The author moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. Courtesy of the author I moved from Spain to Florida with my kids and then-husband 21 years ago. Initial challenges included culture shock, marital...
captionTK prairiefire kansas city Lauren Durie As someone who's visited 50 states , I love cities that blend adventure, culture, and affordability. Boise, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Cleveland are som...
caption tk Chelsia Durkee I spent last New Year's Eve on a solo trip, celebrating with new friends from around the world . It felt meaningful to start the year focused on what brings me joy: new exper...
Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans. David Morris My family and I found ourselves unexpectedly stranded in t...
Nathan Wangliao left McKinsey in his 20s and realized that succeeding in startups meant unlearning some consulting habits. Nathan Wangliao A former McKinsey consultant left to pursue startup life and ...
Ryan Edwards, who was previously in a band, founded Audoo. Courtesy of Ryan Edwards Ryan Edwards has worked as a drummer, in retail, at Visa Europe, and in fintech. Now he runs the music tech startup ...
Living in Miami, Florida, is wonderful, but I still miss home sometimes. Crystal Bolin Photography/Getty Images I grew up in West Virginia but moved to Miami, Florida, as an adult. I've now lived here...
Donetta Barber and her daughter, Maleah, moved to Bangkok earlier this year. Donetta Barber Donetta Barber left the US and moved to Bangkok with her daughter in July. They usually take two to three tr...
Kanish Shah Kanish Shah Kanish Shah hoped to land a software engineering job at a traditional Big Tech company . After interning at Walmart, he became more open to other tech career paths. He shares w...
The author married her husband and imagined her life as a "Brady Bunch" family. Courtesy of the author I married into a big blended family and quickly learned optimism wasn't enough. Forcing u...
The author's family (not pictured) spends more time together after their move. AleksandarNakic/Getty Images When my family of four relocated, we downsized both what we own and how much we spend. It wa...
A viral TikTok video about retired United captain and USAF veteran Theresa Claiborne comes amid a time when diversity is being threatened in aviation. Courtesy of Retired United Captain Theresa Claibo...
The show may be best known for the debut of high-end, budget-busting TVs - of which there was no shortage this year - but in recent years many companies have used CES to announce their latest charging...
I took a cruise to Alaska and had an incredible time. Jacqueline Dole I've been on lots of cruises, but my sailing to Alaska on the Disney Wonder really stands out. From the exciting excursions to the...
California-based Grocery Outlet has opened more stores in the Eastern US over the past few years. Alex Bitter/BI Grocery Outlet is opening new stores, especially in the Eastern US. The chain touts its...
You’re not ready for this level of weirdness. There's never a shortage of exciting and innovative tech at CES. A superthin TV and tri-folding phone are cool and all, but sometimes the weirdest gadgets...
The author and his wife struggled with communication at first. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable My wife loves chatting and needs to talk out everything, while I'm an introvert and prefer silence. We stru...
Jim Franck, 81, is a homebuilder in Oregon who has no plans to stop working, despite being financially comfortable. Brooke Herbert for BI This interview is based on a conversation with Jim Franck, 81,...
When The Lego Group announced that its biggest innovation since 1978 would be a tiny proprietary computer brick , the reactions were divided. I heard from people concerned this was the death of imagin...
The author (not pictured) is the oldest of her eight siblings. Florin Prunoiu/Getty Images/Image Source I'm the oldest of eight, including five foster siblings, and our house was always a busy place. ...