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☆ 6 things you do at work that annoy your boss
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementSo, next time you want to rant about work with your coworker, make sure the boss isn't within earshot. AdvertisementWorkplace experts said employees need to demonstrate early and often that they can identify problems, suggest fixes, and execute solutions. ProcrastinatingTime management is among the most valued employee skills, career experts said, and nothing irks a boss more than procrastination. Advertisement"If something is bothering you about another person you are working with, take it up with them first rather than involving your boss," Kirkinis said. "Eventually, if your boss needs to be involved, so be it, but try to work it out among yourselves."

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☆ Retiring abroad can mean more bureaucracy than bruschetta. But it’s growing in popularity
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

But while retirees might imagine spending their golden years full of pasta and palazzos, the realities of moving abroad are much less romantic. He didn’t think retiring abroad was feasible. Packing up shopAs America’s retirement crisis grows, so too does the dream of retiring abroad. “People need to think about estate planning, which is often different abroad,” said Brett Spencer, the founder of Impact Financial, a financial advisory firm that specializes in Americans living abroad. I think that’s the reality that a lot of people probably aren’t prepared for,” said Peddicord, who splits her time with her husband between Paris and Panama City, Panama.

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☆ I went on one date with a man, and then we decided to travel together indefinitely. It's not as romantic as it seems.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Courtney Cardini | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Last year, I finally fulfilled my dream of traveling full-time when I got a job aboard a cruise ship. Plus, I had already scheduled my travel plans for the next two months. We decided to keep traveling togetherI had to choose between my travel plans and my partner. Having been a solo traveler, giving up my travel plans for something that may or may not work out was not a decision I took lightly. I never saw myself returning to the US; I wanted to return to Italy or continue traveling full-time with my future partner and kids.

Persons: I've, wanderlust Organizations: Service, Nomad Locations: Lisbon, Norway, Porto, Spain, Italy, Germany

☆ I tried 5 virtual-reality workouts. The best ones transported me around the globe and got me to exercise for way longer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Lara Walsh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

So, I tested popular apps with VR workouts like Supernatural, Litesport, Xponential+, FitXR, and Les Mills XR Bodycombat. The Supernatural VR app combined beautiful surroundings with full-body workoutsI worked out while wearing my Meta Quest 3 VR headset. The app's music library set it apart from the other VR workout apps I've tried, many of which didn't have recognizable songs. Many of the workout apps I tried tapped into my competitive drive by creating a video-game-like environment. The next time I feel unmotivated to work out, I might try a VR exercise app.

Persons: —, Lara Walsh, I've, FitXR, Les, Mills, would've, they're Organizations: Service, VR, Les, Pico Locations: Machu Picchu, China, Barre, StretchLab

☆ Nightlife and warm weather aren't driving Gen Z's desire to travel. Here are the 5 things that are.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Booking Holdings determined Gen Z travel trends by surveying 32,300 people across 32 countries. Data showed that nightlife and entertainment aren't major factors influencing Gen Z's travel plans. AdvertisementNightlife and warm weather are a huge draw for some vacationers — unless you're a member of Gen Z. Related storiesData shared by Booking Holdings, a travel company, shed light on the major factors Gen Z considers when choosing a travel destination. AdvertisementGen Z is getting most of their travel inspiration from social mediaWarm weather wasn't on the top of Gen Z's travel trends.

Persons: —, Z, Zoomers, Gen Z, Luis Alvarez, Gen, they've, Thomas Barwick, It's, Instagram, vlogs, it's Organizations: Holdings, Service, Booking Holdings Locations: Florida, Hawaii

☆ Valentine’s Day movies for almost every mood
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Dan Heching | Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Like so many other holidays, Valentine’s Day can evoke a staggeringly wide range of feelings. The good news: Whether you lean in to the romance of it all or run screaming from it, there’s a movie out there for you. In light of the very subjective nature of this red heart-drenched day, here’s a list of mood-specific film recommendations that are sure to scratch whatever itch you might be feeling. If you hate the whole concept of Valentine’s Day, watch ‘True Romance’ or ‘Heathers’If you’re feeling like you need a little bit of die-for-you action to get you through the day – or just the terrific sonic offerings of a Hans Zimmer score – flip on the Quentin Tarantino-written “True Romance.” Not your speed? If you like a little bit of fantasy with your romance, watch ‘Kate & Leopold’There she is again!

