

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I moved to Phuket to restart my career. $1,500 a month covers everything.

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Andre Neveling standing with the sea and palm trees in Phuket, Thailand.
Andre Neveling moved to Phuket to recover from career burnout.

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