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☆ 4 ways Brian Niccol can use his Chipotle playbook to reinvigorate Starbucks
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

At Starbucks, Niccol inherits a company that under previous leadership consistently disappointed investors with weakening sales, including back-to-back periods of negative same-store sales growth this year. Operations Upon taking over Chipotle, Niccol's focus was on improving operations after the rise of digital orders complicated execution and increased wait times. The addition of shelves alone accelerated the use of Chipotle's second "make line," where digital orders are prepared in the back of the store. To rebuild consumer trust at Chipotle, Chipotle launched the "Behind the Foil" campaign to showcase transparency in food preparation. His marketing approach "brought new news in a positive way toward Chipotle," Silberman said.

Persons: Brian Niccol's, Brian Niccol, Jim Cramer, Laxman Narasimhan, Niccol, Chipotle, Howard Schultz, Narasimhan, Schultz, Jefferies, Andy Barish, Barish, Lauren Silberman, Silberman, Rachel Ruggeri, there's, It's, Carne Asada, Queso Blanco, Chipotle's, Deutsche Bank's Silberman, hasn't, Tressie Lieberman, Lieberman, Jim Cramer's, Jim, Adam Jeffery Organizations: Starbucks, CNBC, Street, North America, Deutsche Bank ., Deutsche, Taco, Yum Brands, Yahoo, LinkedIn, Starbucks Workers Locations: Chipotle, Niccol, China, U.S, Denver, Michigan, Maine

☆ Here's what Wall Street money managers are doing to prepare their portfolios for their 3 biggest election concerns
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

As election day draws near, 400 Wall Street money managers identified their top concerns. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Policy initiatives could have a significant impact on the economy, especially on issues concerning inflation, the housing market, employment, and international trade. Investors can benefit from both parties: Republicans would likely pass investor-friendly tax and energy policy, while Democrats would pass more favorable US-China and trade policy. AdvertisementHere's what Wall Street is worried about this election cycle and how top money managers are preparing their portfolios for November.

Persons: —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, PGIM, Wall, Kara Murphy, –, isn't, Murphy, Trump, Harris, we've Organizations: Service, Republican, White House, Congress, Investors, Kestra Investment Management, Social Security, Biden, Research, Senate, Democrat Locations: China, Latin America, Southeast Asia, deglobalization

☆ Auto giants launch a flurry of cheaper electric vehicles — taking the fight to China
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis NV, beside a Citroen C5 Aircross Concept automobile at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. So, Citroen, Peugeot [and] Renault, they are all showing some smaller affordable models," Poliscanova said. The partly covered wheel of a BYD Co. electric vehicle at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. "This year in Europe, we did not have affordable models, so people are not buying those overpriced premium vehicles. Not that many full electric vehicles in Europe for less than that price," he added.

Persons: Carlos Tavares, Julia Poliscanova, Poliscanova, carmaker, Environment's Poliscanova, JATO, Denis Le Vot, CNBC's Charlotte Reed, Le Vot Organizations: Stellantis, Citroen, Paris, Bloomberg, Getty, Europe's, Transport & Environment, CNBC, Peugeot, Renault, carmaker Renault, Tech, Auto, Parc des, Chesnot, U.S, Beijing, Dacia, EV Locations: Paris, France, PARIS, Europe, China, Dacia, EVs, Parc, U.S

☆ A series of earthquakes has Southern California shook. Is a big one coming?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Stephanie Elam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

One more thing Southern California is known for: earthquakes. While the San Andreas is the most famous, scientists know it’s not the only fault that can produce a powerful earthquake in Southern California. Residents clean up in the Van Nuys neighborhood following the 1994 Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles on January 17, 1994. Many newcomers have no idea the havoc a big earthquake can wreak, including young Angelinos who grew up in Southern California‘s quiet times. “We need to be prepared, because we could have an earthquake that’s pretty big at any time,” Husker said.

Persons: there’s, ”, Kate Scharer, Andreas, it’s, Robert de Groot, Vinnie Zuffante, Angelinos, They’ve, ” Allen Husker, “ There’s, Husker, Clarence Wayne Dean, Douglas C, ” Scharer, Scharer, Don’t, “, de Groot, ” Husker Organizations: Los Angeles CNN, Pasadena, United States Geological Survey, Geological Survey, California Institute of Technology, Southern California Seismic, CNN, Los Angeles Police, Disease Locations: Hollywood, Southern California, Los Angeles, Malibu, San Gabriel, Sierra, Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, Southern, California, California , Oregon, Washington

☆ I tested Uber's new $18 airport shuttle service in New York City, and it's a game changer
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Priyanka Rajput | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Uber launched an $18 shuttle service from Midtown Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport. I tried the service to and from the airport and have already reserved my next ride for Thanksgiving. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Last week, Uber announced the launch of a new $18 shuttle service from three Manhattan locations to LaGuardia Airport and back starting October 8. To test the new service, I took a shuttle from Penn Station to LaGuardia's Terminal C and returned from the airport to Port Authority.