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☆ They fell in love on vacation but went their separate ways. Four years later, she sent him an email: ‘Remember me?’
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

Long distanceAfter Dan visited Gabriella in Italy, Gabriella visited Dan in the US. Gabriella Vagnoli and Dan WatlingA couple of months later, Gabriella planned a trip to the US to visit Dan in Chicago. But despite being tired from the flight, Gabriella felt immediately welcomed by Dan’s family. Gabriella Vagnoli and Dan WatlingToday, Gabriella and Dan live in Seattle with their two teenage kids. While a love of adventure unites them, Gabriella and Dan insist they’re quite different in many other ways.

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☆ American bought an apartment in Spain and made a new life for himself. ‘I have not looked back’
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Of all the cities Coe had toured and lived in during his career, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Seattle and Chicago, he picked laid-back Barcelona, Spain. Matthew Coe bought an apartment in Barcelona in 2021. Jordi FolchRhythm of life in SpainHe has quickly picked up the daily rhythm and easy-going habits of Spain. Yet the pros of living in Spain by far outnumber the cons, Coe says. In Spain, he’s eligible for national health care, having contributed through Social Security payments and having lived in Spain for more than 5 years.

Persons: Spain isn’t, you’ve, Matthew Coe, Coe, ” Coe, Jordi Folch “, ” Coe “, Matthew Coe Coe, “, Matthew Coe Barcelona, Jordi Folch, ”, it’s, He’s Organizations: CNN, Spanish Consulate, Social Locations: Spain, Wenatchee , Washington, Hong Kong, Europe, Singapore, Seattle, Chicago, Barcelona, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Spanish, Valencia, Madrid, Catalunya, United States, Pacific Northwest, overtourism

☆ My family has traveled to 20 states and 20 countries. My young kids have been everywhere from Colombia, to Turks and Caicos, to Florida.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Taryn White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My parents introduced me to traveling with road trips, and I've done the same with my kids. AdvertisementAs a child, I eagerly awaited the annual road trips across the US with my parents and two siblings. On our trips, we've learned everything from the art of lei-making in Maui to the Black history of Cartagena. In 2018, Taryn White and her family went to Medellin, Colombia, and stopped to enjoy some colorful street art. Taryn White and her family have been all over the world together, from Aspen to Turks and Caicos.

Persons: I've, —, we've, they're, Taryn White, it's, We've, Hvar's Organizations: Service, Virginia, Virginia Aquarium Locations: Myrtle Beach, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Maui, Cartagena, Portugal, Bahamas, Medellin, Colombia, Aspen, Bend, Shenandoah, Virginia Beach, Bradenton , Florida, Caicos, Grace Bay, Douro, Algarve, Turks, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Prague, Budapest, Hvar

☆ I earned a Guinness World Record for visiting all 193 countries alone. Here are my picks for 11 most beautiful countries in the world.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Cassandra De Pecol | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

I cleared the record for "fastest time to visit all sovereign countries" and "fastest time to visit all sovereign countries (female)." These are my picks for the 11 most beautiful countries I've been to. South AfricaCape Town, South Africa where De Pecol ran her Iron man. UCGOver the last 10 years, I've been lucky enough to travel to South Africa for various reasons: a race, a convention, and my 196-country expedition. The very first time I visited Africa, the Cape of Good Hope,(located along the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa), was the first bit of awe I'd experienced.

