I moved away from my family in my 30s. When I called crying, my dad dropped everything and came to see me.

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Ruth Davis's dad dropped everything and went to visit her when she needed him.

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I moved to Canada, but it wasn't for me. I was cold, isolated, and finding a job was absolutely horrendous.

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Malas left Canada for Lebanon in September 2025

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James Cameron says he left the US and moved to New Zealand for his 'sanity'

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James Cameron said he's wanted to move to New Zealand since his first visit in the 1990s.

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I moved to a walkable city on an island in Canada. Despite a few drawbacks, living here feels close to perfect.

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I never imagined I'd fall in love with living in Victoria, Canada, which is smaller than other places I've dreamed of living.

Maria Polansky

15 celebs who moved to Florida and why they love it there

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Sylvester Stallone is one of several celebrities who've moved to the Sunshine State.

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For this mom, moving to work in South Korea felt like a 'full-circle moment' — even if it came with one sacrifice

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Motolani Adedipe moved from the US to South Korea with her two young kids and her mom.

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The 10 best states to raise a family

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I fell in love with Taiwan on a layover. Six years later, I moved there.

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Dom Jones first visited Taiwan during a layover and ended up moving there years later.

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I quit my job in London to move to Barcelona and start a business. I fly back for meetings twice a month — but it's worth it.

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Ethan Spibey now lives in Barcelona with his husband and dog.

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I moved my family of 5 from a big city to a small town. We love our new life, but there are some things we miss.

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The author and her children have enjoyed the slower pace of living in a small town≥

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