I moved to Italy without ever visiting. Here's how I chose a home city — and why I don't regret my unconventional approach.

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Author Katie Carson smiling with dog in Italy
It's unconventional to move to a place without ever visiting it, but I'm glad I took a chance on myself and moved to Florence.

Katie Carson

My family moved to Canada with only 3 weeks of planning. It was chaotic, but we're still here 6 years later.

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Author Tara Pyfrom and wife smiling in sweaters
My wife and I at our new home in Canada.

Tara Pyfrom

I thrived in San Francisco, but I'm happier living in the California countryside. It feels like a great place to age.

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Snow capped mountains in the Temecula Valley
As much as I enjoyed living in San Francisco, I have found my perfect home in the California countryside.

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We sold our house in Utah to rent in Denver. The move was a big financial risk, but it was worth it.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Katy Anderson and her family next to a uhaul moving truck
The author (second from right) moved with her family from Utah to Denver.

Courtesy of Katy Anderson

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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After 5 years of living abroad in Canada and Europe, I took off my rose-colored glasses and moved back to the US

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I spent years living in Canada and Europe before returning to the US. Life abroad was great in many ways, but it was not the extended vacation it looked like.

Sydney Baker

We swore by living in big cities but chose a suburb 17 years ago. Despite drawbacks, the decision has really paid off.

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Three girls smiling with man and woman in front of trees
Although we were hesitant about moving to the suburbs all those years ago, it ended up being a great decision for our family.

Lynnette Lyons

Billionaires are fleeing California for Nevada — and not for the nightlife

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An aerial view of the suburbs of Las Vegas.
Nevada is receiving an influx of wealth due to Californians fleeing the state.

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I left my home in Mexico City to chase the American dream in New York City. The demanding hustle culture was unsustainable.

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Santiago Barraza Lopez in front of new york stock exchange
The author moved from Mexico City to New York City.

Courtesy of Santiago Barraza Lopez

I moved to France after falling in love with it during summer visits. Nothing could've prepared me for living here full-time.

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Woman smiling inside building with gilded ceiling
There are a few things I wish I had known before moving to France.

Nicole Bedford

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