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...
I went to Hawaii for the first time and stayed on the island of Oahu. Megan duBois I visited Hawaii for the first time, and there are five things I wish I'd known before I left. Figuring out that ther...
The author said she used to dread shopping with her kids (not pictured), but she's developed a way to keep the peace when they ask for things. filadendron/Getty Images I used to struggle with my kids'...
Going on international trips with my mom has helped us strengthen our relationship. Cameron McKeon My mom has walked the Camino de Santiago , a network of pilgrimage routes in Europe, nine times. I jo...
The author lives near her sister and best friend in New York City. Courtesy of Maya Walsh-Little I was raised in a close and connected family that always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. When I firs...
Commuters wait for metro in Washington DC. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images There are steps you can take in the final days of 2025 to prepare for a strong year ahead at work. They include updat...
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. ...
Tiffany Haynes with her husband and kids. Photo credit: Teresa's PHOTOWORKS Tiffany Haynes is the former COO of Fingercheck and led the company through an acquisition. She started her career in a call...
The author is raising her kids to speak German, Dutch, and English. Courtesy of the author I grew up fascinated by different cultures and languages. My husband and I raise our children in three langua...
Artist Ana Fedina is the illustrator behind "The Armory of Heroes," a 216-page full-color compendium of weapons and character art released by Critical Role. Insight Editions Ana Fedina has mad...
ElOjoTorpe/Getty Images I've been vacationing in Punta del Este, Uruguay, since I was a toddler. I live in Maine now, but I make an effort to bring my family to the same beach every year. The endless ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Ashley Archambault was a single mother for seven years, learning holiday budgeting during financially challenging times. ✓ ...
An Amazon return center inside a Kohl's department store. Kohl's Many retailers are extending their typical returns period for items bought during the holiday season. Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more...
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...
captiontk Kaitlyn Rosati For a long time, I've dreamed of moving to Italy — and finally, I'm feeling ready to take that step. Before I get a more permanent visa, I'm doing a 90-day trial run in ...
Entrepreneur Jocko Willink starts his day at 4:30 a.m., a habit he picked up in the Navy SEALs. Courtesy of Jocko Willink Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL and Brazilian jiujitsu black belt, said he ...
Thailand is one of the countries with an expected tourist tax increase in 2026. Planet One Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Several destinations plan to raise or introduce tourism taxes ...
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...
Kristin Patrick. Marc Jacobs This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristin Patrick, the CMO at Marc Jacobs, about her daily routine in New York City. It's been edited for length and cl...
Christina Cassotis worked in consulting for years before becoming an airport CEO. Laura Petrilla courtesy of Pittsburgh International Airport Christina Cassotis went from consulting to leading Pittsbu...