Monica Humphries

A couple moved to Norway's remote Lofoten Islands to pursue a dream life abroad. Drawbacks added up over the years, and they're moving back to the US.

While some people struggle with inhospitable living conditions, others look to tiny homes as a solution for the high cost of living.

Dennis Bunnik told Business Insider that he's always shocked when other travelers aren't wearing the complimentary pajamas on long-haul flights.

I spent a week resort hopping across Mexico's Costalegre region, a hot spot for wealthy vacationers looking for a blend of luxury and nature.

I've visited Palisade, Colorado, a handful of times since moving to Denver. Each visit, I've sipped tasty wines and discovered stunning hikes.

I spent two nights at the Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo in Mexico, where I was surprised by complimentary activities and family-friendly amenities.

I slept in a tiny house outside Queenstown, New Zealand, and thought it was unlike any 5-star hotel I've visited.

I flew economy with Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways on a trip to East Africa. From the seats to the food, here's how they compared.

I've stayed at luxury hotels around the world, from Panama to Italy, and have seen travelers not take advantage of the dining or concierge services.

I stayed at Kibale Lodge in Uganda. The luxury property is a 30-minute drive from Kibale National Park, the primate capital of the world.

Justin and Annabelle Parfitt spend half the year in Bali, where they built a $1.7 million compound and now run a short-term rental business.

I had back-to-back vacations at all-inclusive resorts in Belize and Panama. Both were luxurious, but I haven't stopped thinking about my Panama stay.

After weeks of sitting in a safari vehicle, I was thrilled to explore Uganda by boat. The experience offered new perspectives on animals.

Colorado's Snowmass Village has a $1 billion development with fewer than two dozen new luxury ski-in, ski-out condos still available.

Forestis Dolomites, a five-star hotel in Italy, offers striking mountain views and a spa with five saunas, two infinity pools, and a cold plunge.

When my loaf is too bubbly and doesn't hold shape, I make sourdough focaccia. Baking focaccia bread has other perks, too.

After sleeping in canvas tents across Tanzania's Serengeti for a week, I learned exactly what it's like to stay at a five-star property.

As a $1 billion development comes to completion in Snowmass, Colorado, the town has set out to create a reputation beyond being Aspen's neighbor.

I've been making sourdough bread for a year. I don't feed my starter regularly and don't time stretch-and-folds precisely, but my baking method works.

Aspen, Colorado, and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, attract celebrities and wealthy travelers. I've visited both and prefer the more affordable ski town.