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The Travel Planner Who Forgot to Plan Her Own Trip

I plan travel for a living, but somehow forgot to plan my own four days in Barcelona. Here’s how I’m approaching a return to a favorite city with great food, neighborhood exploring, and plenty of flexibility.

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Traveling for the Experience, Not the Checklist

What if your next trip wasn't about seeing everything, but experiencing a destination? Explore our approach to small-group travel, with Finland and Estonia as inspiration for traveling beyond the sightseeing checklist.

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Lesson Learned: Why I Never Travel Without Insurance

I used to think travel insurance was only for lost luggage or trip cancellations. Then my dad suffered a medical emergency in the middle of the Atlantic, and we were faced with a nearly $20,000 onboard medical bill. That experience completely changed how I think about travel insurance—and why I'll never travel without it again.

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