My family gave up most of our belongings when we moved from the US to Spain. We're surprised by what we actually miss.

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Rebecca Cretella and her family in Spain
Both of my sons are enrolled in an international school in Las Rozas.

Rebecca Cretella

We transformed our dated, dark kitchen into a bright, open-concept space — it turned out even better than I expected

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Alexa Mellardo and her husband in their kitchen mid-renovation
Shortly after my husband and I returned from our honeymoon, we moved from an apartment in New York City to a three-bedroom house in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Alexa Mellardo

My family had never been to Spain before moving there from the US. It was risky, but I'm glad we didn't visit first.

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Rebecca Cretella and her family in Spain
My family moved from Connecticut to a suburb outside of Madrid in 2025.

Rebecca Cretella

We left New York City for the Connecticut suburbs. Our family gained way more than square footage, but it cost us a lot.

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Aerial view of houses in fall in New England
Although moving from New York City to Connecticut's suburbs has come with drawbacks, it's also brought several benefits.

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I've eaten my way through all 50 states. These 5 had surprisingly incredible food.

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Author Abby Price and husband Sam in restaurant in South Carolina
Out of all 50 states, a few have really stood out to me for their culinary offerings.

Abby Price

I'm a lifelong Connecticut local — these are the absolute best places to visit in the state during the winter

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Author Alexa Mellardo in front of holiday lights at Terrain
Some of my favorite corners of New England feel like they're straight out of a Hallmark movie in the winter time.

Alexa Mellardo

I've spent my whole life exploring Connecticut's small towns. There's just one gem I make sure to visit every fall.

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Author Alexa Mellardo holding pumpkin on picnic bench in front of Silverman's Farm Market
Visiting Easton, Connecticut, in the fall makes me feel as though I'm stepping into a romantic comedy.

Alexa Mellardo

I took a $39 round-trip ferry from Connecticut to New York. It was the perfect way to spend a summer day.

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Michele poses for a photo in front of a large ferry.
I took a ferry to the perfect day-trip spot in New York.

Michele Herrmann

I moved from Connecticut to California. I loved it, but felt so relieved when I returned to New England years later.

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Author Carly Neil on farm in Connecticut
I was born and raised in Connecticut, and I love living there.

Carly Neil

See the private island outside NYC that a hedge fund exec is listing for $35 million

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An aerial view of Rogers Island, with the house and pool visible.
Rogers Island could be yours for a cool $35 million.

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