My family moved from Switzerland to the US. All the culture shock — from portion sizes to groceries — changed how we live

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Man, woman and two kids smiling at Christkindlesmarkt in Europe in snow
My family moved from Switzerland to the US several years ago. Both places have been filled with surprises that have shifted how we live on a daily basis and how we build habits.

Naomi Tsvirko

I left my full-time job in the US and moved to Mexico. At first, I felt like I'd made a huge mistake.

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Retiring abroad early to Mexico wasn't easy at first, and it took me years to redefine success and build a life I truly feel fulfilled by.

Ivy Ge

I moved to another state to be closer to my kids and grandkids. It wasn't the dream I thought it would be.

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A woman, Feliz Hebert, smiles at a camera while in her living room.
Feliz Hebert.

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I live in a 97-square-foot micro-apartment in Paris. It was supposed to be temporary, but I realized I love tiny living.

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The writer's micro-apartment, including a twin bed, kitchen space, and overhead storage.
I live in what's called a chambre de bonne, or maid's room, in Parisian real estate.

Nydeline Mejia

I didn't realize how big a deal the FIFA World Cup was until my Airbnb bookings blew up.

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Airbnb Cottage
Jennifer Smith is listing this home, nicknamed Kentucky Cottage, on Airbnb during the FIFA World Cup.

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My husband and I moved in with my 70-year-old mom. It's been surprisingly great for all of us.

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Twom women standing outside of home
My mom, husband, and I agreed on an arrangement: She'd buy a house for all of us to live in together, and we'd help maintain it and cover most of the other bills.

Tonya Prater

I always dreamed of moving to New York City. After living there for 5 years, I found an even better home in New England.

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Rachel sits on a rock in the woods.
After five years of living in NYC, I moved to Providence, Rhode Island.

Rachel Meghan Quint

He moved to Bangkok but still works US hours — and says the overnight schedule feels more relaxed

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A man posing with a coffee in the streets of Bangkok.
Andrew Corona moved from the US to Bangkok in 2025.

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High rents and debt: 3 young people explain why they moved back in with their parents

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Side-by-side photos of three young people smiling at a camera.
Luke Howland, Keara Callahan, and Danny Stewart.

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I saved about $16,000 by not using a traditional agent to sell my home. I used an AI-powered online service instead.

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A woman sitting on an outdoor patio.
Lorraine Schwarz used a website instead of a real estate agent to sell her Colorado condo.

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