I work at the Four Seasons in Thailand, where The White Lotus is filmed. Some elements of the show wouldn’t happen in real life.
Pimlalana Mankong is a manager at the Four Seasons Koh Samui, where The White Lotus is filmed in part….
Yelling became the default form of communication between me and my kids. Change was hard, but we’re in a much better place now.
The feeling of not being heard, the loss of control, the constant frustration — it all drained me and…
I’m a retired farmer. I make up to $1,500 a month renting out my fields for dogs to play in.
The author (not pictured) rents out her fields to dog owners. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation…
Real-estate investors explain why they’re willing to pay nearly double in interest to work with private money lenders
Mike Gorius (left) and Kevin Hart invest in real estate in Louisville. As of March 2025, mortgage rates are…
Playing a game with your boss? Just let them win.
Beating your boss could either earn you their respect, or their cold shoulder. A new memoir by former Facebook…
I import steel parts from China. Trump’s tariffs won’t stop me — it’s still cheaper and easier.
Left, Moneta Market’s point-of-sale unit, and right, Moneta Mart CEO Michael King. This as-told-to essay is based on a…
3 retail investors share what led them to cash out of Tesla on its way to a 50% drop
In investing, a selling opportunity often becomes painfully obvious only after the price of a stock drops dramatically. But…
My employer has issued a return-to-office mandate. Now, I have to see my ex-husband and his new wife in the office every week.
The author, not pictured, has been issued an RTO mandate that she’s not happy with. Like many people, I…
I visit a small region in upstate New York whenever I’m craving a taste of the French countryside
An orchard in Warwick Valley, considered to be part of the Hudson Valley, during sunset. Visiting New York’s Hudson…
I prefer traveling with my boomer aunt over friends my own age. We plan perfect trips despite our 33-year age gap.
My favorite travel companion is my aunt, who’s more than 30 years older than me. My aunt and I…