I moved from Russia to Tennessee. I tried to become the perfect Southern mother without losing my Russian culture.
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I've been traveling to Ireland for decades. Here are my top 5 places to visit that aren't Dublin.
My family is Irish, and I pretty much know the country like the back of my hand after decades of visits. Beyond Dublin, go to Galway and Cork.
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AI beds and sleep labs: Some luxury hotels are charging more than $1,000 a night for good sleep
Luxury hotels are capitalizing on the rise of sleep tourism by offering high-tech beds and expensive retreats.
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I live in Barcelona. Here are 6 of my best tips for exploring Spain's beautiful wine regions.
I'm a food and beverage writer living in Barcelona, so I've spent years exploring beautiful wine regions around Spain. Here are my recommendations.
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Is Japan the new Iceland? Becoming the hottest destination in tourism can fuel an economy, but it's no free lunch.
Travel to Japan has exploded in recents years. Sustainable tourism advocates say the country needs to be proactive at addressing overtourism.
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A startup says it can fly supersonic without the noisy boom. Here's how its airliner would compare to the famous Concorde.
A startup wants to revive the Concorde for the generations of flyers that missed out, without the noisy boom and the up to $20,000 ticket prices.
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I booked a hotel near Venice's airport for the last night of my Italy ski trip. It wasn't lavish, but multiple perks made it worth it.
Instead of dreading the end of a ski trip to Italy's Dolomites, I spent a night in Venice thanks to the convenience of an airport hotel.
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My husband and I don't get each other gifts. We spend our money on vacationing together instead.
My husband and I stopped getting each other gifts out of financial necessity. We can afford them again, but we spend money on travel instead.
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I went on board Emirates' new Airbus A350 — the new long-range jet competing with Boeing's delayed 777X
Emirates' Airbus A350 has 4K TV screens and electronic window blinds. The airline expects several more before the first Boeing 777X is delivered.
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My family moved from New Orleans to Okinawa. Parenting felt so much easier in Japan.
My family moved from New Orleans to Okinawa. Public spaces in Japan are design with kids in mind, something I miss now that I'm back in the US.
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After visiting all 50 states, there are only 3 I'd choose to live in
I've spent time exploring all 50 US states. After doing so, there are three states I would choose to live in: New York, Rhode Island, and Wyoming.
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The best Amtrak booking I've ever experienced was a private bedroom with 2 beds, a couch, and a full bathroom for $1,000
Overnight Amtrak travelers can book a private bedroom with a couch, two beds, and a full bathroom. Take a look around one I booked in October 2021.
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Airbnb's CEO says he wants to make the app the Amazon of travel
The company is investing $200 million to $250 million toward launching new offerings on the Airbnb app.
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A safari planning expert shares how to navigate tipping on a vacation to Africa
Meg van Niekerk, a Go2Africa safari planning expert, outlines who to tip, how much to tip, and why you should tip on a safari in the first place.
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The rollout of a complicated new business class at Lufthansa has been a colossal headache
Certification and retrofit problems on two plane types are costing Lufthansa valuable lost revenue from fancy new Allegris seats.
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I live in Florida. Here are 5 things everyone should do in Orlando that have nothing to do with Disney or Universal.
As a Florida local, I go to Orlando often. I like its theme parks, Disney and Universal, but the city has more to offer, from boat tours to spas.
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I traveled first class on Amtrak for the first time. Here are the most luxurious perks I enjoyed.
The Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge came with many perks including free snacks and comfy seating.
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I've been to all 50 states. Here are 8 you should visit for spring break — and what to do in each.
As a travel writer who's been to all 50 states, I've found the best ones to visit during spring break include Hawaii, Maine, Montana, and California.
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Orlando's first immersive theme park to open in a decade is going to be a foodie paradise
As a theme-park journalist, I got invited to an early preview of Universal's new Epic Universe. It's going to be such a great park for foodies.
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These are the safest countries to work and live as an expat, according to a new ranking
Insurer William Russell ranked the safest countries for expats in 2025. It includes the likes of Singapore, Portugal, and New Zealand.
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I've been to Las Vegas over 50 times. There are 9 big mistakes I see most first-time visitors make.
As a repeat traveler to Las Vegas, I've seen first-time tourists make mistakes such as missing hotel deals or restaurant reservations on the Strip.
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I got brunch at the largest buffet in Las Vegas for $65. I wouldn't go back, but I would recommend it.
Inside Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Bacchanal Buffet has over 250 menu items. I went for brunch and wouldn't go back even though I enjoyed it.
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Venice doubles its last-minute 'tourist tax' — with other cities looking to copy its approach to overtourism
Venice is doubling a last-minute tourist fee for daytrippers, first introduced in 2024. Its tourism chief says other cities want to copy its approach.
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My favorite gem in Italy is just an hour from Venice. It's packed with stunning scenery and feels like stepping into a fairy tale.
I love visiting Bassano del Grappa, a charming Italian city near Venice. It's less touristy than other popular destinations and has so much to do.
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I spent $1,000 to have a room to myself on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. It was the best experience I've had on an overnight train in the US.
I've traveled on overnight trains in the US and Europe. My experience in an Amtrak bedroom was the most comfortable in the US.
