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When Erin Hynes and Lucas Amormino quit their jobs in Canada to travel around the world for six months, most of their loved ones were supportive.

This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Helene Sula, an American travel blogger and author of "Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain: A Search for an Unconventional Life Abroad." It has been edited for length and clarity.

In October 2022, during a two-week trip through four European countries, I spent 11 hours bunking with three strangers in an overnight sleeper train from Vienna, Austria, to Venice, Italy.

"Oh man, it's my husky out there crying, sorry," a woman said as she stepped into Kemo Sabe, a luxury Western apparel store in Jackson, Wyoming. "I'm going to have to buy a hat in here. This is so cool."

In October 2022, I took a two-week backpacking trip through Europe, where I slept in shared train cabins and budget Airbnbs.

I've slept like a queen all over the world.

Traveling by train beats flying any day — at least in Europe. 

Sit and enjoy the mountain view in a building with a cozy cabin feel, complete with free books and refreshments.

Tara Cannon is passionate about traveling to unique locales with her family of four.

The first night of my first cruise was so bumpy that I stayed up all night preparing for an emergency — but everything was fine.

When it comes to cruising, Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line are often mentioned in the same sentence. The two cruise lines are competitors and are among the world's most popular cruise lines. Business Insider reporters went on both.

Hogging deck chairs, hanging clothing on balconies, and acting like influencers — these are some of the most annoying things people do on cruises, said Don Bucolo.

The summer before my senior year of high school, I was standing in the middle of New York City's Times Square when I saw an advertisement that read, "Inspiration is everywhere."

In October of 2021, I booked a round-trip ride between New York City and Miami on Amtrak's overnight sleeper train. In total, I spent 60 hours on the rails.

Flying through the night can be ideal for those trying to save time while traveling long distances — assuming you can sleep and arrive feeling refreshed, Gilbert Ott told Business Insider.

I never feel smaller than when I'm sitting on the edge of the Grand Canyon, a natural world wonder visible from outer space.

Immense waterfalls, scenic train rides, and cities that feel like Europe — I experienced them all during my first trip to Canada. 

This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Helene Sula , a travel blogger and author of "Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain: A Search for an Unconventional Life Abroad."

International destinations can be awe-inspiring — but road trips around the states can feel just as unique, from New England to the coast of Alaska.

I've taken all sorts of Amtrak train rides in various classes. In 2021, I finally booked the top option.

My trip to Europe in October 2022 was doomed from the start.