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Persons: Cowan, —, we're, April Cowan, You'll, you'll Organizations: Business, Service, Kansas City, Google, Get Locations: Hawaii, Cancun

☆ A Novel Traces the Many Lives of a 19th-Century Romantic
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Charles Finch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

At just 15 he fibs his way into the army, and soon sees action at the Battle of Waterloo. For the remainder of his life this becomes his golden ticket: “The great revelation — Waterloo,” Boyd writes when Cashel starts meeting the Romantic poets in Italy. In prison, Cashel meets a working-class utopian who persuades him to take over a farm in Massachusetts. In this second half of Cashel’s life Boyd carefully lets us witness the hazards of Romanticism, including its practitioners’ susceptibility to selfishness. “He thought again of this pattern he had discerned in his personal history,” Boyd writes.

Persons: Cashel Greville, Ross, Cashel, Waterloo, ” Boyd, “, Shelley, he’s, Dickens, Boyd, Raphaella Organizations: America Locations: County Cork, Ireland, Waterloo, Italy, Cashel, Massachusetts, Africa, Venice

☆ Domestic airlines are getting crushed because everyone wants to escape to Europe
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Hannah Towey | Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

International travel demand is outpacing domestic demand as Americans flock to Europe in 2023. Our international wanderlust may be a worrying trend for domestic airlines — but it makes now the perfect time to buy flights for fall and winter vacations within the US. Low-cost carriers Spirit Airlines , Frontier Airlines , and JetBlue Airways had similar outlooks. Redburn analyst James Goodall said Monday that domestic airlines are likely to feel this pressure for not just months, but years, Barron's reported . Frontier AirlinesAs domestic airlines take a hit, consumers could reap the benefits with cheap fares and fall promotions designed to stimulate demand.

Persons: you've, Hopper, Sonia Bhagwan, they've, Barry Biffle, James Goodall, Barron's, Goodall, — Hopper, Bhagwan, she's, airfare Organizations: Carriers, JetBlue, Bank of America, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, —, Atlantic, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, CNBC, Airlines, Southwest, Bloomberg, nab Locations: Europe, Greece, heatwaves, Spain, Italy, Asia, COVID, United, Delta, Texas, Mexico, Caribbean, Paris

International travel reached around 90% of pre-pandemic levels this year, according to the International Air Transport Association. Those trends lifted quarterly earnings of travel companies, with cruise operators like Royal Caribbean (RCL.N) reporting record results in recent weeks. Ticket prices, which in some cases have increased by double-digit percentages since the pandemic, are unlikely to plummet. She expects air fares on long-haul international routes to remain high until supply outpaces pre-pandemic levels, demand normalizes and jet fuel prices decline further. International inbound vs outbound in the U.S this yearAverage domestic airfare is currently $246 round-trip, down 8% from 2022, according to travel booking app Hopper.

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☆ UFOs are going mainstream. Here are 5 spots to visit if you're looking for aliens.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( Gabriel Rivera | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A former military officer testified at a congressional hearing last week that the US has evidence of alien life. The country's fascination with aliens and UFOs has translated into big money for some tourism sites. From Pennsylvania to California, here are some locations to visit to take a trip into the unknown. The growing belief in the extraterrestrial translates into big dollars for some of the hottest UFO tourism spots nationwide. If you're feeling a sense of intergalactic wanderlust, here are some of the most popular UFO tourism sites in the US:

Persons: — Organizations: Gallup, Roswell's Public Affairs Department Locations: Pennsylvania, California, Roswell , New Mexico

☆ Americans are moving to Japan for its safety and affordability
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"My children had to do active shooter drills," Hanson told Insider. Hanson and her family are a few of the 6,642 Americans who moved to Japan in 2022, according to the country's Ministry of Justice. "I was very concerned about gun violence, which is almost non-existent in Japan," Evans told Insider. Along with the safety of Japan, Evans was also pleasantly surprised by the affordability. Bethany NakamuraNakamura, 35, started the process of moving to Japan from her studio in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 2020.

