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☆ Jessica Fern's 'Polysecure' promised a world beyond monogamy. She didn't say it would be easy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

The psychotherapist's 2020 book, "Polysecure," has become the poly bible for an increasingly queer and fluid generation. As consensual nonmonogamy went mainstream, searches for Fern's "Polysecure" spiked. "I've heard authors joke they get a cup of coffee from their book," Fern said. When Jessica Fern and Dave Cooley opened up their relationship, Cooley was surprised at the "searing anguish" he felt about his wife seeing other men. Fern, Cooley, and Fern's partner bought the property together and settled in, planning to live there long term.

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☆ Do you need a glucose monitor? Wellness enthusiasts are using diabetes arm patches to take control of their blood sugar
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Jacobs started monitoring changes to her blood sugar with the help of a device called a continuous glucose monitor — an increasingly trendy wearable. Continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs for short, were FDA-approved in 1999 for people with diabetes to keep constant tabs on their blood sugar levels. Your blood sugar level measures how much glucose is in your blood, which comes from breaking down carbohydrates you eat for energy. After reading about how age-related hormone changes can affect blood sugar, she started tracking hers, and noticed a pattern. Research doesn't support the fear that rising blood sugar after a meal is cause for concern in otherwise healthy people.

Persons: —, Tracey Jacobs, Jacobs, Dr, Casey Means, CGMs, Gayle Pagano, Pagano, they're, she's, Means, Dane Cronin, Groove, David Klonoff, Jonathan Little, Klonoff, wearables, Little Organizations: Service, Business, FDA, Companies, CGMs, University of British Columbia, Research Locations: Florida, Nutrisense, prediabetes, San Mateo , CA

☆ ‘Between the Temples’ Review: A Widower Walks Into a Bar
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-22 | by ( Manohla Dargis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Ben Gottlieb — the touchingly soulful hero of the soulful, delightfully tetchy “Between the Temples” — is a mess. Yet because the filmmaker Nathan Silver has an appreciation for life’s ironies and likes putting a topspin on his comedy, Ben lives with both his mother and stepmother. Ben — a perfect Jason Schwartzman — is a sad sack, but he’s also just sad and for a very good, excruciating reason, too. They reconnect in a bar, where she helps the soused, deflated Ben, a kindness that takes an unexpected turn when she shows up at the synagogue. Judith says they think he “needs to start seeing a doctor,” a suggestion that Ben says he’s open to.

Persons: Ben Gottlieb —, Nathan Silver, life’s ironies, Ben, Ben —, Jason Schwartzman —, he’s, Carla Kessler O’Connor, Carol Kane, Carla, Rabbi Bruce, Robert Smigel, Ben relents, Mason Wells, Meira, Judith, Caroline Aaron, Dolly de Leon, ” Locations: Ben, New York

☆ Three Disney films could top $1 billion this year after box office rut
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Sarah Whitten | Whitten Is A Social Media Writer For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

After years of starts and stops at the box office, Disney appears to have hit a groove in 2024. Its latest Pixar film, “Inside Out 2,” is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time, topping $1.5 billion at the global box office. And the box office hits aren’t expected to stop there. Disney has long been a box office champion, driving significant ticket sales domestically and globally. In the year before the pandemic, Disney had seven theatrical releases top $1 billion at the box office.

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☆ What to watch at the Olympics today: U.S. men’s gymnasts back in action, while Katie Ledecky goes for gold
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Lauren Merola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

The U.S. men’s gymnastics team took America for a ride Monday, capturing their first team medal in 16 years with a thrilling finish on the pommel horse. AdvertisementElsewhere, Canada women’s soccer will try to overcome the six-point deduction levied by FIFA for flying a drone over New Zealand’s training sessions. Tatum, a three-time first-team All-NBA star and second-leading scorer on the Tokyo Olympic team that won gold, was the odd player out with Kevin Durant’s return from a calf strain. ET, 2:44 p.m. in Paris (men)TV: USA Network and PeacockWhat to watch: The women’s and men’s cycling BMX freestyle finals take place at La Concorde Urban Park. But they face stiff competition from Tokyo gold medalist Logan Martin (Australia) and Great Britain’s Kieran Reilly, who led in qualifying.

