I spent a night in Vancouver's 'castle in the city.' My $320 room was average, but the hotel was worth it.

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The castle-like Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is sandwiched between a museum and a modern skyscraper
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is a historic establishment that looks like a castle.

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I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

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Emily, wearing a green top, a flannel around her waist, black leggings, high socks, and hiking boots, sits on a mountain looking out at the trees.
In my opinion, New River Gorge is one of the best US national parks to visit.

Emily Hart

My family has traveled all over the world. My kids' top 4 trips surprised me.

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The author with two of her children on a trip to Jordan.
My kids have traveled all over the world with me. I was surprised to hear that our recent trip to Jordan was one of their favorites.

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I burned out in corporate America and quit my job. Life abroad showed me what freedom really looks like.

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A woman taking a selfie in the mountains.
Susan Lindgren left her corporate job in the US a decade ago.

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I married my partner in Colorado. The only witnesses were the wind and our photographer.

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The author and her partner decided to elope in Colorado.

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I'm a Florida local. There are 4 beachy areas here you should definitely visit — and 3 you can probably skip.

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Author Terri Peters taking selfie at Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach

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My daughter is studying abroad in Italy this semester. I didn't expect to be this panicked about the distance.

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Cheryl Maguire's daughter at the airport heading to Rome
The author's daughter is studying abroad in Rome.

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I moved to Colombia and had my 3 kids there. The births were so cheap that I still can't believe the total cost.

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Carey Bentley and her family in colombia
The author (right) gave birth to her kids in Colombia.

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I moved from the US to Wales 14 years ago. Raising kids away from my family is harder than I thought.

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The author has lived in Wales for the last 14 years.

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As a local, I've visited many of Scotland's castles. There's one tourists can probably skip — and 4 they shouldn't miss.

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The writer standing in front of Urquhart Castle in Scotland.
I think Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland's must-visit attractions.

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