Persons: Veronica Hanson, Hanson, let's, " Hanson, expats, Hanson —, —, didn't, flack, Veronica Hanson Hanson, Alex Evans, Evans, Anne Sutherland, Smith, wanderlust, Sutherland, Smith Sutherland, Austin . Sutherland, Bitsii, Nakamura, Bethany, Bethany Nakamura Nakamura Organizations: Service, country's Ministry of Justice Locations: Japan, Wall, Silicon, Lake Oswego , Oregon, American, Mexico, Canada, An Oregon, Dominican Republic, Nara, Oregon, Tokyo, Mukaishima, Hiroshima, Australia, Austin , Texas, Kyoto, Asakusa, Austin ., America Bethany, Jersey City , New Jersey, Shikoku, Osaka

☆ Travel experiences you can only enjoy while you’re young
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But if you’re still in your teens or 20s, it’s worth knowing about some of the amazing discounts, experiences and adventures only available to those under 30. From discount air fares to working vacation visas, we’ve rounded up some of the best travel experiences to enjoy while you’re young. “It’s 100% worth using the pass whilst you can get the youth discount,” Landon tells CNN Travel. Thurman absentmindedly Googled working working holiday visas, and to her surprise, realized the scheme “was so straightforward to apply for.”“I realized that the only barrier was me and my decision whether or not to apply,” Thurman recalls. If you’re not enrolled in college but you’re still under 30, the International Youth Travel Card could be an alternative.

Persons: CNN —, you’re, There’s, Kofi Landon, Kofi Landon Kofi Landon, Landon, he’d, Landon reckons, ” Landon, “, ”, Tammy Thurman, don’t, –, jetted, Thurman enviously, Thurman absentmindedly, ” “, ” Thurman, Thurman, it’s, she’s, who’s, you’ve, doesn’t, Markus Mainka, Gideon Hagström Lung, He’s, Hagström Lung, Lung Organizations: CNN, EU, Travelers, CNN Travel, Canada, Walt Disney World, Cathay Pacific, Eiffel, SAS, Emirates, Scandinavian Airlines Locations: Europe, Paris, Berlin, Venice, there’s, Prague, Czech Republic, Manchester, Lake Bled, Slovenia, Australia, Tasmania, South Korea, Portugal, Iceland, Canada, France, Ireland, Sydney, London, Melbourne, Emirates, Florence’s Uffizi, Helsinki, Finland, New York City, New York, Stockholm, Copenhagen

☆ The top places for digital nomads are miles from the hottest Zoomtowns. Cities in the Midwest and West have an advantage on rents, restaurants, and transportation.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Al Yoon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Midwestern cities were prominent in Zumper's list of best places for digital nomads. Zumper also took transportation, restaurant, and entertainment offerings into account. In 2021, the number of these digital nomads rose 42%, topping 10 million, MBO partners, a self-employment tech provider, found. It based its findings on myriad factors including short-term rental prices, ease of access to airports and other transportation, restaurant and entertainment offerings, air and WiFi quality. The cost of a short-term rental held the most weight in the ranking.

Persons: —, Zumper, It's Organizations: Service, Nomads Locations: Placer.ai, Austin , Texas, Florida, Columbus , Ohio, Kansas City , Missouri, Chicago, Detroit , Michigan

☆ The author of 'Eat, Pray, Love’ set her latest novel in Russia. Now she’s asking her own publisher to withdraw it after Ukrainian readers expressed their disappointment.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Lauren Steussy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elizabeth Gilbert set her latest novel, "The Snow Forest" in Soviet Russia. "It is not the time for this book to be published," she said in a Twitter video Monday. Elizabeth Gilbert told her fans Monday on Twitter that now "is not the time" for her book, "The Snow Forest," to be published. Gilbert's best-selling memoir "Eat, Pray, Love," about finding love and wanderlust in midlife, was made into a 2010 blockbuster starring Julia Roberts. Readers also took to social media to reach Gilbert and urge her to reconsider publishing the book.