Persons: Frederick Richard, Paul Juda, Jayson Tatum, Juda, Stephen Nedoroscik, ” Richard, Richard, Brody Malone, Jayson Tatum’s, Steve Kerr, Tatum, Kerr, Kevin Durant’s, ” Kerr, “, Tatum ‘, ’, Sunday benching, Adam Pretty, Katie Ledecky, Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus, Summer McIntosh, Charlotte Worthington of, Hannah Roberts, Marcus Christopher, Justin Dowell, Logan Martin, Britain’s Kieran Reilly, Simone Biles, Dana O’Neil, Gabriel Bouys Organizations: U.S, America, Bercy Arena, FIFA, Paris Games, NBC, Japan, China, USA, Boston Celtics, Americans, Olympic, Serbia, Team USA, South Sudan, Tokyo Olympic, Sunday, Puerto Rico, Network, Universo, U.S ., Australia, Zambia, Germany, Wednesday, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canada Soccer, New Zealand, Colombia, La Concorde Urban, Charlotte Worthington of Great Britain, Tokyo Games, Getty Locations: Paris, Canada, Colombia, U.S, Australia, Sudan, Tokyo, South Sudan, America, Peacock, Zambia, Germany, France, AFP

☆ USWNT 4-1 Germany: U.S. finds scoring groove to secure knockout spot at 2024 Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Jeff Rueter | Steph Yang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Jeff Rueter and Steph Yang dissect how the U.S. took the top spot in Group B with one game to go. Swanson crashed the box for the second U.S. goal, catching Smith’s rebounding shot off Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger. In the second half, everyone was looking tired, especially with no rotation in the starting XI from the first game. For a second straight game, Williams was brought on late to ice the game as a pressing-minded forward. Ultimately, Sonnet looked the part throughout the second half.

Persons: Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, Lynn Williams, Jeff Rueter, Steph Yang, Swanson, Smith, ” Swanson, Ann, Katrin Berger, Trinity, Rose Lavelle, you’ve, mpics ar, sy, mpic ho Organizations: U.S, women’s, Sweden, U.S . Locations: Germany, Brazil, U.S, United States

☆ I never wanted kids. My partner has a son, and it's been unexpectedly great.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Alexandra Saville | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We wanted to be cautious and avoid any potential heartache and confusion for all parties. I quickly formed a bond with my partner's sonHis son and I fell into a surprisingly easy groove. Related storiesI never wanted one and still don't, but what I do want is exactly what we have. It's a similar relationship with my partner's son; I'm as important to him as he feels I am. AdvertisementIt's been a surprise as someone who never wanted kids of my own to get to enjoy a version of the experience.

Persons: —, it's, I've, he's, I'm, It's Organizations: Service

☆ I decided not to have a second child and have no regrets. The benefits are just too good.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Nicole Findlay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The second time, I had a healthy pregnancy that resulted in a perfect baby boy, but for the first six months of that pregnancy, I struggled mentally. After a loss, the second pregnancy didn't seem real. Travel is easier and cheaperObviously, by choosing to have only one child, our expenses are lower, which allows us to travel more. The overall cost wasn't the reason why we didn't have a second child, but the extra money is definitely a benefit. I play moreA family member once told me, "An only child is a lonely child."

Persons: I'm, it's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ 2024 Paris Olympics viewer’s guide: NBC’s plans, Snoop Dogg, and the big ratings question
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Richard Deitsch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +18 min

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. The Paris Games will have more programming hours on the NBC broadcast network than any previous Olympics. NBC is upping its celebrity presence for its Olympic coverage in Paris, headlined by Snoop Dogg. “Research shows that it is a challenge to keep viewers after 10 p.m. ET,” NBC Olympics producer Rob Hyland said. NBCUniversal owns the U.S. media rights to the Olympic Games through 2032, so Paris (2024), Milan-Cortina (2026), Los Angeles (2028) and Brisbane (2032).

