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I've traveled to all 50 states. Here are 6 mistakes I made while trying to see each one.
I started traveling solo nearly a decade ago when I turned 30. In the beginning, I didn't have any …
Emily Hart
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The biggest mistakes beginners make when traveling in an RV, according to RV lifers who have traveled to all 50 states
The couple has seen other RV lifers make mistakes when starting the lifestyle, from choosing their …
Joey Hadden
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I quit my stable 6-figure job to travel the world. It was lonely, and I worried I'd made a mistake, but I learned to forge my own path.
Nabila Ismail quit the six-figure job she loved to travel for a year. It was challenging and she st…
Tess Martinelli
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I travel often with my 5 kids, and it's rarely easy. A scheduling mistake on a trip to Canada almost broke us.
I messed up the time change on a family vacation, so we missed a ferry to our destination. It taugh…
Victoria Marie Lees
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I flew 33 hours to Vietnam but was denied entry because of a common travel mistake that I'll never make again
I've been to 46 countries and had never had an issue getting into any until now. Here's how one com…
Jill Schildhouse
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I took 36 flights in 4 months, and it was exhausting. These were my 2 biggest mistakes.
Anu Verma shares her journey of overcoming trauma through travel, detailing her solo trips and less…
Mikhaila Friel
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I'm an American who has visited Scotland around a dozen times. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes I see tourists make.
Helene Sula, an American travel blogger, told Business Insider why it's important to venture beyond…
Mikhaila Friel
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I thought I made a mistake renting an electric vehicle in Italy. There was a steep learning curve, but I'd do it again.
Planning an Italian road trip around EV charging seemed like a hassle, but Business Insider's repor…
Monica Humphries
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A mom who's been traveling with her kids for 19 years shares the biggest mistakes she's made since they were babies
In a conversation with Business Insider, Cannon revealed the biggest travel mistakes she's made wit…
Joey Hadden
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I ended up on 10-day cruise without all of my luggage because of one common travel mistake
One bad experience taught me never to try to get to my departure city on the day my cruise leaves. …
Jacqueline Dole
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3 big mistakes people traveling to Japan make, according to someone who's visited 11 times
Travel blogger Grace Cheng has visited Japan 11 times and says people often spend too much time in …
Maria Noyen
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I've been to 25 countries. Here are 10 mistakes I wish I'd avoided when I first started traveling.
After visiting 25 countries, I've made plenty of mistakes while traveling. But luckily, I can pass …
Dominique Mills
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The last time we traveled as a family of 6, we spent $6000. I refuse to make the same mistake this summer.
We are spending all summer locally because it's too expensive to travel. We plan free local activit…
Rachel Garlinghouse
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Airbnb's ongoing battle with hotels for travelers has taken a noticeable turn
Airbnb said its struggles are tied to consumers spending less, but it's also because they're opting…
Dan DeFrancesco
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We live in Dubai. Here are the 7 common mistakes we see first-time visitors make.
We've lived in Dubai for years and have seen first-time visitors make mistakes that waste time or c…
Christian Sylt,Caroline Reid
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A travel planner shares the 10 biggest mistakes people make while booking all-inclusive vacations
The luxury trips can be complex to book, so it's easy to get tripped up if you're new to them. And …
Kari Becker
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I lived in Yellowstone National Park and watched tourists constantly make these 5 mistakes
While living in Yellowstone National Park for three months, I was shocked by the dangerous and big …
Laura Forrest Hopfauf
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I've been to over 200 high-end golf courses around the globe. Here are 8 mistakes I always see first-timers make.
I've written about golf for 30 years and have visited high-end golf courses around the world. These…
David Weiss
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We went to the Amalfi Coast during peak summer season. These 4 tips made our trip better — but there's one mistake I won't make again.
The Amalfi Coast can get crowded, hot, and expensive during its summer high season. If you're going…
Alesandra Dubin
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I grew up in Australia and worked in tourism for years. First-time visitors always make these 5 mistakes.
After growing up in Australia and working in tourism for years, I've seen first-time visitors make …