Persons: Uber, —, who've, Camiel Irving, Uber's Organizations: LaGuardia Airport, Service, Port Authority of New, Future Market, Wall, Penn Station, Port Authority Locations: Midtown Manhattan, New York City, LaGuardia, Manhattan, Port Authority of New York, New Jersey, Queens, Canada, Port

☆ Everything our editors bought for Amazon October Prime Day 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Aksha Mittapalli | Aksha Mittapalli Is An Editorial Intern For Select On Nbc News. She Is A Senior At Nyu | Double Majoring In Journalism | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +17 min

Whether we're stocking up on familiar favorites or taking advantage of big discounts, NBC Select editors made good use of Prime Day. Below are all the products we added to our carts this October Prime Day. I never don’t have extra bottles in my apartment and I always like to stock up on it during Prime Day. I always buy basics on Prime Day, so this was a no-brainer to throw in my cart last minute. To round up this list, I asked editors what they bought for Prime Day and why they bought each product.

Persons: – Lindsay Schneider, – Mili, La, I’ve, – Cory Fernandez, bobby pins, – Lauren Swanson, they’re, Mili, Zoe Malin, – Rebecca Rodriguez, – Aksha, – Bianca Alvarez, Ana Luisa, Anker, Aksha, – Ella Morrissey, – Nikki Brown, Rosalie Sparaco, It’s comfy, they’ve, – Ashley Morris, – Zoe Malin, – Jordan Bowman, I’m, TikTok Organizations: NBC, La Roche, Apple, Amazon, July’s, Prime, Facebook, Twitter Locations: Poppi

You don't need to know exactly how you'll use your retirement savings — instead, focus on timing. I recently spoke with my financial planner, Liz Schieck, about investing and saving for retirement. I asked her what she's hearing from clients, particularly millennials and Gen Z clients, about best practices. Current trends around investing and retirementMany new clients at Schieck's firm first reach out because they want to discuss saving for retirement. Schieck believes that you don't always have to know what you're saving for.

Persons: Liz Schieck, —, Schieck, you've, they're, doesn't Organizations: Service

A credit score under these thresholds is also called a sub-prime credit score, which means that creditors might think twice when reviewing your application for a credit line. However, a combination of serious negative marks on your credit score may seriously hurt your credit score, putting you on the lower end of the score range. Minimal credit history: A minimal credit history means you haven't been using credit (like a credit card or loan) for much time. While one credit check on your credit report may dent your credit score by a few points, several of these in a short period of time will significantly hurt your credit score. While one credit check on your credit report may dent your credit score by a few points, several of these in a short period of time will significantly hurt your credit score.

Persons: VantageScore, aren't, you'll, Enoch Omololu, Erik Beguin, Kendall Meade, Jennifer, Read Organizations: New Canadians, Austin Capital Bank, Business, Yahoo, Finance, CBS, MSNBC, CNBC, Forbes, Black Enterprise, USA, The Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business, Business Journalists Locations: annualcreditreport.com, America, TheGrio, New York City

☆ I worried my husband and I wouldn't last once we became empty-nesters — but we've since discovered how to keep our 24-year marriage strong
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Felicia Slattery | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Our love for cruising saved our marriage after our kids went to college. I love traveling and was excited to do more of it, just the two of us. She even splurged for everyone to get an upgraded balcony cabin, which made all the difference. Felicia SlatteryOnce our kids went away to school, we leaned into our love of cruising together. We've shared memorable moments that have reignited the spark in our marriage, from watching balcony sunsets to embarking on unforgettable shore excursions.

Persons: —, He's, we'd, Felicia Slattery, We'd, he'd, We've Organizations: Cruises, Service, Disney

☆ Ali Wong leans on her mom and ex-husband to succeed as a working mom
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ali Wong said she brings her mom along with her kids on tours. But Wong still credits her mother and ex-husband for helping out with the kids when she's on tour. AdvertisementLearning how to lean on her mom and ex-husband while raising two kids has helped Ali Wong continue her success as a working mom. In an interview with InStyle, published on Tuesday, the comedian said she brings her mom and kids on her stand-up tours. After having children, Wong continued to pursue her career in comedy and acting.

