I went to the Italian Alps for the Winter Olympics. Here are 6 things that surprised me most about the experience.

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Agnes and her husband pose in front of the ski jumps at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
I attended the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno and encountered lots of surprises along the way.

Agnes Groonwald

We're full-time travelers in our 50s who've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of the biggest mistakes we've made.

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The author and her husband posing in Paris at night with the Eiffel Tower sparkling in the background.
My husband and I have made some mistakes since we started traveling full-time.

Shelly Peterson

For our third date, we spent 12 hours hiking. It was way better than dinner, and we're still together 2 years later.

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Our third date involved a wild, 12-hour hike. It helped us connect on a deeper level and test our compatibility.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I lived abroad by myself when I was 22. I wish I'd waited until I was older.

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The writer posing in front of a building and tiled floor in Morocco.
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Syeda Khaula Saad

I visited 3 national parks in one long weekend with my best friend. I don't regret it, but I'd never do it again.

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Alexis Telyczka

We left New York City for the Connecticut suburbs. Our family gained way more than square footage, but it cost us a lot.

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Although moving from New York City to Connecticut's suburbs has come with drawbacks, it's also brought several benefits.

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My husband and I moved in with my grandparents to save money. The temporary adjustment period was worth it.

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Alessa Hickman

How the 2 of us spent $1,600 on a 48-hour trip to Disney World — and what we'd do differently next time

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Our trip to Disney World wasn't particularly cheap, but it was one of the more affordable ones we've been on.

Jordyn Bradley

After 5 years of living abroad in Canada and Europe, I took off my rose-colored glasses and moved back to the US

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I spent years living in Canada and Europe before returning to the US. Life abroad was great in many ways, but it was not the extended vacation it looked like.

Sydney Baker

I traveled to 29 states last year. There are 3 I can't wait to go back to — and 2 I probably won't return to anytime soon.

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Emily and her husband sit on a bench swing.
After visiting 29 states last year, there are some I can't wait to go back to and others I'd skip next time.

Emily Pogue

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