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I planned a dream vacation to Positano. Next time I visit the Amalfi Coast, I’ll stay in this lesser-known gem instead.
Positano, Italy, is known for its colorful, picturesque buildings nestled into the cliffs. This charming village boasts stunning architecture, quaint boutiques, vibrant pottery, fresh seafood, and wine tastings in unique places like converted caves. Experiencing all of this — and more — is exactly…
I spent 3 months traveling in an RV with my 90-year-old mom. It wasn’t as challenging as I expected.
Hitting the road and traveling the country in an RV is nothing new for my 90-year-old mother, Margie. After her husband died when she was 82, she surprised the whole family by buying a 24-foot motorhome she named Whimsey — because she had purchased it on a whim. For over five years, she and Whimsey
I’m a therapist for tech workers in Silicon Valley. There’s a specific type of person who burns out — here’s how I treat them.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nick Sanchez, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s been edited for length and clarity. I would say 99% of my clients cite burnout as one of their biggest problems. As a licensed marriage and family…
The Ford Maverick Hybrid makes a strong case against buying more truck
Americans love a big ole, gas-hungry truck. The full-size Ford F-150 has been America’s bestselling vehicle for more than 40 years. Its closest rivals, the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500, are also top-sellers in the US — and equally gargantuan. Those trucks are running headfirst into the core…
Niche brands are finding online reach through Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club wants to become the place where premium local brands go national. The wholesale clubs are primarily a place to load up on big-brand stuff at bargain prices, but they also pepper a few local surprises throughout the aisles. Now, the Walmart-owned chain is taking those smaller offerings…
Ukraine hopes to coax back thousands of AWOL troops with their choice of commander and deployment area
Ukraine is giving its missing troops a bonus for rejoining the war: The chance to choose their new area of deployment, commander, and job. Kyiv’s defense ministry said on Friday that it would allow troops who are absent without leave, or AWOL, to choose from over 70 units across its three ground…
I bought a one-way ticket to Shanghai, thinking I’d stay for a year. 12 years later, it feels like home.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Graeme Kennedy, a Canadian photographer based in Shanghai. His words have been edited for length and clarity. I grew up in a small town in the Canadian Rockies in the kind of place where you help your neighbor shovel snow off their sidewalk just…
My toddler’s jet lag had us roaming Tokyo before dawn. We saw a side of the city most tourists miss.
At 3:47 a.m., my daughter sat fully upright in bed, wide awake and ready to start the day. It was still dark outside our hotel room in Tokyo, but trying to explain time zones to a 4-year-old is futile. I’ve never struggled with jet lag. I run on caffeine and enthusiasm until my circadian rhythm
Reviews are ruining your life
James Hardaway has a reputation among his friends and family for being a reviews guy. Before making a big purchase, he’ll check Wirecutter and Consumer Reports, do a drive-by of Reddit, and see what’s being said on YouTube. He’s an avid film fan, and he eagerly combs through Rotten Tomatoes scores…
He turned a side hustle into a video game resale business that’s brought in $4 million this year
Caleb Ashton’s journey into the resale business was, like many who start out in that industry, humble. Ashton began flipping items — textbooks, action figures, golf clubs, sneakers, and more — while living with his wife in a one-bedroom apartment in 2019. He was eager to create an extra source of…