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I live near Vail and visit often. Here are 5 mistakes I see people make when they visit the famous Colorado ski town.
As a Colorado local, I tell people visiting Vail to prepare for higher elevation, skip car rentals, and avoid only coming during busy winter season.
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I stayed in a 3-bedroom suite at Trump's Ireland hotel that costs over $1,300 a night. It felt straight out of a fairytale.
I got upgraded to a three-bedroom suite that costs $1,360 a night at the Trump International Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland. It was worth it.
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I rode on a Japanese bullet train with top speeds of nearly 200 miles per hour. Despite the downsides, I'd do it again.
I took Japan's famous bullet train Shinkansen for the first time. My trip from Osaka to Tokyo was quick with comfy seats, but I got motion sickness.
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New Zealand relaxes 'golden visa' rules in bid to attract wealthy investors amid struggling economy
The investor visa is set to become "simpler and more flexible," New Zealand's Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said.
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I moved my family from mainland US to Puerto Rico for a dream job. The island life wasn't what we expected.
My family and I were looking forward to the dreamy island life in Puerto Rico. But we sometimes had no running water and faced a struggling economy.
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We let our kids choose between Disneyland and Palm Springs. We're shocked they chose the latter, but we all loved the trip.
Our whole family loved our trip to Palm Springs, California. We had so much to do with our teens, from hiking in Joshua Tree to drinking date shakes.
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I bought the Disney dining plan for my 6-day trip. I would've saved money without it, but it was still worth it.
The Disney dining plan was worth the money, according to writer Mollie Davies who pre-paid for six days of meals during her recent stay in Orlando.
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5 popular destinations travel planners won't be visiting this year
It's easy to get swept up in the latest travel trends, but vacation planners hope places like Venice and Paris get a little less popular this year.
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I paid $2,700 for a weekend of snowboarding in Italy's Dolomites — and it was still cheaper than a similar trip to Aspen, Colorado
I visited Italy's most expensive ski town, Cortina d'Ampezzo. Including flights, it was still cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.
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My family is moving to Spain for a year. We are keeping our house and insurance in the US, but our kids will go to a school in Madrid.
Bethany Stevens, her husband and kids, are moving to Madrid for a year. They are keeping their house in NY and kids will go to school in Spanish.
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I had 22 layovers in just a few months. I swear by these 5 tricks that actually helped me enjoy them.
Most travelers dread layovers when flying, but I've actually come to enjoy them by using a few travel tips and airport hacks.
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Here's what we know about the Bering Air crash in Alaska
It is the third major air incident to have taken place in the US over the last 10 days.
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I've been to 19 countries with my kids. Here are 5 that were more than worth it and 4 I'd probably skip next time.
After visiting 19 countries with my kids, I'd definitely go back to places like Iceland and Poland. However, I wouldn't take them back to Italy.
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The best bites to add to your Super Bowl Sunday menu
In this Saturday edition of BI Today, we're talking about Republican hair trending across political parties, and Super Bowl food.
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I moved from France to the US at 17 to pursue a successful career. I now realize there are downsides to American ambition.
Iris Goldsztajn grew up in France but went to college in the US. At first, American ambition was infectious but years later she felt burned out.
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Airlines desperately want more planes — but Boeing and Airbus can't keep up
The bottlenecks have forced global carriers to adjust their 2025 capacity plans, cut routes, and spend more money to keep older jets flying.
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I stayed at a luxury hotel in a Colorado ski town and saw why some guests choose to live there year-round
I stayed at the Viceroy Snowmass, where multimillion-dollar condos are rented as hotel rooms for thousands of dollars a night.
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I dined at billionaire Rick Caruso's 5-star hotel. The restaurant was so good I think it deserves a second Michelin star.
Michelin-starred Caruso's is located in billionaire Rick Caruso's five-star Rosewood Miramar Beach resort in ritzy Montecito, California.
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Travelers tired of hotels and Airbnbs are swapping luxury homes to vacation longer for way less money
House swapping helped Jenni Hammond spend next to nothing on accommodation during a two-month trip to Hawaii, Arizona, and New York.
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I'm a woman who's traveled solo to all 50 states. Here are my top safety tips for travelers.
As a female solo traveler, I've picked up many helpful safety tips. I warn travelers not to post on social media in real-time and to remain vigilant.
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A British tourist and an American find the best sandwich in Los Angeles
"Food Wars" hosts Harry Kersh and Joe Avella travel across Los Angeles to find the best sandwich in the city.
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I've been on nearly 100 cruises. These are my 5 best tips for first-timers who don't really want to go.
As a seasoned cruiser, these are my tips for first-time cruisers who don't want to go on a cruise, from which rooms to book to the best itineraries.
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I commuted by helicopter in New York City. It was convenient and luxurious, but I can see why some locals hate the flights.
Flexjet flies helicopters in places like Manhattan to cut down on travel time. I see why the wealthy love it, but hope operators keep locals in mind.
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I'm a professional skier. Here are 4 mistakes I tell first-timers to avoid making on the slopes.
As a professional skier, some of the biggest mistakes I see first-timers make on the slopes include wearing the wrong gear and skipping lessons.
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