After 2 big breakups, I sold my stuff and moved to Rome. It didn't fix my problems, but I found a new version of myself.

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Author Jen Belcher leaning on bridge, smiling
I booked a one-way ticket to Rome in my 30s after hitting rock bottom. Moving didn't rescue me or solve my issues, but it changed me.

Jen Belcher

My 18-year-old self would be horrified at the idea of moving back to my hometown. Now that I have kids of my own, it makes sense.

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The author and her family stand on a dock near the home they moved to near the author's hometown.
The author, shown with her family, says moving from a big city to a small town was one of the best decisions her family has made.

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I moved from NYC to Colombia earlier this year. The change has helped my burnout and saved me money.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
The author on her first day in Colombia in her new Airbnb, holding a bouquet of flowers.
The author loves living in Colombia after eight years in New York City.

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I moved from New York City to Los Angeles. Drinking culture and work-life balance feel so different on the West Coast.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
The skyline of downtown Los Angeles with palm trees in the foreground.
I've noticed some big cultural differences since moving from New York City to Los Angeles one year ago.

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I moved from the US to the UK 10 years ago. I've built a great life, but it's come with surprising challenges.

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The author posing with his son.
I'm an American who moved to the UK, and there are a few things I wish I'd known before leaving.

Andrew Samtoy

My husband got a job in a different city when our kids were in high school and college. The move was one of the hardest things I've ever done.

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The author and her husband pose in front of a stage lit with cancles
The author (shown with her husband) said it took time for her to feel comfortable in a new city after a big move.

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I moved my daughter from a small private high school school in Hawaii to a larger public school in Seattle. Now she's thriving.

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The author's daughter is showing at a lei workshop.
The author said her daughter spent most of her life in Hawaii, and she was nervous about moving with her to Seattle.

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I moved from my country's biggest city to a rural town. It felt like a last resort, but improved just about everything.

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The writer standing in the woods near their new home in New Zealand's countryside.
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Dale Nel

After my divorce, my kids and I moved in with my mom and stepdad. I couldn't be a single parent without their support.

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The author poses with her sons in May 2024 on a beach with small boats in the background.
The author, shown with her sons, said that moving in with her mom and stepdad has changed their lives for the better.

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I'm an American who moved to France 4 years ago. My lifestyle and routine have improved in so many ways.

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The writer standing near the water in France.
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Audrey Bruno

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