I thought traveling alone would be awkward or boring — but my first solo trip proved me wrong with its surprising perks

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Amanda posing on a street in Boston.
I was skeptical I'd enjoy solo travel, but I quickly found there were some perks to traveling alone.

Amanda Shammas

These are the 40 airports where flights are being canceled due to the government shutdown

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Los Angeles International Airport is one of the many US airports facing delays as the Federal Aviation Administration reduces flights due to the shutdown, starting on Friday.
Los Angeles International Airport is one of the many US airports facing delays as the Federal Aviation Administration reduces flights due to the shutdown, starting on Friday.

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Satellite images show the huge impact of the deadly UPS plane crash

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A satellite view of an industrial area near Louisville Airport with debris after the UPS plane crash
The UPS plane crash left a trail of destruction in an industrial area a few miles south of the airport, killing at least 12 people.

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I left a corporate job in Canada to spend more time with my family. It took moving to 2 countries to get it right.

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A man posing in front of gacha machines in Japan
Brendan Pon and his family moved from Canada to Thailand and then to Japan in search of a slower life.

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Feldkirch, Austria, is an enchanting medieval town packed with charm and history. Most tourists miss it entirely.

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Feldkirch (Austria)
Feldkirch is situated in a valley surrounded by lush rolling hills and mountains.

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My boyfriend and I decided not to buy a house and instead rent small studios. Minimalist living works for us.

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Catherine Work and her boyfriend at dinner table
The author and her boyfriend prefer a minimalist lifestyle.

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A fire has been burning under this Pennsylvania ghost town for more than 60 years — take a look

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centralia pa
Today, little remains of the once-thriving mining town of Centralia, Pennsylvania.

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A company linked to a Trump-friendly Dubai billionaire bought a superyacht that was costing taxpayers $1 million a month

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Sajwani and Trump
Hussain Sajwani has been associated with Donald Trump for more than a decade and visited the Oval Office in April.

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I visited the South of France with my parents, who are in their 70s. We made some good decisions and a few mistakes.

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Author Kristina Kasparian smiling in Nice South of France
When traveling with my parents, I learned that balancing our expectations was key to a smooth holiday together.

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I'm an American who visited Iceland's only Costco location. I was shocked by how similar it was to US stores.

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Insider correspondent Talia Lakritz outside Costco in Iceland.
I visited Costco in Garðabær, Iceland, about 6 miles south of Reykjavík.

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