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When my friends and family tell me they’re going to Capri, I wince.I don’t loathe the popular island, but as someone who’s traveled extensively throughout Italy over the past 15 years, I found it comparatively overhyped, overpriced, and overcrowded.Instead, I recommend Ischia, a Phlegraean island in the Gulf of Naples…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kimberly Jones, a 60-year-old native Floridian who moved to North Carolina in 2025. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.I was born and raised in Miami and spent my entire life living in South Florida. But last year, my…
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In 2018, I moved to Ecuador for a “short time,” only to find myself captivated. I stayed for over seven years.During my time in Ecuador, I was lucky enough to travel across the country, and though I was awed by the lush life in the Amazon rainforest, wowed by the…
Samantha Citro Alexander was about 11 years old when she first realized her health was linked to every bite of food she ate.Growing up in an Italian-American family, food was part of her culture. Meals were home-cooked, nutritious but quite rich: heaping helpings of Grandma’s lasagna, with a side of…
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Roberta Maretti, 50, author of “Where the World Took Me.” Her words have been edited for length and clarity.I was born in Italy, and moved around a lot when I was growing up. By the time I finished high school, I’d…
After cartel violence erupted across the Mexican state of Jalisco this week, images and videos of burning cars and buildings, shuttered storefronts, and cities grinding to a halt hit the news. Flights into and out of Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were canceled. Residents were told to shelter in place and…
This as-told-to-essay is based on a conversation with Shaun Chavis, 58, who is based in Baltimore. It has been edited for length and clarity.Since being laid off last June, I’ve applied for over 100 jobs, and I’m completely boggled by the responses I’ve received — or rather, the lack of…
2026-02-24T14:51:50.946Z Share Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log…
