I moved from the US to the Netherlands. Though I speak the local language, a lot has surprised me about living here.

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sara posing on a stone bridge next to autumnal trees in the netherlands
I've lived in the Netherlands for five years.

Sara Wegman

We moved from Los Angeles to Milwaukee. Our friends were surprised, but our only regret is that we didn't do it sooner.

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The writer, her husband, and their child in Wisconsin.
I love how easy it is for us to visit lakes, beaches, and parks in Wisconsin.

Daria Solovieva

Robert Redford sold his last California property in 2024 for $4.65 million to spend more time in New Mexico and Utah

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Robert Redford (left) and the interior of a home in California (right).
Robert Redford is selling his home outside San Fransisco for $4.15 million.

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We thought moving from California to Tennessee would save us money. The reality wasn't so simple — and we miss the West Coast.

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Author Giana Vasconcellos with her husband, two kids
We left California looking for a simpler, more affordable life, but the grass isn't always greener.

Louise Logan

After 3 years of travel, my partner and I were broke. Moving in with his parents was the best decision we could've made.

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A couple posing together in a backyard.
My partner and I temporarily moved in with his parents to save money.

Melissa Noble

I moved to Charlotte after I got sick of paying $4,600 a month for a studio in NYC. My life's improved in so many ways.

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Author Elizabeth Wright smiling in front of Uptown Skyline in Charlotte
After I graduated from college, I was itching for a new experience. Unfortunately, New York City wasn't an ideal long-term fit for me.

Elizabeth Wright

My family of 4 moved to a small town to lower our cost of living. As our lifestyle slowed down, we got closer as a family.

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A family of four hiking in the mountains on a sunny day.
The author and his family (not pictured) moved for a lower cost of living but ended up spending more time together.

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A consultant who helps wealthy Americans move to New Zealand shares 3 top reasons people are relocating

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new zealand golf course
American interest in New Zealand has surged following changes to the country's golden visa program. Some move for political reasons; for others, it's all about golf.

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I spent 2 months in Miami to see if I might want to live there. My trip was so good that I'm dreaming of a move.

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Author Leila Najafi smiling on beach in Miami
After spending two months in Miami, I think I'd really enjoy living there and would like to do so for at least half the year.

Leila Najafi

I lived in Austin for 6 years and loved it, but moving to New York City made me realize I'll never move back to Texas

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A composite image of the author on streets in Austin and NYC
The reporter moved from Austin to New York City in 2019.

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