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“This can’t be all there is,” I thought as I shuffled onto the F train, the Monday morning rush of commuters passing by in a blur as doors opened and closed at each subway stop.It’s not that “this” was so bad. I lived in New York City, which I, along…
Camping — the ultimate budget travel option — is more popular than ever with Gen Z.More campers today are younger, and although they may be looking for an affordable way to travel, they’re not afraid to get spendy during their trips, according to Kampgrounds of America’s 2025 Camping and Outdoor…
Updated 2025-04-04T16:40:19Z This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. I spent 30 hours on an overnight Amtrak train traveling from Miami to New York City in 2021. For $1,000, I booked a bedroom, which is about…
As California recovers from devastating wildfires and hurricane season fast approaches, President Donald Trump and the White House DOGE team are slashing the workforce at the federal agency responsible for monitoring extreme weather.Business Insider spoke to more than a dozen current and former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. I’ve spent years going on solo trips and have discovered my top packing essentials along the way. I never travel without my portable umbrella, earplugs, and sleep mask. My…
According to WestJet Airlines, Canadians choose South America over the US as travel bookings dip.A 10% drop in Canadian visits could cost the US $2.1 billion and 14,000 jobs.The trade war may be just one of many factors why Canadians are staying away from US travel.The vice chair of Canada’s…
Canadians taking road trips to the US dropped by 23% last month, per Statistics Canada.Outgoing PM Justin Trudeau urged Canadians to take domestic vacations instead of visiting the US. A business owner told BI he fears Trump’s tariffs may cause him to lose Canadian clients.Canadians are pulling back on travel…
Traveling with my teens can be difficult, but we, thankfully, all love arcades.Every time we travel, we stop at an arcade and waste hours there.It’s the only place where we all have fun and are able to connect as a family.Traveling with my teenagers is a whole new ballgame. Gone…
Simon Banks, 52, met his future wife in a nightclub, and they prioritized adventure over a wedding.The couple saved up money for years before quitting their jobs and traveling together.They felt there was more of a deadline on having kids than on getting married.This as-told-to essay is based on a…
I had $80,000 in student loans when I graduated and wanted to pay it all off by the time I was 30.My monthly loan payment is $567, but I pay significantly more to get rid of my debt sooner.I’m close to paying off all my student loans and did it…
