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☆ I'm an Iraq War vet who left the US for a life in Europe. I have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She said moving to Europe was the best decision for her family and she has no regrets. This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Michelle B. Dallocchio, an Iraq War veteran of Pacific Islander heritage who left the US for Europe. Moving back to the US is a hard noUltimately, I have no regrets about moving abroad. Michelle Dallocchio has no regrets about moving abroad. For us, moving abroad and ending up in Italy was the right move.

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☆ Taiwan is fast becoming a hub for outdoor adventure and wellness seekers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Joe Yogerst | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But rather than one of the more obvious outdoor wellness and adventure hubs, it’s actually Taiwan. “Several factors have contributed to the rapid growth of outdoor sports in Taiwan,” says Kate Chen of the Taiwan Tourism Administration. “There was a huge spike in young adults wanting to go hiking or cycling.”But it’s not just locals discovering the island’s outdoor opportunities. Floating in the South China Sea between Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Philippines, Dongsha Marine National Park offers an entirely different take on outdoor adventure. They also provide a venue for more than 100 nature trails that are part of a national trails network created in 2002.

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☆ I've visited every US national park alone. Here are 8 mistakes I see first-time travelers make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Over the past 10 years, I've traveled alone to all 63 major US national parks. First-time travelers often don't realize they sometimes have to secure reservations ahead of time. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Now that I've been to all 63 major national parks, I've seen plenty of other new travelers in my shoes. Here are the eight most common mistakes I see first-time travelers make when visiting the national parks.

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☆ Climate Action 15: 2024's Leading Innovators for a Sustainable Future
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Editor's note: Business Insider's reporters and editors nominated leaders based on insights from past Climate Action honorees, expert sources, and reader submissions. Courtesy of Jayson RicamaraSaudi Arabia, with its hot desert climate and little fresh water, is one of the most difficult farming environments. AdvertisementIyris in October also launched a sustainable-farming pilot in Saudi Arabia with chemical and plastic manufacturers as well as companies including Red Sea Global, a luxury tourism developer. A UN climate panel estimated that harnessing wave energy could supply 20% more electricity than the world produced in 2022. The US is trying to shore up its own mining and manufacturing base to curb China's power, including in battery recycling.

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☆ My son used to hate hiking. After visiting 40 national parks, I've found the tricks for making it fun for him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I do my research, set realistic goals, and choose hikes that are firmly within my son's abilities. I try to avoid a hike we can't reasonably complete. Amanda AdlerAlthough this may seem like a no-brainer, knowing what we're getting into is the key to our success. Now I take the time to fully research the hiking conditions, and I'll watch full POV YouTube videos to be sure I have the lay of the land before committing to a trek. I also plan for plenty of extra time — well beyond what's recommended for the hike — so my son can rest as needed without feeling rushed.

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☆ I spent $170 on 4 failed tours to see the northern lights and then finally saw them while waiting at a bus stop
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Eibhlis Gale-Coleman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I spent $170 on four failed northern-light tours, then saw the lights while waiting at a bus stop. AdvertisementSo far, I've spent about two years trying to find the best northern lights. During this period, I've spent $170 on four failed tours and gathered plenty of intel on the dos and don'ts of spotting them. The next day, while waiting at a bus stop in the city center, the northern lights appeared in colorful irony. There are ways to try to see the northern lights even if you skip toursNorthern lights can look different depending on where you are.

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☆ I've been to all 63 major US national parks. Here are the 3 I love going back to and the 3 I'm glad I saw once.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Over the past decade, I've traveled solo to all 63 major US national parks. However, there are some parks I don't plan on returning to because they're more difficult to get to. AdvertisementI've spent the last decade traveling solo to all 63 major US national parks. On the other hand, the parks I'm glad to have only seen once are likely some of the most impressive parks of all — but they're more challenging to get to logistically and financially. Here are the three parks I love returning to, and the three I'm glad I've checked off my list.

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☆ Her wife died and she went on a cruise. Then she met a fellow passenger who changed her life forever
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

“But Bobbi didn’t.”At the end of the 10-day cruise, Tam disembarked thinking how Bobbi was very different from their ex-husband. Tam & Bobbi WatermanAlmost 1,000 miles apart, Tam and Bobbi stayed in touch via instant messages and social media updates. Tam & Bobbi WatermanAs Bobbi started living authentically in 2023, she and Tam also started preparing for the trip of a lifetime. So when they learned about Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise, a nine-month long world cruise setting sail in December 2023, the couple jumped at the chance. “That was the hardest thing on the world cruise, because my passport was my old name and my old gender.

