I moved to California for my husband's job. We split 6 months later, but following him was the best choice I ever made.

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I moved across the country for my husband. We split a few months later, but moving from NYC to California helped me build the life of my dreams.

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At 33, I moved to a Florida island full of retirees. Despite the age gap with my neighbors, my social life is amazing.

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Jennifer Silverman

My boyfriend and I live in a 500-square-foot apartment with another couple so we can afford New York City rent

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Madeleine Voth

My favorite gem in Italy is just an hour from Venice. It's packed with stunning scenery and feels like stepping into a fairy tale.

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I visited Bassano del Grappa, a less-visited city in Italy.

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Many rave about the gondola rides in Venice, but they paled in comparison to another water-based activity from our trip

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My family did a gondola ride in Venice, but preferred our rowing lesson.

Jamie Davis Smith

I went to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. I had a great time, but there are 5 things I wish I'd known before my trip.

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Amanda Shammas

I make my own sourdough bread to save money on groceries. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known before starting.

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There are a few things I wish I'd known before making my own sourdough at home.

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I'm an American who moved to the UK 5 years ago. Here are 9 things I wish I'd known before living abroad.

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A woman poses in front of the Cheddar Gorge in the UK.
I like living in England, but I wish I'd known more about groceries, travel, and work culture before settling down in the English countryside.

Nishaa Sharma

After 5 years, our family gave up full-time travel and YouTube success. I'm still worried we've messed up the kids.

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Our family returned to "normal" life after years of traveling full-time and sharing our adventures with hundreds of thousands of subscribers on YouTube. Our kids seem happy now, but I'm worried we messed them up.

Phil Lockwood

After we stopped traveling full-time, our 11-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, became obsessed with her bedroom.

I've been to all 63 major US national parks. There are 6 I always tell people to visit in the spring.

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Purple wildflowers with mountains in the background in Death Valley National Park.
In my opinion, Death Valley is one of the best US national parks to visit in the spring.

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