Persons: Ali Wong, Wong, she's, —, InStyle, Lauryn Hill, Mari, Nikki, Justin Hakuta, weren't, I've, it's, I'm, Stephanie Ross, Mom, Nirmala Sequeira, Jennifer Biggs Organizations: Service, Netflix, Hollywood, BI Locations: America

☆ Sweden told people to open their hearts to immigrants 10 years ago. Its U-turn has been dramatic
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Sweden registered 81,301 asylum seekers in 2014, data shows. Jonas Ekstromer | Afp | Getty Images"It pains me that Sweden is no longer capable of receiving asylum seekers at the high level we do today. Since then, Sweden's immigration policy has been on a one-way street. A decade ago, all member states of the European Union were encouraged to welcome asylum seekers and refugees fleeing conflict zones in the Middle East, notably Syria but also Iraq and Afghanistan. This year, Sweden is expected to have its lowest number of asylum seekers since 1997.

Persons: Laurie Noble, Sweden's, Fredrik Reinfeldt, Jonas Ekstromer, Stefan Löfven, Jimmie Akesson, Ulf Kristersson, Ebba Busch, Johan Pehrson, Kristersson, Linnea Rheborg, Jacob Lind, " Lind, Lind, Lesbos Spencer Platt, Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard Organizations: Stone, Getty, Afp, Sweden Democrats, Sweden, Moderate, Liberal, Christian Democrats, Malmö University, CNBC, European, UN Refugee Agency, Swedish Migration Agency, EU, Migration, Nurphoto Locations: Stockholm, Sweden, Europe, Syria, Malmo, Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Afghanistan, Swedish, Sundbyberg, Germany, Lesbos, Stockholm City

☆ As forex markets await political shocks, one tipping point could lead to a 'catastrophic trade' that unwinds markets
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The yen carry trade unwind in August led to a temporary market pullback and recovery. AdvertisementThe foreign exchange market has been eerily quiet since the yen carry trade unwind. Much of the moves from the yen carry unwinding witnessed in August happened at this layer, Barrett said. But what we've seen in the yen carry trade is only the beginning, Barrett said. "Now, you may not think that's a yen carry trade, but it's absolutely the purest yen carry trade because all of that pension fund money started off as yen," Barrett said.

Persons: —, David Barrett, allocators, unwinding, Barrett, It's, it's, Harris, David, Trump Organizations: Service, EBC Financial, Bank of, Bloomberg, Big Tech, Nvidia Locations: Bank of Japan, Japan

☆ Hallways are disappearing from America's homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementAs homeowners and builders make tough design choices, hallways are disappearing from many newly built homes. Highland Homes' Palermo floor plan. Courtesy of Highland HomesBy contrast, a Highland Homes floor plan from 2018 for a one-story home has more hallways. Why long hallways are becoming passéThere are several reasons hallways are being phased out of newly built homes, apart from saving money for builders. Courtesy of Highland HomesPictured above is Highland Homes' 608 floor plan, a two-story home of about 4,500 square feet released in 2020.

Persons: John Burns, Mikaela Arroyo, Arroyo, It's, Taylor Morrison, Jen Shurtleff, Shurtleff, — Organizations: National Association of Home Builders, John Burns Research, Consulting, Trends, JBREC, Tri Pointe Homes, Forbes, Highland Homes, Highland, Homes, Generations United Locations: Tri Pointe, Texas, Highland, Dallas, Fort Worth , Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Palermo

☆ I crowdsourced travel tips for my 3-month European vacation. I ended up on a stranger's boat shrimping in Norway's fjords.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Shrimping on a stranger's boat in Norway's FjordsOn this trip, I want to do something different and create a community of people that I could ask for recommendations. Related storiesI received a direct message from a shrimp company, Færder Sjømat, asking if I wanted to join them on a shrimp boat. It was just me and the two of them on the little boat, so it felt really personal. Another challenge is that when you're traveling by yourself, you're fully in charge of taking care of yourself. So my advice is — if you're traveling solo, slow down, and learn how to take care of yourself and your health on the road.

Persons: Gabriel Escobar backpacked, —, Gabriel Escobar, Færder Sjømat, Escobar, Gabe Escobar, I'd Organizations: Service Locations: Europe, Norway, Copenhagen, Shrimping, Oslo, Norwegian

☆ LDP election: Japan’s next prime minister could be its first woman leader
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Helen Regan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Japan’s ruling party will elect its new leader Friday, and the winner will become the country’s next prime minister. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is not in the running after his surprise announcement last month that he would step down following a series of political scandals that fueled calls for him to resign. With the upcoming US presidential election, the new prime minister will navigate Japan’s relations with a new American leader at a time of growing security challenges in Asia, including an increasingly assertive China and a belligerent North Korea. Koizumi, 43, is the US-educated, charismatic son of popular former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, and could be Japan’s youngest prime minister of the post-war period. He sits on the more progressive wing of the conservative party.

