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

I moved from the US to Brazil after losing my job. Despite the intense culture shock, I couldn't be happier with my decision.

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Isaiah stands at the entrance arches of Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro.
I moved from the US to Brazil and have experienced some culture shocks along the way.

Isaiah Reynolds

I moved to Italy after studying abroad there. I was shocked by the low salaries, but I don't think I'll ever move back to the US.

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A woman posing seated in Italy.
Kaitlin Landolfa moved to Florence, Italy, after studying abroad there.

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When I moved my family from the US to the Netherlands over a year ago, I wish I'd avoided these 5 mistakes

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Author Lauren McDonnell smiling with sunglasses on in the netherlands
I'm glad I moved my family from the United States to the Netherlands, but we've run into a few issues and missteps while adjusting to our new lives.

Lauren McDonnell

A Gen Zer who moved home after living in Canada for 3 years shares the fastest way to ruin living abroad

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Zina Malas wearing sunglasses at the beach
Zina Malas said having an open mind makes living abroad easier.

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I moved my family from the US to Malta. Living on a small island has some unexpected conveniences.

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A selfie of a man at the beach in Malta.
Christopher Mannino left the US and brought his family to the Mediterranean island Malta.

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I moved back home after living abroad for 12 years. I worried it would be a step backward for my daughter and me.

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Siobhan Colgan and her son looking out at a landscape abroad
The author had to move home after living abroad.

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I married an Irishman and moved to Ireland 10 years ago. My life is far from the fairy tale my friends back home imagine.

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The writer and her husband wearing sweaters in Cork City.
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Marci Cornett

I fell in love with Taiwan on a layover. Six years later, I moved there.

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A woman posing with a mountain in the background.
Dom Jones first visited Taiwan during a layover and ended up moving there years later.

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I sold my business and my home and moved to Europe with my dog. Living here has its pros and cons.

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Natalie Lynch and her dog Enzo.
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