I left the US in 2015 and have since lived around the world. Reverse culture shock hit me harder than leaving ever did.

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A woman in a halter top observes a woman selling food in a Cambodian market.
Kat Smith exploring a Cambodian market.

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So long, New York: Why Bethenny Frankel says Miami is the 'new LA'

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Bethenny Frankel
Bethenny Frankel made her name on "Real Housewives of New York City."

Sam Dietch

Alexander brothers testimony describes a woman being sexually assaulted in a Hamptons hot tub as partygoers watched

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Tal (left) and Oren Alexander at their home on Miami Beach
Luxury real estate brokers Tal (left) and Oren Alexander were high-end real estate brokers before their arrest in 2024.

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We left New York City for the Connecticut suburbs. Our family gained way more than square footage, but it cost us a lot.

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Aerial view of houses in fall in New England
Although moving from New York City to Connecticut's suburbs has come with drawbacks, it's also brought several benefits.

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I've lived in Florida for nearly a decade. These 7 underrated spots should be on your travel list.

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A busy St. George Street in St. Augustine, Florida, lined with historic buildings, flags, and flowers
Some of my favorite travel spots in Florida are far from the most popular ones.

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My husband and I moved in with my grandparents to save money. The temporary adjustment period was worth it.

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The writer and her grandmother posing in sweaters in front of a Christmas tree.
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Alessa Hickman

After 5 years of living abroad in Canada and Europe, I took off my rose-colored glasses and moved back to the US

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I spent years living in Canada and Europe before returning to the US. Life abroad was great in many ways, but it was not the extended vacation it looked like.

Sydney Baker

Epstein was planning a major renovation to his private islands. Here's what he wanted it to look like.

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Rendering of Epstein Island
Jeffrey Epstein was planning a major renovation to his private islands in 2018, according to hundreds of pages of documents included in the Epstein files. This architectural rendering depicts the main pavilion on the smaller of his two islands, Little St. James.

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Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly the latest billionaire to buy a home in South Florida. Here's a look at his properties across the US.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has purchased over 10 properties.

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I moved from a major US city to a Canadian town with under 3,000 people. I thought I'd be lonely, but I've never been happier.

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The writer's brother driving her from Houston to Canada, with a dog visible in the backseat.
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Ashley Johnson

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