The experiences on each airline were similar enough overall, but I can imagine the small comfort and service differences could sway some travelers.
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I took a day trip on a $10 ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. The destination's cute shops and restaurants made it worth visiting again.
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When BI's reporter took two 30-hour train rides, she was glad she packed comfortable shoes but regretted forgetting her motion sickness medicine.
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Belfast, Maine, offers a rich history, local culture, and dramatic coastal views, making it a perfect hidden gem destination for big-city dwellers.
I'm an American who's lived in Paris for nearly three years, and one of my favorite tourist attractions I've ever done was a scenic $20 boat ride.
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My 48-hour impulse trip to see Taylor Swift in Amsterdam would have cost over $6,000 if I paid cash. I only paid $727 because I have points and miles.
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I have been on more than 110 ships. Here's why I still hate flexible dining — also known as my time dining, freestyle dining, and anytime dining.
Some conspiracies are off the rails, like people thinking Denver Airport is where the world's elite will go for protection when the apocolypse starts.
"It was discovered that the smell came from five pallets of fresh-scented laundry beads in the cargo hold," Canada's Transportation Safety Board said.
My American son spends half the year in France and half in the US. He noticed roads are smaller in France, and Coca-Cola is better there.
On road trips, it's easy to settle for fast food. However, from Texas barbecue to Maine lobster rolls, some local spots make the trip more memorable.
I flew premium economy on a 14-hour Emirates flight from Melbourne to Dubai for $1,250. It was less than coach and nice for a long flight.
After her first visit to Thailand in 2015 she was determined to return. Now, she's living in Chiang Mai and happily paying $355 per month for rent.
My family has lived in Maine four years now. I love that my kids get to be kids, but miss the cultural diversity NYC had to offer.
Our trip to Big Bend National Park in May was filled with mistakes and disappointments. I wish I'd researched more before I left, but I won't go back.
Flying five people is expensive, and we always need two rooms. Instead I travel alone with each of my kids and get one on one time with them.
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I've noticed that kids in Spain speak multiple languages and are always incredibly well behaved at meal times.
In operation from 1927 until 1991, Pan Am symbolized the ambitions of a rapidly developing US, especially during the 1950s and 1960s.
Delta announced that starting Monday, only US flag pins would be permitted to be worn on its uniforms.
Melissa Fitzgerald is the owner and director of Camp Highlander. She makes sure her kids have the same experience as other campers who attend.
I prefer mainlines and book based on price and convenience. United offeres a great new domestic cabin, but the basic economy rules are restrictive.
Ivette Cuevas moved from California to Costa Rica and opened a coffee shop with her son. They both say it's better for them than life in the US.
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Scarlett and Seth Eskelund had converted 11 camper vans before ditching a business and spending nearly $127,000 on their dream Ram ProMaster.
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I took a trip on Japan's Sightseeing Limited Express "Aoniyoshi" train, which had comfortable plush chairs, a café, a reading nook, and a bidet.
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In Japan, I felt culture shock seeing how the local etiquette is far different from what I'm used to in the US. In some ways, it's better, too.
If you're thinking of taking a road trip this summer, there's a must-see parkway or highway in every state, like California's Pacific Coast Highway.
The boomer couple moved to Paris in 2018 for retirement. They say food is delicious and travel is cheap, but there's a lot of red tape and paperwork.
Steven and Lauren Keys retired early with a high net worth thanks to the FIRE movement. They shared their favorite and least favorite national parks.
Jimmy and Brooke Sweeney didn't feel Texas was the right fit for their family. They sold their home and started their travel journey in Europe.
As a Canadian local, I've been to all of the country's provinces. Ontario is great, but there are less-popular spots I love that are even more beautiful.
After growing up in Australia and working in tourism for years, I've seen first-time visitors make mistakes that ruin their trips.
Carnival's new Firenze cruise ship starts at $90 a day in 2024. But the food wasn't great, and the enticing upcharges could add up fast.
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