We moved from NYC to Raleigh. I didn't think I'd be happy in a smaller Southern city, but it's exceeded my expectations.

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My husband and I have been living in Raleigh, North Carolina, for four years.

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I left London for a little town in Latvia. It lacks certain luxuries, but it's a safer, easier place to raise a kid.

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Vitor Urbano loves life in Latvia.

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My 3 kids spend little time with their grandpa. So, we flew across the country for a surprise visit.

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Wendy Altschuler traveled with her three sons to Montana to surprise Grandpaw.

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I moved from New Jersey to Barcelona. Some parts of the process were surprisingly easy, but I made a few mistakes.

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I've always known I wanted to live abroad.

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We thought Massachusetts was the perfect place to build a life. Boston let us down, but we found peace elsewhere in the state.

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Autumn on Boston's Jamaica Pond

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I'm a professional declutterer and think everyone should get rid of things before they move. Here's how to do it.

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A woman takes a break from the burden of packing

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A job offer took me 9,000 miles away from home. I sold almost everything I owned and finally learned how to declutter.

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Allison Kimsey moved to Indonesia for a job offer.

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Gen Z found a home in Asheville. Hurricane Helene swept it away.

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Gen Zers like Sierra Isley, 24, moved to Asheville for work and a close-knit community.

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I've lived on 3 continents. Our town in Canada surpassed my expectations, but London let me down.

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There's a lot of beauty in the Canadian Rockies.

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I moved from Dubai to the US. Here are 5 things I miss and 5 I love about my new home.

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Living in New York City has been a great experience, but I miss the familiarity and comfort of the people and places I grew up with.

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