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☆ Biden endorses Harris to be the next Democratic presidential nominee
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Arit John | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The historic endorsement came after Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the race following weeks of disarray within the Democratic Party. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. Despite the president’s backing, it remains unclear whether Harris will become the nominee, or what process the Democratic Party would take to select an alternative. Dmitri Mehlhorn, a Democratic political strategist advising several big-money backers, released a statement Sunday following Biden’s withdrawal supporting Harris. After she dropped out, Harris became a prominent surrogate for Biden before being named his vice presidential pick in August 2020.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s, Harris, ”, “, Biden, it’s, I’ve, Kamala, ” Biden, Jaime Harrison, Donald Trump, ” Logistically, Trump, LaTosha Brown, “ We’ve, Hillary Clinton, Andy Kim of, Angela Alsobrooks of, Sen, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Brown, Biden’s, ” Harris, Dmitri Mehlhorn, “ Kamala Harris, ” Mehlhorn, Scranton Joe, John Morgan, –, California Sen, Barbara Boxer, Jeff Sessions, Brett Kavanaugh, Martin Luther King Jr, ’, Beau, “ I’ve, Mike Pence, Kayla Tausche, Eva McKend, Jeff Zeleny Organizations: CNN, Democratic, Democratic Party, Democratic National, Biden, Republican, Black Democrats, Black, Congressional Black Caucus PAC, Cal, Scranton, University of California, Hastings College of Law, San, San Francisco ., Senate, White, Trump, Howard University Locations: American, Central America, Andy Kim of New Jersey, Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland, Oakland California, Berkeley, India, Jamaica, Oakland, California’s Bay, Alameda County, San Francisco, California

☆ NASA’s Curiosity rover makes its ‘most unexpected’ find on Mars
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —The Curiosity rover has made its most unusual find to date on Mars: rocks made of pure sulfur. “I think it’s the strangest find of the whole mission and the most unexpected,” said Ashwin Vasavada, Curiosity project scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Previously, while exploring Mars, NASA’s Spirit rover broke one of its wheels and had to drag it along while using the other five to drive backward. And Vasavada says it’s what inspired the team to “look behind” the Curiosity rover — otherwise they wouldn’t have seen the crushed sulfur. To determine what process formed the sulfur rocks, the team considered nearby bedrock instead.

Persons: ”, Ashwin Vasavada, “, Sharp, White, Vasavada, ” Vasavada, Briony Horgan, Curiosity, Mount Sharp, Becky Williams, Gediz, “ It’s, we’re, ” Curiosity’s, “ I’m Organizations: CNN, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL, NASA, Caltech, Mars, NASA SVS, Spirit, Purdue University, Planetary Science Institute, Curiosity’s Locations: Pasadena , California, ”, Mars, West Lafayette , Indiana, Mt, Gediz, Gale, Tucson , Arizona

☆ Live Updates: U.S. Jobs Report Expected to Show Slower Pace of Hiring
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Talmon Joseph Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

PinnedThe monthly employment report on Friday is projected to show that employers added 190,000 jobs in June, according to a Bloomberg survey of economists. That would be a downshift from the 272,000 jobs added in May. The economy remains solid overall, with unemployment still low, the stock market hovering at new highs and wage growth outpacing inflation. But many economists say the labor market is in a sensitive place. Interest rates, which the Federal Reserve has driven significantly higher since 2022, have remained elevated longer than many businesses had hoped.

Persons: —, Jerome H, Powell, Nancy Vanden Houten Organizations: Bloomberg, Federal Reserve, Bank of America, Fed, Oxford Locations: U.S

☆ Can the Labour Party Bring Back Britain’s Green Groove?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Somini Sengupta | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Britain, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, erstwhile coal-burning imperial behemoth, wants to be a “clean energy superpower.”At least that’s the promise of the man poised to be the next prime minister, Keir Starmer. His Labour Party was projected to win the parliamentary elections on Thursday, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule. Labour made big campaign promises on climate. It’s where the Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, giving rise to a global economy driven by coal, oil and gas and with it, the emissions of planet-heating greenhouse gases. So the speed and scale of Britain’s energy transition is likely to be closely watched by other industrialized countries and emerging economies alike.

Persons: Keir Starmer Organizations: Labour Party, Conservative Party, Labour, Industrial Locations: Britain, It’s

☆ They set off around the world on a motorcycle and ‘fell off many times.’ Now they’re in the record books
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

We didn’t know whether we’d get to the end.”Record-setting journeyOllie Gamblin and Lavi Scholl have set the record for the youngest duo to circumnavigate the globe by motorbike. Keen to take things further, the couple began planning a cycling trip around the world. The couple, known as “Lavi and Ollie” were loaned a Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT by UK dealership Motorcycle World, and Gamblin says he fell over while riding out of the parking lot. “That was really, really challenging for me,” Scholl says. They plan to head off on a UK-based riding trip so that Scholl can improve her motorcycle skills.

