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

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Politics
woman standing in front of long staircase outdoors in Nepal
Judy Koutsky hiking up Champa Devi.

Courtesy of Judy Koutsky

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

Mashable : Environment, Sports, Style
loop earplugs on walnut desktop

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.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment
Alicia Strata
Alicia Strata

Alicia Strata

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

Mashable : Sports, Style, Travel
Autio Unlimited Plan: Lifetime Subscription

TL;DR: For $99.99,

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

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Travel
A professional headshot of a man in an office.
Alex Pettas bought an apartment in Athens, Greece, to use as an Airbnb.

Courtesy of Alex Pettas

I started a business at 14. Thanks to it, I was able to take my cousins on an all-expenses-paid trip to Disney World.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Aaliyah Arnold and cousins
Aaliyah Arnold took her three cousins to Disney World.

Courtesy of Aaliyah Arnold

I quit my dream job as an airline pilot when I surprisingly became pregnant with twins. I now rely on my retirement savings.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
kim cooper in front of a southwest plane
The author loved her job as an airline pilot.

Courtesy of Kim Cooper

Forget booking a sightseeing tour. I lived in New York for 20 years, and this $4.50 ferry is the best way to see the city.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A NYC Ferry traveling on the East River with the Manhattan Bridge and skyscrapers in the background.
As a longtime local, I think the NYC commuter ferry is the best way to sightsee in the city.

John Penney/Shutterstock

Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava chat with Business Insider about the future of the Miss USA organization

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Sports
Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava at the Miss All-American pageant on August 2 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava at the Miss All-American pageant on August 2 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Sage Media Group

After getting a surprise inheritance of $20,000 from my aunt, I started traveling. Now, I live in Argentina.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The author wearing a purple hat and standing on a beach.
The author has gone on three big trips so far with his inheritance.

Courtesy of Chris Turner-Neal

Subscribe to Travel