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☆ A travel expert who has been to 55 countries says these pricey destinations are better during the fall shoulder season
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Travel experts recommend visiting popular destinations during shoulder season for fewer crowds. Shoulder season, between the peak and offseason, offers less congestion and lower travel costs. Fall can be ideal for visiting US and European destinations with better weather and fewer tourists. Brandon Shaw, the cofounder and COO of The Tour Guy, recommends traveling during the shoulder season, or the time between a destination's peak season and the offseason, when travel is less popular and typically less expensive. AdvertisementTourism seasons vary depending on the location, but in many US and European destinations, shoulder season tends to land in the fall.

Persons: —, Brandon Shaw, Guy, Shaw Organizations: Service, Business, BI Locations: Rome, Europe

☆ I've been to all 50 states. Here are 8 of the best natural wonders I've seen.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Katherine Parker-Magyar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've seen incredible natural wonders while visiting all 50 states. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. AdvertisementAs a travel writer, I've gone from oceans to national parks in search of the most unique, unforgettable natural wonders in the US. Although I've seen many incredible things while exploring all 50 states, a few natural wonders stand out to me.

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☆ I went to Big Sky — the luxurious ski destination that's giving Aspen a run for its money
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Noah Lederman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Big Sky ski area is still expanding, with more impressive enhancements on the way. Today, however, Big Sky is giving Aspen a run for its money — it's now the third-largest ski area in America. Trams are rare at American ski resorts — there are only 12 in operation across the country, setting Big Sky apart. Big Sky is giving the likes of Aspen a run for its moneyBig Sky has innovative lifts, luxury resorts, and plenty of fine dining. As such, Big Sky may just become the place where the rich and famous choose to play in the winter.

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☆ 10 of the most beautiful places in the US, according to someone who's been to all 50 states
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a solo traveler who's been to every US state and national park. The beauty of Glacier National Park has brought me to tears on several occasions. I've also loved traveling to gorgeous places like Grand Teton National Park and Sedona, Arizona. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . As I started to travel more in my 30s, eventually to all 50 states and 63 major United States national parks, I found that not only did they all exist, but that there was an almost never-ending list of beautiful places.

Persons: I'm, who's, I've, — Organizations: Service, United Locations: Park, Sedona , Arizona, Midwest, United States

☆ My wife and I inherited $250,000 and bought a camper to travel the country. I have no regrets about how we spent the money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Chris Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Chris Mott and his wife used their $250,000 inheritance to buy a truck and trailer for travel. She died the way she lived, surrounded by family, in the house where she had spent nearly 60 years. After selling costs and legal fees, my wife and I received $250,000 in December 2022. AdvertisementThough Nana had never specified how we spent the money, we felt a need to be thoughtful. When Nana received her inheritance, she used it wisely.

Persons: Chris Mott, —, Nana, we've, haven't, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Disney, lhaas Locations: Washington, Southern California, Vancouver , Washington, Anaheim, , Texas, West , Florida

☆ I did a remote internship while also side hustling at a national park. I worked all day but lived in a beautiful place.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

College student Rebecca Bergmaier worked at the Grand Canyon while managing a remote internship. Bergmaier said she'd recommend working in a national park for the summer to other college students. I was looking for something in my dream park, Yellowstone National Park, which I hadn't been to yet. I would just set up my computer and do my internship work from there. I would definitely recommend other students look into spending a summer at national park.

Persons: Rebecca Bergmaier, Bergmaier, she'd, —, You'd, I'd, There's, It's, it's Organizations: Service, Temple University, Xanterra Locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Yellowstone, Niagara, Arizona, Sedona, There's, East Coast

☆ I've traveled solo to all 63 US national parks. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time visitors.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've traveled alone to all 63 US national parks and have picked up lots of tips along the way. AdvertisementI've spent my 30s traveling solo on a quest to visit all 63 United States national parks. Nearly nine years later, I've visited all of the major parks in the US National Parks Service system – and to say I've learned a lot would be an understatement. I'm frequently asked for tips for new visitors who want to make the most of their time in the parks. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time visitors:

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☆ Lovisa Sjoberg survives snake bite during days lost in Australia’s Snowy Mountains
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Lovisa Sjoberg, 48, was spotted by rescuers as she walked along a bush trail in Kosciuszko National Park, southwest of the capital Canberra, on Sunday afternoon. New South Wales Police Superintendent Toby Lindsay said Monday she was “fortunate to be alive” after being bitten by a snake, potentially a copperhead. The northern part of Kosciuszko National Park recently reopened to visitors after an annual closure during winter. Wild horses in the Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales, Australia. SL/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesPlans by the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to shoot brumbies from helicopters led to a failed legal bid to stop the cull this year.

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☆ A traveler who's been to 35 national parks shares her top 5 for fall leaf-peeping
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Priyanka Rajput | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Alexandra Blodgett has been to 35 national parks in the US. She prefers parks with stunning views and epic hikes but also loves leaf-peeping in the fall. She thinks North Cascades National Park in Washington is an underrated fall foliage site. Visiting national parks to see the season's colors, or "leaf peep," is a popular pastime and gives a major boost to some states' economies. Here are her five favorite national parks to visit in fall.