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☆ I met my best friend of 16 years for the first time at her wedding. It felt like a reunion with an old friend.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Demi Drew | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I met Miranda 16 years ago on a social networking website called Bebo; before Instagram and Tiktok, this is where many teens spent their time online. I lived in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, and Miranda lived in Virginia, US. We grew together, even thousands of miles apartI was 13 years old, and Miranda was 12 years old, and we were at the crux of growing up. AdvertisementMeeting Miranda for the first time felt like reuniting with an old friend. We talked like we had physically been in each other's lives for 16 years, not separated by thousands of miles.

Persons: —, Miranda, Demi, Booth, I've, I'd Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Eastern, South Africa, Virginia, United States, New York

☆ Sending our kids to summer camp was more expensive than a family trip to Europe. We enjoyed it so much we ended up moving to Portugal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. My husband, Olly, and I calculated that we'd spend at least $12,000 sending them for 10 weeks. It wasn't as if they would be at camp all day — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. instead. Our kids integrated into the Portuguese cultureThen, in 2022, Olly's boss moved with his family to Spain full-time. AdvertisementI don't want to return to New York CityI don't worry about healthcare bills any longer.

Persons: —, Patrice Poltzer, Olly, Poltzer, I'd, We'd, It's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Brooklyn, Olly's, England, London, Europe, Croatia, Zagreb, France, Spain, Portugal, New York City, Patrice Poltzer Portugal, New York, Mexico City, Lisbon, I'd, Chicago

☆ RV sales are picking up. That’s a good sign for the economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

When consumer sentiment falters or the economy starts to teeter, RV sales follow suit, said Michael Hicks, an economics professor at Ball State University and director of Indiana University’s Center for Business and Economic Research. “People don’t make these large, luxury purchases unless they’re actually feeling better about the economy,” said Hicks, who follows the RV industry closely. “It’s so sensitive to interest rate changes, which often precede a downturn.”A Winnebago travel trailer at Motor Sportsland RV dealership in Salt Lake City on April 6, 2020. Nika Shneyder and her father and business partner, Alex Shneyder, standing by a Chill RV in Malibu RV Park, California, in 2019. They moved down to a historically strong, but noticeably smaller, 493,000 the next year, according to data from the RV Industry Association.

Persons: That’s, Nika Shneyder, “ We’re, ” Shneyder, “, Michael Hicks, ”, Hicks, George Frey, bode, ” Michael J, Happe, hasn’t, We’ve, we’ve, Covid, Alex Shneyder, Nika, they’d, Monika Geraci, David Titus, Ty Wright, there’s, Ball State’s Hicks, ’ Titus, they’re, we’ll, Titus, ” Titus Organizations: CNN, Ball State University, Indiana University’s Center for Business, Economic Research, Bloomberg, Getty, Winnebago Industries, RV Industry, Dealers, RVs, Consumers, HL Enterprise, Manufacturing, of Labor Statistics Locations: Los Angeles, teeter, Salt Lake City, YOLO, Malibu, , California, Elkhart , Indiana, The Northern Indiana, South Bend, Elkhart, “, Elkhart .

☆ Live Updates: Tony Awards Begin Honoring the Best of Broadway
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Michael Paulson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

ETImage “The Outsiders,” choreographed by the brothers Rick and Jeff Kuperman, is one of five shows to be nominated for best choreography. Credit... Sara Krulwich/The New York TimesIn the Broadway musical adaptation of “The Outsiders,” something shocking keeps happening. Sometimes, escaping naturalism, they embody the emotions of the main characters, amplifying the internal. In “Illinoise,” choreographed and directed by Justin Peck, all the characters are dancers, mutely dancing out the scenarios and tender emotions of a Sufjan Stevens album performed live. Accordingly, the choreography takes on most of the responsibility for storytelling, making it the most ambitious nominee — though that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best.

Persons: ”, Rick, Jeff Kuperman, Sara Krulwich, Jesse Robb, Shana Carroll, Annie, Camille A . Brown, they’re, Illinoise, Justin Peck, Stevens Organizations: New York Times, Broadway

☆ 3 big trends are working in Walmart's favor
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Walmart is enjoying the results of a flywheel effect between three major trends. As inflation attracts more customers to the retailer, its relative costs come down. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In a call with investors on Friday, executives at the retail giant revealed how the business is benefiting from a flywheel effect between three major trends. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I finally earned my dream job in the C-suite, but my relationships suffered
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Jennifer Romolini | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I'm good at my job, but it comes at a costIt's a site I wouldn't necessarily read myself, but I understand the assignment. AdvertisementIn addition to meetings and managing the day-to-day operations of our site, I'm in charge of an open-blogging, user-generated-content (UGC) platform, a project of which my bosses are especially proud. "Ambition Monster: A Memoir" by Jennifer Romolini is out June 4. Excerpted from Ambition Monster: A Memoir by Jennifer Romolini. Copyright 2024 Jennifer Romolini.