Persons: CNN —, Shinjiro Koizumi, Shigeru Ishiba, Fumio Kishida, haven’t, Kishida, “, Koizumi, ” Yu Uchiyama, Margaret Thatcher, Shinzo Abe, –, Junichiro Koizumi, acceding, Ishiba Organizations: CNN, Liberal Democratic Party, LDP, Partnership, Tokyo University, Reuters, Bank of, NATO Locations: Japan, China, Japan’s, American, Asia, North Korea, Pacific, South Korea, Bank of Japan

☆ A self-taught engineer at Google shares the 8 best Google programming courses you can access for free
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Many new programmers who start in Gaba's shoes turn to free YouTube videos or their pricey counterpart, programming courses. "I started learning programming very late in my life, around 25, and I was completely confused at the time," Gaba told Business Insider. In the search for alternative resources, Gaba discovered ways to access Google's programming courses for free. AdvertisementAuditing a Google programming course allows you to enroll without receiving credit or a certification. Gaba recommends Google's Machine Learning Crash Course as a great way to dabble in machine learning without being overwhelmed by every algorithm out there.

Persons: —, Sahil Gaba, Gaba, SQL Gaba, GitHub Gaba, It's, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Google, Business, Gaba, Amazon, Trade, Linux, SQL, Big Tech, Cybersecurity Locations: tmartinelli

☆ The biggest mistakes beginners make when traveling in an RV, according to RV lifers who have traveled to all 50 states
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Marc and Julie Bennett told Business Insider that many newbies to RV life don't research enough before buying their new home on wheels. Marc and Julie pose for a selfie with their RV. RV Love"It's not like buying a car," Julie said. Julie said people should do more research before purchasing an RV than they would for a regular vehicle. "It's often better to buy a well-cared-for pre-owned RV than it is to buy a new RV.

Persons: Marc, Julie Bennett, Julie

☆ A boomer who couldn't afford retirement in the US moved to Ecuador and said she's living an 'upscale life on a modest budget'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

She said she went from stressing constantly about retirement to living comfortably, though life is at times lonely. "Between all those things, the result of that wonderful, exciting life was that I didn't save for retirement," Gretchen said. Living comfortably for cheaperWith $3,000 a month and a small brokerage account, Gretchen and her husband live comfortably in Ecuador. Gretchen Kay and her husband live in a newly built condo in Ecuador. In Utah, they paid over $1,000 a year in property insurance and about $1,000 in property taxes.

Persons: Gretchen Kay, Robert, Gretchen, Ecuador Gretchen, wasn't, she's Organizations: Service, Business, Walmart, Social Security, Mayo Clinic, Google Locations: Ecuador, Utah, Canoa, San Vicente, Moab, South America, Peru, Ecuador's, San Diego, Quito, Cuenca

☆ 5 things to know about billionaires, from a personal assistant to the uber-wealthy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Now, he places personal and executive assistants with CEOs, billionaires, and celebrities. Here are five things to know about billionaires, according to a billionaire whisperer. Brian Daniel worked as a personal assistant for ultra-high-net-worth clients — including members of the royal family of Saudi Arabia. "A lot of billionaires like bragging rights, where they want access to things that other people can't get access to." Advertisement"They can afford to pay the bill to have the celebrities come to their parties and be on their yachts," Daniel said.

Persons: —, They're, Brian Daniel, he's, Warren Buffett, there's, Daniel, Damien Hirst, Jeff Bezos —, they're, doesn't, they've, I've, didn't Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Hollywood, Saudi Arabia, Europe

☆ I took my 8-month-old on a cruise. I was surprised at how baby-friendly it was, and I'm ready to go on one again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Marissa Willman | ) 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. Although I'd been a longtime cruise naysayer, I decided to take a chance last month and solo travel with my then 8-month-old daughter on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Cruise ships offer flexibility to adapt to a baby's mood easilyOn a cruise ship, there are dozens of options for dining, entertainment, and activities right outside your door, making it an incredibly flexible vacation option. This flexibility was especially handy for a mom traveling solo. After we settled into our cabin, the traveling came to us — and as a solo mom, I can't imagine an easier way to travel with an infant.

