My husband takes our sons on a trip without me every summer. They swim, fish, and stay up late, and I enjoy taking time for myself.

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The author (not pictured) spends time by herself at home every year while her family goes on vacation without her.

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The top 10 fastest trains in the world, ranked

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Amtrak's Acela service, which runs between Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston, is its most profitable route.

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After living in a dozen cities across the globe, I finally settled down in the coastal city where I grew up

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I moved back to my hometown after living in dozens of cities around the world.

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I lived 2,000 miles away from my dying mother. I traveled to her as often as I could, but caregiving took its toll on my family.

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The author (not pictured) lived far from his mother while she was dying.

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I spent 2 nights in a tiny home hotel in Germany. 7 things surprised me about the 2-story, 100-square-foot house.

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The author enjoys her stay in the European tiny home.

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My partner and I each moved home to save money. We miss living together, but can finally afford our dream trips.

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My long-term boyfriend and I both chose to live with family so we can save money and travel.

Lily Voss

My daughter and I rented a 'nap room' in the world's busiest airport. Our experience was close to perfect.

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My daughter and I spent an hour inside a nap room at one of the busiest airports in the world, and it surpassed my expectations.

Jenny Powers

I spent $494 to charter a seaplane to a remote oasis in the Florida Keys. I felt like I had the island to myself.

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Amanda Jones

I've been to Paris a dozen times. Skip tourist hot spots like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre and do these 7 things instead.

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I've visited Paris a dozen times and know the best places to go that tourists might miss.

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I toured the USS Silversides, a World War II submarine that sank 23 enemy vessels and earned 12 battle stars. Take a look inside.

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The USS Silversides.
The USS Silversides submarine.

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