Persons: Tom Hanks, Kate, Jennifer Romolini, There's, I've, I'm, Alex, We've, revel Organizations: Service, Finance, Sports Locations: Silicon

☆ As TikTok layoffs hit, let-go staffers reflect on what one described as an 'abrupt end to a very chaotic ride'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. "I'm just really disappointed," one laid-off TikTok employee told Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementA second let-go employee who had worked at the company amid political attacks and business-strategy shifts described the layoffs as "an abrupt end to a very chaotic ride." AdvertisementLet-go TikTok staffers wondered, why now?

Persons: —, I'm, Adam Presser, Zenia Mucha, Pappas, Presser, Mucha, ByteDance, TikTok Organizations: Service, Business, Big Tech, Google Locations: Brazil, France

☆ Iga Swiatek beats Naomi Osaka in French Open classic
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

With her biggest triumph in years, Naomi Osaka lost to world No. 1 and three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open today, Wednesday May 29. Few even considered that Osaka, less than a year after giving birth, with little success on clay, would stand a chance. Swiatek saved a match point, then let Osaka’s errors bring her back on serve. A killer cross-court backhand winner brought her to match point, and then she watched Osaka send one more backhand long.

Persons: Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, It’s, Swiatek, Roland Garros, Philippe, Osaka, Richard Gasquet, Mateo Villalba Organizations: Wednesday, Osaka, Getty Locations: Osaka, California

☆ Walmart is finding its groove — and that should terrify Target
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Walmart keeps posting strong earnings, driven in part by gains among higher-income shoppers. Bit by bit, Walmart is looking more like Target, and that should terrify the smaller rival. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The Bentonville retailer on Thursday reported a solid 6% year-over-year improvement in first-quarter sales, with profits growing even faster.

Persons: —, Doug McMillon Organizations: Walmart, Service, Business Locations: Bentonville

☆ Buckle up America: Powell says interest rates will likely stay higher for longer as inflation stubbornly refuses to come down
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewInflation and interest rates are still high, but Americans shouldn't count on any relief just yet. Advertisement"The status of the battle against inflation requires that interest rates remain elevated in the near-term," Hamrick said. "The first quarter in the United States was notable for its lack of further progress on inflation," Powell said during the panel. But while job seekers and workers may find this cooldown concerning, that moderation is also welcome and the labor market is still strong. "Paired with high borrowing costs — like high interest rates on your credit cards — and the current economy can feel quite uncomfortable," Renter added.

Persons: —, That's, Mark Hamrick, Hamrick, Jerome Powell, Powell, Joanne Hsu, Nick Bunker, Ted Rossman, Rossman, Elizabeth Renter, Renter, it's Organizations: Service, Federal Reserve, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI, Business, Federal, University of Michigan, North America Locations: Amsterdam, United States, —

☆ This US couple spent a year exploring the world with their young family
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —When Margaret Bensfield Sullivan envisioned the type of family who might jet off for a year to explore the world together, she had a very specific image in her head. According to Sullivan, she and her husband had never traveled with their kids before their big trip. “We loved to travel as a couple,” Sullivan explains, recalling how they visited countries like Thailand, Cambodia, Argentina and Turkey together before starting their family. They won’t remember anything.”However, Sullivan explains that a work trip to Tanzania in 2017 completely changed her perspective. ‘Following the sun’When it came to planning their route, the Sullivan family decided to “follow the sun.” Margaret Bensfield SullivanOnce they’d made up their minds, the couple spent seven or eight months “working out the logistics” and winding their lives in New York down.

Persons: Margaret Bensfield Sullivan, Sullivan, ” Sullivan, Teddy, Willa, James, “, ‘, ”, they’d, “ It’s, they’ve, didn’t, you’re, shouldn’t, Lucia, we’re Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Sullivans, Sun Locations: New York, Thailand, Cambodia, Argentina, Turkey, Tanzania, South America, Africa, East, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Mongolia, Vietnam, Indonesia, “, Mexico, Guatemala, Italy, Greece, Grenada, Barbados, Dominica, St

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