Persons: —, I'd, cuddles Organizations: Service, Business, Royal Locations: Royal Caribbean, Bahamas

☆ The world’s best pizza for 2024 isn’t in Naples – or even in Italy. Here’s where it is …
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Una Pizza Napoletana, opened by pizza maestro Anthony Mangieri in March 2022, not only beat out US competitors but also global ones. That includes pizzerias in Naples, Italy, the holy land for pizza aficionados and foodies in general. Why Una Pizza Napoletana? Una Pizza Napoletana is located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Una Pizza Napoletana (New York, USA)2.

Persons: Anthony Mangieri, “, ” Mangieri, Don Antonio, Diego Vigtaliano, Mark Weinberg, Una, Anthony, Margherita, Cosacca, Mangieri, ”, Diego Vitagliano, Francesco Martucci, Sartoria Panatieri, Seu Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Una, Napoli Locations: Italy, Side, pizzerias, Naples, New, York, United States, New York, South Korea, Bolivia, India, Lower, Manhattan, New Jersey, New Jersey , New York, Connecticut, Amalfi, Una, Houston, USA, Caserta, Tokyo, Japan, Milan, London, England, San Francisco , USA, San Bonifacio, Barcelona, Spain, Rome

☆ Your old Facebook and Instagram posts were probably used to train Meta's AI. You can't opt-out as an American, but you can do this instead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

While users in the European Union can opt out of having their data used to train Meta's AI models, such an option doesn't exist in the US or Australia. The section on generative AI from Meta's privacy center says, "We use public posts and comments on Facebook and Instagram to train generative AI models for these features and for the open-source community. Meta says setting your audience to something besides "public" will keep your data from being used to train its AI models. Likewise, Meta says it may use your interactions with AI features, such as "messages to AI chats, questions you ask and images you ask Meta AI to imagine for you." AI competitors like Google and OpenAI have already made deals with many news publishers for training data.

Persons: —, It's, Melinda Claybaugh, Meta execs, Chris Cox, Instagram Organizations: Service, Meta, Facebook, Business, European Union, Bloomberg's Tech, Google Locations: Australia, European

☆ Dutch neobank Bunq goes on hiring spree, targeting digital nomads, as other fintechs slash jobs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Dutch digital bank Bunq is plotting re-entry into the U.K. to tap into a "large and underserved" market of some 2.8 million British "digital nomads." "Bunq focusses on digital nomads who tend to roam the world," Ali Niknam, Bunq's CEO and co-founder, told CNBC via emailed comments. And in the U.K., Bunq is awaiting a decision from financial regulators on an application to become a licensed e-money institution, or EMI. Many of these positions will be part of a "tailored digital nomad" program that allows staff to work from anywhere in the world, Bunq said. Bunq earlier this year reported its first full year of profitability, generating 53.1 million euros ($58.51 million) in net profit in 2023.

Persons: Pavlo Gonchar, Bunq, Britain's, Ali Niknam, Niknam, Coinbase, Klarna, Bunq's Niknam Organizations: Getty Images, CNBC, European Union, U.S, EMI, PayPal Locations: United States, Amsterdam, Sofia, Istanbul, Munich, Paris, Dublin, Madrid, London, New York City

☆ I moved from New Jersey to Puerto Rico for a whirlwind romance. I felt a lot of culture shock, but I miss the island now that I'm gone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Fallon Shay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here are the biggest differences and culture shocks I experienced while living in Puerto Rico. I immediately admired the welcoming attitude of the people I met in Puerto RicoI appreciated the calm environment in Puerto Rico. I wouldn't trade my time in Puerto Rico for the worldI'll always cherish my time in Puerto Rico. AdvertisementThough the relationship that brought me to Puerto Rico didn't last, the island left a mark on me. I cherish the memories I made, and a piece of my heart will always remain in Puerto Rico.

Persons: —, Fallon Shay, I'd, mealtimes, I've Organizations: Service, Business, Puerto Rico didn't Locations: New Jersey, Peru, San Juan , Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Manhattan, San Juan, Spanish, Puerto, Northeastern

☆ I took my son traveling without my partner. I was surprised by how easy parenting was on vacation, and it helped us bond.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Jennifer Sizeland | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

After my son was born, getting him out of the house felt like an insurmountable task. Once I'd mastered what I needed to bring with me to keep him happy, I took my son to the Lake District for a weekend without my partner. It's a bonding experienceMy son is now 3, and I've just taken him away on vacation for four days without my partner. Now, I find more peace and satisfaction than I ever thought possible in watching him throwing stones into a lake. There's a real joy to be had in slow travel, and solo adventures with my son have helped me to achieve that.

Persons: I'd, Jennifer Sizeland, I've, tantrums, Taj Organizations: Service Locations: Lake, Machu Picchu, Angkor

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