I moved from Canada to California in my 40s. It meant giving up almost everything, but I did it for love.

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After years of long-distance romance, I upended my life and gave up my dream home to move from Canada to California.

Janine Canillas

I left my dream job and moved to Texas for love. My marriage didn't last, and neither did living in the South.

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Even though I didn't stay in the South and later got divorced, a lot of positive things came out of my moving from Seattle to Texas for love.

Amber Campbell

I was nervous to take a solo excursion on vacation. The experience turned out to be one of my favorite travel memories.

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During a trip to Morocco, I took an excursion by myself.

Amanda Shammas

I moved to Thailand, and it checks almost every box for me — except retirement

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Andre Neveling moved to Thailand in his 40s; it's not where he wants to retire.

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I booked a solo photo shoot on my trip to Paris. I didn't know what to expect, but it turned out to be worth every cent.

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I've never been one to take pictures of myself, but I decided to step outside my comfort zone and book a solo photo shoot.

Rachel Calvo

Moving to Japan at 22 helped my depression. At 31, I don't know where I belong.

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Laura Pollacco's original plan was to teach in Japan for two years; plans change.

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I moved to Canada for love 10 years ago. It helped me realize which friends were worth keeping — and find new ones.

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I met my now-husband on a dating app while I was temporarily living in Toronto.

Naima Karp

I moved from Europe to New York last year. I wish I'd known a few things before making the leap.

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I moved to New York City last year, and with time, it's started to feel like home.

Laura Keys

I've lived abroad for 8 years, and now too many places feel like home

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Amanda Molenaar spent most of her 20s and 30s living abroad; now she finds it hard to answer where home is.

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My best friend and I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s. I wish we hadn't waited so long to do it.

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I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s, and my best friend. It's one of the best trips I've taken in a long time.

Lauren Breedlove

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