She fell in love with traditional Japanese homes during a high school trip. At 24, she bought one in the countryside.

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Coline Aguirre, originally from France, bought a traditional house in Japan when she was 24 years old.

Coline Aguirre.

Earendel, farthest and earliest star ever seen, might not be what it seems

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Webb telescope observing Earendel

A quirk of nature that helps magnify extremely distant cosmic objects allowed a space telescope to see a star that existed when the universe was only 900 million years old. 

35 of the most beautiful beaches across the US

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Driftwood Beach in Georgia.
The US is home to several beaches, pictured here is Driftwood Beach in Georgia.

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I went to Italy for the first time and left with 5 big regrets

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The reporter spent six days in Italy. She visited Venice, Rome, and Milan.

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My son brought home his college girlfriend for a week. We had to set ground rules, but yes, they slept in the same room.

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The author's son (not pictured) had his new girlfriend stay over.

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I took a 12-day solo trip to Nepal without my family. It's one of the best I've ever taken.

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Judy Koutsky hiking up Champa Devi.

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Loop earplugs are actually worth it — heres how to choose the right pair

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The world is a noisy place, and sometimes, it's nice to have the option for a bit of volume control.

I landed my dream job without even applying for it. Here's how I did it and my advice for other job seekers.

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Listen to stories of small-town secrets and global wonders on your road trips

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I'm a California landlord who bought my first rental property in Greece. It went so well, I'm already looking for more.

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Alex Pettas bought an apartment in Athens, Greece, to use as an Airbnb.

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