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In December 2023, my partner and I traveled from our home in the UK to Barbados for a two-week cruise around the Caribbean.

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Window or aisle? It's an age-old frequent flyer debate that's as divisive as walking into a room and declaring that "Toy Story 3" is mediocre (I'll die on this hill) or that Beyonce is, in fact, way better than Taylor Swift (Queen Bey for the win).

When I first started cruising in 2003, my family insisted on booking a balcony stateroom or a suite.

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In my years spent traveling, I've learned that some places — often referred to as "tourist traps" — are successful at bringing in thousands of visitors because they're really worth visiting.

All my favorite childhood movies took place in New York City, so it's not surprising that I ended up moving there as an adult. After graduating from Florida State University in 2018, I booked a plane ticket and eventually ended up in Bushwick, a neighborhood located in the northern part of Brooklyn.

"Well, I guess I'll see you when we land," I heard from the row in front of me while boarding a recent flight.