I used to spread out my PTO days to squeeze in weekend trips. Now I take a "Fellesferien" period every summer like they do in Norway, and I'm more well-rested.

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Jessica Furseth embraces the concept of Fellesferien
" A little bit of Norwegian vacation spirit is something I'd recommend to anyone," writes Jessica Furseth, shown in Valencia, Spain in 2024.

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Protesters are targeting the Hamptons as part of a Labor Day weekend action against billionaires

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A beachfront residence is seen in East Hampton

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I spent 2 months in Miami to see if I might want to live there. My trip was so good that I'm dreaming of a move.

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Author Leila Najafi smiling on beach in Miami
After spending two months in Miami, I think I'd really enjoy living there and would like to do so for at least half the year.

Leila Najafi

I took my kid to an all-inclusive Nickelodeon resort. Our stay was filled with pleasant surprises, but I'd only return on one condition.

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Pool surrounded by palm trees and shrubbery near water
My daughter and I had a nice stay at the Nickelodeon Punta Cana, but I wish I could've taken advantage of the daycare more.

Tiffany Leigh

I struggled with loneliness when I became an empty nester. I found new hobbies, got a dog, and started traveling.

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Justine Martin struggled with loneliness when she became an empty nester.

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I delayed having kids to explore the world. I shouldn't have done that.

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Jamie Davis Smith

I quit my corporate job at 29 and became a yacht chef. Now I cook for high-profile executives and retired athletes.

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Emily Ruybal is a private chef and content creator working on chartered yachts.

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I lived in Austin for 6 years and loved it, but moving to New York City made me realize I'll never move back to Texas

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The reporter moved from Austin to New York City in 2019.

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Photos show what first-class train travel looks like around the world

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The presidential suite onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express.

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I quit my job as a lawyer and moved to Spain for a slower life. Now I run a business helping other Black women move abroad.

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Christine Job moved from Atlanta to Spain in 2017 and has no plans to return to the US.

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