We moved to Japan after nearly a decade of careful planning. Living here is still nothing like we expected.

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Man and woman at Ono Park
We spent eight years planning our dream move from New Zealand to Japan. No amount of research prepared me for the loss of my identity.

Kerri King

We spent 2 summers testing out living in different European countries. A year later, we're happily settled in our top pick.

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We searched Europe for a new home and eventually settled on our top pick and made the move.

Ashley Stahm

My family moved from the US to Spain. The transition wasn't easy — here are 5 pros and cons of raising children abroad.

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Izabela Oquendo and her children celebrating New Year's Eve.

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After 13 years abroad, I thought returning to the US would mean I 'failed.' It turned out to be the best choice for me.

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The writer exploring her new home in the Pacific Northwest.
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Laura Bronner

I moved from New York to France for my wife's career. Her life has changed, but I'm surprised how little mine has.

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Pablo Andreu

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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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 said having an open mind makes living abroad easier.

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