After our kids left the nest, we sold our house and bought a townhome. So far, downsizing has more pros than cons.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Couple smiling in front of house
We sold our larger house so we could buy a smaller townhome and not have a mortgage.

Karen Bakar

I've been on over 25 cruises. There are 3 things I never bother packing.

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Author Jill Robbins smiling wiht family on cruise ship
After taking many cruises, I've streamlined my packing lists and strategies.

Jill Robbins

After visiting Florida for decades, I'd choose this gorgeous, uncrowded beach town over Miami any day

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The writer carrying her shoes and a bag onto a quiet beach in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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Michelle Polizzi

We've spent the last 3 years traveling North America in a van. The lifestyle comes with great perks, but it's not always easy.

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The author posing in front of her van, with her dog in the background.
For the last three years, my partner and I have lived in a van full-time, and we love it.

Haley Young

I'm a dietitian who frequently travels for work. These 6 protein-filled snacks are always in my carry-on bag.

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Lauren Manaker holding Junkless Protein Granola Bar
I always have a granola bar in my bag.

Lauren Manaker

I've traveled to Italy annually for the past 13 years. This under-the-radar city is my favorite spot to visit.

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The author in Polignano Mare.
After spending nine days in Bari, I recommend the capital of Puglia to all travelers.

Mark Marino

We moved our kids from a small school of 100 students to a larger one with over 700. It worked out better than we imagined.

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Two people smiling in selfie
Our kids have handled the transition from a small school to a much bigger one better than I could've imagined.

Melissa Noble

I've traveled beyond Japan's popular Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route. There are 4 day trips I'd actually recommend.

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The writer looking out at buildings in Wakayama, Japan.
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Alessa Hickman

I've been a wedding photographer for over 12 years. Here are 10 of the best ideas I've seen at weddings.

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bride and groom having their first dance together at a wedding
As a wedding photographer, I suggest that couples take a moment alone on their big day.

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I adopted a new fitness strategy in my 40s that's helped me run half-marathons, hold handstands, and do pull-ups as I age

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Lorraine C. Ladish doing pull-up in park
I started setting physical goals for myself in my 40s, including pull-ups and handstands.

Lorraine C. Ladish

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