I've lived and worked in 5 countries. After becoming an empty nester, I built my dream retirement in a new city.

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Jessica Khine lives in Penang, Malaysia as an empty nester.

Jessica Khine.

After living in NYC and Chicago, I moved to a midsize Midwestern city. It's been great for my wallet and lifestyle.

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Savannah Born

She moved to Seoul to build a new life — and learned how to feel comfortable being alone

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Stéphanie Guillaume left Switzerland and moved to South Korea in 2022.

Stéphanie Guillaume.

We sold everything we owned, quit our jobs, and retired in Europe at 60. Leaving the US has its pros and cons.

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Sandra and Jeff Mayernik.

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New York City's narrowest home is on the market for $4.195 million — and it's only 9.5 feet wide

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A famously narrow townhouse at 7 1/2 Bedford Street.
The townhouse at 7 1/2 Bedford Street.

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I've traveled the world and lived on 6 continents. At age 40, I finally found my forever home.

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Loren Braunohler

A data center is being built in my neighborhood. It's inevitable, but I'm devastated about what it could do to my community.

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Mike Graham says a data center is being built less than a mile from his home.

Mike Graham

I left a corporate job in Canada to spend more time with my family. It took moving to 2 countries to get it right.

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A man posing in front of gacha machines in Japan
Brendan Pon and his family moved from Canada to Thailand and then to Japan in search of a slower life.

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My boyfriend and I decided not to buy a house and instead rent small studios. Minimalist living works for us.

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The author and her boyfriend prefer a minimalist lifestyle.

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I bought 3 rental properties in my hometown. They help me afford living in a more expensive city.

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