I'm a Japanese founder who moved to Bengaluru to grow my startup. I love India's energy and how hard people work.

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Kobayashi moved to India to expand his microfinancing startup.

Reiji Kobayashi

What started as a hobby is now a full-fledged business — and Michelin-starred restaurants are among my clients

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A woman working at the pottery wheel.
Belle Yeoh started Buttersage Pottery in her hometown of Penang, Malaysia, in 2022.

Rae Hong.

I don't tell my kids I'll miss them when I travel without them. It's the truth.

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The author feels no guilt traveling without her kids.

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I've stayed in all kinds of places across 100 countries, but there's still one type of accommodation I never book

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I believe the best travel stories happen when you venture beyond an accommodation, and all-inclusive resorts can make it hard for people to want to do so.

Ash Jurberg

We're first-time hybrid homeschoolers. We receive a stipend and spend more time with our kids — being adaptable is what makes it work.

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Hannah and Marcus Ward homeschool their oldest daughter three days a week.

Marcus Ward

I flew sitting in a windowless window seat, and was surprised to find it might be the best spot on the plane for a power nap

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The author sleeping, and the Ryanair Boeing 737 he flew on.

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Get used to an America with fewer jobs

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Immigration changes are likely adding to supply issues in the US labor market.

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Now that my kids are adults, I don't plan our family trips anymore. I'm struggling with just being a guest with no say.

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Our family lived in Japan for 3 years. We're back in the US now and I really miss these 3 things.

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The author only lived in Japan for 3 years with her family, but says that 15 years later there are still things that she misses.

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For the first time in my adult life, I visited Las Vegas without gambling. These 6 activities made it the best trip yet.

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The writer at a pierogi-making class in Las Vegas.
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Rachel Simon

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