I'm the president of Signal. I love dance music in the mornings, night yoga, and acting like a tourist — here's a day in my life.

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Meredith Whittaker.

Florian Hetz

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Meredith Whittaker, the president of Signal, based in New York and Paris. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I've lasted 15 years as a digital nomad. A different approach to travel made it possible.

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Cait Charles swinging above water with a mountian in the background.
Cait Charles learned that slowing down helped her become a happier digital nomad.

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I was overwhelmed planning a trip to Japan with my kids. A group tour was the solution.

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The author was overwhelmed when planning a trip to Japan with her kids.

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My parents lived with my family of 7 after selling their house. There were challenges, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

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The author's parents moved in with her and her family.

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I used ChatGPT to plan a vacation, while my partner used Claude. We pitted the itineraries against each other to surprising results.

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The author used AI bots to plan his trip to Tunisia.

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I decided to retire early in Guatemala. I'm only getting half my pension, but the lower cost of healthcare makes it worth it.

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Ron Podmore retired early and decided to do so in Guatemala.

Ron Podmore.

I saw why private jets are the billionaire's ultimate status symbol — and it's not what you think

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Maddie Berg on PJ
The three-course meal was great, but the real perk of flying private is the time savings.

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I drove for Uber for a decade after leaving my corporate job. Now, I'm looking for alternatives as my pay falls.

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Anja Holthoff, an Uber driver in Atlanta, looks at the camera while wearing a black paperboy cap, black-rimmed glasses, and a black blouse with suspenders.
Anja Holthoff said she has been driving for Uber since 2016.

Anja Holthoff

Kids can get bored visiting temples, museums, and other historical sights during international travel. I have a no-fail fix.

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The author said her kids can grow tired of visiting museums and other historical stops during international travel. To keep them happy, she tries add a visit to an amusement park to their itinerary.

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We had a staycation with our adult children and their families. It was so much fun, we want to do it annually.

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The author's family camped in their backyard

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