'Venice has been lost, but we can still save Florence:' Italy's fight against Airbnb

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Around 30% of homes in Florence, Italy's historic city center are on Airbnb/

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Boomers are dominating the economy and benefiting from historic rate hikes. BofA explains which stock trades to make as millennials struggle.

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Residents of the John Knox Village Continuing Care Retirement Community participate in a water aerobics class on October 15, 2021 in Pompano Beach, Florida.

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I'm taking an 8-month break from my job to focus on my mental health and goals. Here's how I planned and saved for it.

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Taryn Williams.

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I moved to Mexico by myself without knowing the language. Here are 5 things I'd tell someone making an international move.

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Brittany Vargas exploring Monte Alban after making her move to Oaxaca City, Mexico
Brittany Vargas exploring Monte Alban after making her move to Oaxaca City, Mexico.

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My daughter decided to go to college in China. I couldn't be happier about her decision, even though we have no ties in the country.

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The author's daughter in China.

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I make up to $20,000 a month as a full-time traveler. I started posting my adventures on Instagram and have funded my way to 159 countries.

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Tom Grond in Nepal in 2018.

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I'm a digital nomad who built my business to $1.5 million in revenue last year working from countries like Colombia and Argentina. Here's what to know about running a company while traveling abroad.

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Building a digital business has given Cody May the chance to travel the world while working.

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I work on a cruise ship after leaving my 9-to-5. Now I get to travel and do things like manage the slides, surf machine, and bartending.

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Kailey on the cruise.
Kailey Milhorn says her job is comparable to summer camp — not babysitting.

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A group of friends say they found hidden cameras in the bathrooms of their Airbnb rental while on holiday

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Melissa Woolfson, who was part of the group staying at the Airbnb, said in an interview with CTV News that the experience was "super violating."

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I work remotely from vacation rentals. It's cheaper than rent or a mortgage — here's how I find good deals and choose where to go next.

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Michelle Joy in Vienna.

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