Persons: Alexandra Blodgett, —, We're, She's, Blodgett Organizations: Service, Appalachian State University Locations: Washington

I didn't have a car, and doing work exchanges kept my fixed costs a fraction of what I spent in the US. My mindset was also different: I didn't feel the need to spend money to have fun like I do at home. But the mindset I had while living abroad is what really helped me save: I didn't feel the need to spend money to enjoy myself. I spent one summer living in New York City thanks to a work exchange I found on that same website. The traveler's mindset I had while living abroad encouraged me to explore, get creative, and find fun in the simplest activities.

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☆ My family has traveled to 33 states, but none has wowed us as much as this coastal gem — and, no, it's not Hawaii
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Daryl Austin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

My wife, four kids, and I have been to 33 states together including Hawaii, California, and Maine. Still, Oregon is our favorite state we've visited, and we recently spent eight days exploring it. To date, we've been to 33 states including famously scenic ones like Hawaii, Maine, California, and Montana — and we've found many things to love about each one. We appreciated the picturesque beaches and were happy to find them uncrowdedOur favorite Oregon beach was "Secret Beach." The Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park was our favorite because its 7-mile loop took us to or behind 10 beautiful falls.

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☆ Just the Facts – US Population: Steve Ballmer Talks Through the Numbers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Watch and get the facts about the US population and how America lives. I am Steve Ballmer, I spent 34 years growing Microsoft, 10 years owning the LA Clippers basketball team. For men, that's actually a six percentage point increase since 1960, but the share of young women living at home is up 20 percentage points. Let's look at six different groups of people based upon Census Bureau data. First, let's look at people who identify as white, but not Hispanic.

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☆ A grizzly bear that delighted Grand Teton visitors for decades has been killed by a vehicle in Wyoming
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Cheyenne, Wyoming AP —A famous grizzly bear beloved for decades by countless tourists, biologists and professional wildlife photographers in Grand Teton National Park is dead after being struck by a vehicle in western Wyoming. Unlike many grizzly bears, she was often seen near roads in Grand Teton, drawing crowds and traffic jams. Some believe male grizzlies kill cubs to bring the mother into heat. More than 1,000 people quickly posted comments calling her a queen, a legend and an ambassador for grizzly bears. Hunters sometimes mistake grizzlies for legal-to-hunt black bears or kill grizzlies in self-defense — and wildlife managers often kill grizzlies that prey on cattle and sheep.

Persons: Angi Bruce Organizations: Wyoming AP, grizzlies, Fish Department, Yellowstone region’s grizzlies Locations: Cheyenne, Wyoming, Grand Teton, Jackson, Yellowstone

☆ Disney makes the right pick to lead board as it searches for next CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Iger's CEO contract currently runs until Dec. 31, 2026. Gorman joined Disney's board earlier this year and in August was named the lead of Disney's succession planning committee, which is tasked with finding Iger's replacement. In Nelson Peltz's unsuccessful proxy fight earlier this year, the activist investor took issue with how Disney's board previously handled succession. The firm's new CEO, Ted Pick, has "reaped some of the great success of Gorman," Jim added. Morgan Stanley shares soared to all-time highs last week after it reported top and bottom-line beats for its third quarter .

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☆ I'm a 2-time college dropout and I followed this unusual career advice to land my dream job working in a national park
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Megan Wright didn't know what she wanted to do until she discovered seasonal work in national parks. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Megan Wright, a 29-year-old from Texas who works seasonal jobs in or near national parks. We always joke that you've got to be a little weird to get into seasonal work. I met my fiancé at the Grand Canyon and he was also doing seasonal work. I may not do seasonal work forever, but it's great for nowThere are some people who do seasonal work forever.

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When it comes to overtourism, don't blame the travelers, said Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Rather, it's "lack of management," he told "Squawk Box Asia" Monday. From marketing to managingDestination marketing organizations "must change the 'M' in DMO from marketing to management," Durband told CNBC before the interview. "This is the great awakening that needs to take place, that government needs to understand — tourism is a sector that needs management," he said. Managing tourism 'flows'Managing visitor flows is a strategy that is fast-gaining ground to mitigate overtourism.

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☆ I spent 10 days solo road-tripping through Utah and Arizona. It was gorgeous, but I wish I'd known a few things before I left.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Eibhlis Gale-Coleman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm from the UK, and I took a 10-day road trip across Utah and Arizona to explore and hike. I wish I'd read up a bit more on altitude sickness and planned ahead for the lack of cell signal. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementThis summer, I traveled from the UK to spend 10 days road-tripping around Utah and Arizona. The experience was incredibly liberating, but there are some things I wish I'd known beforehand, especially since this was my first time driving in the US and embarking on a solo road trip.

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