My family moved to Canada with only 3 weeks of planning. It was chaotic, but we're still here 6 years later.

Tech Insider : Business
Author Tara Pyfrom and wife smiling in sweaters
My wife and I at our new home in Canada.

Tara Pyfrom

I moved from the US to Brazil after losing my job. Despite the intense culture shock, I couldn't be happier with my decision.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Isaiah stands at the entrance arches of Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro.
I moved from the US to Brazil and have experienced some culture shocks along the way.

Isaiah Reynolds

I thrived in San Francisco, but I'm happier living in the California countryside. It feels like a great place to age.

Tech Insider : Business
Snow capped mountains in the Temecula Valley
As much as I enjoyed living in San Francisco, I have found my perfect home in the California countryside.

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After living in Denver for 6 years, I decided it wasn't for me. Now, it's one of my favorite places to visit.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Emily stands in front of a mural that says
I moved out of Denver after six years, but I still love visiting.

Emily Hart

They moved to China for a new adventure. Their 3 kids gained independence — and mom has time for hobbies.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A family in Harbin in China.
Elisa Orsi, her husband, and their three kids moved to China after living in Qatar for five years.

Provided by Elisa Orsi.

I moved to Italy after studying abroad there. I was shocked by the low salaries, but I don't think I'll ever move back to the US.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A woman posing seated in Italy.
Kaitlin Landolfa moved to Florence, Italy, after studying abroad there.

Courtesy of Kaitlin Landolfa

I thought I'd be lonely moving to a new city at 58. I swallowed my fear and made a friend I now consider a brother.

Tech Insider : Business
Scott Scovel and his friend Bruno are sitting down at a table for lunch. On the table there's some sushi on plates and drink glasses.
Scovel reconnected with his acquaintance, Bruno, and the two became good friends.

Courtesy of Scott Scovel

Billionaires are fleeing California for Nevada — and not for the nightlife

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
An aerial view of the suburbs of Las Vegas.
Nevada is receiving an influx of wealth due to Californians fleeing the state.

Michael H/Getty Images

I moved to France after falling in love with it during summer visits. Nothing could've prepared me for living here full-time.

Tech Insider : Business
Woman smiling inside building with gilded ceiling
There are a few things I wish I had known before moving to France.

Nicole Bedford

I was laid off 1.5 years ago and still can't find a full-time job. I feel like I'm working harder than ever, yet making less than I did before.

Tech Insider : Business
Alex English
After being laid off, Alex English left LA due to the high cost of living and crowded job market.

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