I spent a year traveling around Japan. Skip the crowded tourist spots and head to these 4 destinations instead.

Crowds typically flock to Kyoto for its historic streetscapes, but I've found similarly exquisite architecture in quieter places like Miyajima, an island off the coast of Hiroshima.Miyajima's charming streets feel…

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I moved to Portugal last year. My life has improved in many ways, but finding work has been a challenge.

I spent years building a steady public-relations career in New York City, but ended up burned out and craving more.Driven by my longtime desire to transition into the journalism industry…

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I’ve lived on the East Coast my entire life. There’s just one beach town in the region I swear by visiting every year.

Bethany Beach has managed to preserve a calm, laid-back atmosphere that I've noticed many beach towns have lost.There are no nightclubs lining the boardwalk, and most restaurants and shops close…

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