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January’s 10 Most Popular Stories

10. 14 Life-Changing Solo Trips We’ve Taken
January’s 10 Most Popular Stories
Take a break from scrolling through your Facebook feed and check out some of our readers’ favorite stories from this past month.
By Danielle Walsh , AFAR Contributor
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    10. 14 Life-Changing Solo Trips We’ve Taken
    10. 14 Life-Changing Solo Trips We’ve Taken
    AFAR staffers wax poetic about their most significant solo adventures.

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    9. The Overwater Bungalow Was Invented 50 Years Ago
    9. The Overwater Bungalow Was Invented 50 Years Ago
    The icon of a dream vacation turns 50 this year—here are some of our favorites.

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    Courtesy of Four Seasons Bora Bora
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    8. New Planes May Help Combat Jet Lag
    8. New Planes May Help Combat Jet Lag
    An explanation of how jet lag happens and how new planes will make it much more manageable.

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    7. Two Pieces of Travel Legislation Grab Headlines
    7. Two Pieces of Travel Legislation Grab Headlines
    One helps mothers feed their babies; the other regulates seat sizes.

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    6. 7 Ways to Pad Your Miles in 2017
    6. 7 Ways to Pad Your Miles in 2017
    How to earn and multiply your miles—even when you’re on the ground.

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    Photo by Johnny Chau
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    5. How Realistic Is It to Really Move to Another Country?
    5. How Realistic Is It to Really Move to Another Country?
    Here are countries with lax visa requirements—either for relocation or a long vacation.
    Photo by Kalen Emsley
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    4. The U.S. Virgin Islands Will Pay You to Visit This Year
    4. The U.S. Virgin Islands Will Pay You to Visit This Year
    The islands’ tourism board is offering a $300 credit for any trips booked through its site.

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    Photo by Travis Marshall
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    3. What You Need to Know About the WOW Air Deal
    3. What You Need to Know About the WOW Air Deal
    The low-cost airline is offering $69 fares to Europe.

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    Courtesy of Ramsey Qubein
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    2. Why You May Need a Second Passport
    2. Why You May Need a Second Passport
    It’s totally legal—but having two books is not for everyone.
    Photo by Christopher Rose/Flickr
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    1. The Best Bakery in America Is in . . . Knoxville, Tennessee?
    1. The Best Bakery in America Is in . . . Knoxville, Tennessee?
    It is. And it’s road-trip-worthy.

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    Photo by Ashlea Halpern
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    Next Up . . .
    Next Up . . .
    Skip That Long Airport Security Line
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