Persons: Elizabeth Gilbert, —, Gilbert's, Julia Roberts, Gilbert, Readers, hasn't Organizations: Twitter, Penguin Random, Riverhead Books, Riverhead, New York Times, PEN America, Wall Street Locations: Soviet Russia, Russia, Ukraine, midlife, Siberia, Soviet, russia

I should've known better than to travel during the holidays, and I paid the cost for doing it anyway. I let my travel partner plan the trip, and a delayed flight meant that all his plans went awry. The trip cost me thousands of dollars and put me off international travel. My ill-fated trip to Morocco in 2019 put the final nail in the coffin of my romantic relationship and a nasty dent in my finances. The impossibly brisk pace of the trip and the time difference meant that our cancelled flight resulted in thousands of dollars lost on cancelled hotels, tours, and transportation.

Persons: —, I'd, Mercedes, we'd Organizations: Service Locations: Morocco, Montreal, Old, Toronto

☆ Top 5 trending summer travel destinations in the U.S. 2023—Florida didn't make the list
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-30 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Money might be tight, but people are still traveling, according to a recent American Express Travel survey. In April, American Express Travel released its ranking of the top summer destinations in the U.S. for 2023. "The top summer destinations offer something for every type of traveler." Pop culture is a big driver for travelers booking trips, according to American Express Travel. 61% of younger travelers say they have chosen a destination because it looks great in photos and videos.

Persons: Audrey Hendley, Gen Organizations: American Express, Card, Amex, CNBC Locations: U.S

☆ Airbnb's CEO thinks your summer vacation will be cheaper this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Airbnb predicted nights booked and prices would drop compared to last year at this time. US travelers are "price-sensitive" and favor the cheapest accommodations possible, Chesky said. CEO Brian Chesky told analysts that he expects hosts could be motivated to reduce their nightly rates to stay booked. "Just like Amazon, the more affordable we are, with the wider selection, the more people will come to Airbnb," Chesky said in the earnings call. So I've gotta make sure I remember the 26-year-old me that didn't have a lot of money when I started the company," Chesky told Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of technology news site The Verge, this week.

☆ Travel costs fell in April's inflation reading. The dip may be short-lived, experts warn
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Typical trip costs increased by 9% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the NerdWallet Travel Price Index, which includes prices for flights, hotels, car rentals and dining out. When expressed in dollar terms, travelers would have paid an extra $180 per person for a $2,000 trip, NerdWallet found. "As has been the case ever since the onset of the pandemic, travel prices have been volatile," said Sally French, a travel expert at NerdWallet. "I think you're going to enjoy it a little bit more," Griscavage said of off-season travel to popular cities. Use your rewardsMany people built up frequent flier miles during the pandemic by using their credit cards that carry travel rewards benefits, Josephs said.

☆ U.S. passport delays may be four months long — and could get worse. Here's what to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The U.S. State Department must also restaff positions that were reassigned or eliminated as passport demand cratered in 2020. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on the State Department 2024 budget on March 23, 2023 in Washington. (A traditional passport — a passport book — costs $130 to renew; there's an additional $35 acceptance fee for first-time applicants.) Importantly, Americans may not be allowed to travel if their passport expires within a few months after their trip. The State Department website has information about passport and visa requirements for specific countries.

☆ ‘Wanderlust’ Review: A Giant of Polar Adventure
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Dominic Green | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

The age of European exploration was also the age of empires. When wild-bearded white men committed bold acts of derring-do on the margins of the map, they smoothed the path for the machinery of commerce and government. Reid Mitenbuler’s “Wanderlust” is a detailed, digressive and frequently fascinating biography of the Danish polymath Peter Freuchen (1886-1957), a man who explored Earth’s second-last and second-coldest frontier, the Arctic. In 1906, Freuchen, a 20-year-old medical student at the University of Copenhagen, enlisted in an expedition to Greenland as a ship’s stoker. Freuchen’s mother, Frederikke, the daughter of the Paraguayan renegade, approved of her son’s endeavor and wrote that he was “doing the right thing” by following his “restlessness and spirit of adventure.”

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