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I read it during the 80 in a book about various myth from around the world. It was not fiction, all other myths were well-known if obscure (like the Maori creation myth of new Zealand by the demigod Maui) For years now, I tried to find what culture , and what religion this was about without finding. ChatGPT never heard of this story. Here is the story as I recall it:

• A child is born from a burning stone (may be cause it came from the sky)
• A God ( could be his mother or father) hold the burning child with tongs
• The child is then placed in a vial containing a liquid granting invincibility
• As the tong hold the child, his hips did not touch the liquid, thus are is weak spot
• A evil man/god try to kill the child by throwing wheel at him from a mountain
• the child (grown up now) block a wheel with his head, then back, but die when he block it with his hip

Did anyone heard about this myth?

If the state of the world — or the latest election results — have got you considering whether you want to leave the United States, Villa Vie Residences wants to throw its hat in the ring as an option for temporary relocation.

The residential cruise line on Thursday announced new "Skip Forward" packages for passengers to set sail aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey for as long as four years. All-inclusive tickets start at $255,999 for single-occupancy rooms. A double-occupancy room starts at $319,998 for the four-year trip, promising visits to 140 countries across all seven continents.

You can also book a two-year "Midterm Selection" package for $150,399 for a single cruiser or $187,998 for two if you'd like to try things out at home again after the results of the 2026 election. One-year and three-year tickets aboard the never-ending cruise are also available.

The ship comes equipped with spa facilities and fitness programs, and tickets include meals — with complimentary beer and wine served during lunch and dinner.

Business Insider previously reported millions of Americans were considering leaving the country if former President Donald Trump won reelection during the 2024 campaign. On early Wednesday morning, his victory was announced, and searches for the phrase "moving to Canada" spiked.

While a trip on the Odyssey doesn't offer citizenship anywhere else in the world, it gives passengers "flexibility to escape traffic jams, politics, and the monotony of city life," a Villa Vie Residences spokesperson told Business Insider.

The Odyssey first set sail in September after being docked in Belfast, Ireland, for four months due to delays. Business Insider previously reported that two passengers who repeatedly complained about the delays were kicked off the ship and had their contracts canceled.

Other passengers aboard the ship have said they are "very impressed" with the vessel despite the setbacks.

What can ruin a dream trip to a hot destination you've seen all over Instagram? Crowds.

From the Colosseum in Rome to national parks around the US, sought-after travel destinations are packed with tourists through peak seasons, leading to long lines, traffic congestion, and obstructed views.

Brandon Shaw, the cofounder and COO of The Tour Guy, recommends traveling during the shoulder season, or the time between a destination's peak season and the offseason, when travel is less popular and typically less expensive.

"We've seen more and more people leaving earlier and traveling later into the season because the weather is still great in September and October, there will be fewer people, and it's just a better experience," Shaw told Business Insider.

Tourism seasons vary depending on the location, but in many US and European destinations, shoulder season tends to land in the fall.

After traveling to roughly 55 countries, Shaw shared with BI some hot spots around the US and Europe that he finds more enjoyable to visit once the summer heat and crowds are gone. Many European cities may be more satisfying in the fall, including Paris, London, and Rome. A high view of Paris skyline with Eiffel Tower and trees in autumn leaf colors A view of Paris in the fall. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

Shaw said major European cities like London and Paris are worth visiting in the shoulder season because they're not beach destinations. So tourists may have a less crowded experience without missing out on warm-weather activities. The same is true of Rome, he said.

"I've been to all of these cities in both seasons. And the main difference is the crowds," he said.

Shaw most recently went to Paris and London in October of this year.

"It's a nice time to go. It's not as crowded and not too cold to make it uncomfortable," he said. "You can visit the museums like the Louvre with far fewer people." Hiking up mountains in and around Tuscany may be more peaceful in October and November. Peccioli, vineyards of Merlot, Cabernet and Sangiovese on the Pisan hills of Peccioli that produce red, white and rosé wines. A vineyard in Tuscany. Moment/Getty Images

Shaw said the mountains of Tuscany are a worthwhile destination that's even more enjoyable in the fall.

"A lot of people either go in the summertime to go hiking or go in the wintertime to go skiing," he said. "But there's that period in October and the beginning of November when there's fewer people because everyone's back in school."

Fall temperatures in Tuscany range from about 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

About five hours north of Tuscany, Shaw recommends visiting the Northern Dolomites.

"In autumn, it's already cooling off, but the weather is not cold yet," he said, advising travelers to pack a light jacket. The same is true for Grand Canyon National Park in the US. A rainbow over the grand canyon with trees framing the foreground A snapshot of a rainbow Shaw spotted at the Grand Canyon. Courtesy of Brandon Shaw

When Shaw planned a trip to the Grand Canyon's south rim two years ago, everyone told him it would be packed. The more popular rim of the national park sees 4 million visitors annually, according to the Grand Canyon website, and most people visit during the summer.

But Shaw booked his trip to Arizona in late November when temperatures range from 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 25 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit at night.

"It wasn't that expensive to fly out there. We flew into Phoenix and drove up through Sedona," he told BI. "It was my first time going, so I don't know as much about what it's like high season. However, everyone there told me you can't even walk the trails — it's that many people."

During Shawn's trip, however, the park was quiet.

"We literally walked miles on trails going down toward the river," he said. "We had nobody around us the whole way."

Shawn also said the weather was great. He packed a rain jacket and only used it once.

"It rained for just 30 minutes, and after, there was the most amazing rainbow I've ever seen," he said. Disney World, Universal Studios, and other Florida destinations are typically less crowded once kids return to school. A car drives under a sign near an entranceway to Walt Disney World An entrance to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Whether you're going to an amusement park or the Florida Keys, Shaw told BI the sunshine state is best visited in shoulder seasons.

Florida is a popular snowbird destination. The peak seasons are winter and spring. For most of the state, tourism slows down in the summer — save for amusement parks like Disney World and Universal Studios, which are packed with kids on break, Shaw said.

Aside from Halloween, when Disney is decked out for the spooky season, amusement parkgoers can expect shorter lines and fewer crowds in the fall.

"If you go to Orlando in the summertime and you go to Orlando in the low season, it's like night and day with the amount of people that are there," he said. New York City and other destinations around the Northeast are vibrant and typically less crowded in the fall. A person walks along the Mall in front of trees turning color in Central Park as the sun rises Central Park in New York City in the fall. Gary Hershorn/Getty Images

Flying into a New York City airport in the summer or winter can get pretty pricey, but mid-fall is generally cheaper. The Northeast is also known for its vibrant fall foliage you wouldn't see any other time of year.

"Shoulder season is a great time to go to the Northeast because you have fewer tourists, as long as you're OK wearing a light jacket," Shaw said.

For example, he said destinations like Boston, New York, and the Appalachian Trail aren't typically crowded in the fall.

Two years ago, Shaw hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail.

"It was great weather at the beginning of November, and there was nobody around," he said. "The guides that work there said in the summertime, it's packed with people walking the trails. But we would walk miles with nobody around us."

Whether you're looking to explore the history and culture of a major city or find peace and isolation on a mountaintop, fall may be the cheapest and most fulfilling time to travel.