I rented month-long Airbnb stays in 6 different cities before settling in San Diego. Doing a test run in each city made my decision easy.

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Sophie London in Toronto.
Sophie London lived in Airbnbs in six different cities for a year until she found one that truly felt right.

Sophie London

I moved from Boston to rural Kansas last year. It's so much cheaper but I miss the pace of city life, access to healthcare, and people to work with.

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Lauren Savoie, 34, with her husband, 36.

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I left NYC for Montana. I had a big job title but a terrible bank account — now I'm happier and my money goes further.

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Shallon Lester.

Shallon Lester

I moved from New York City to Paris at age 79. Some people said I was crazy, but I wanted something new for this stage of my life.

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Mary Jane Wilkie.

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Two young tech workers share why they relocated to Arkansas from Texas and California

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Falldine and his wife left Austin, Texas, for Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Nicholas Falldine

I moved to an abandoned house in Japan's countryside. I learned that homeownership in Japan is not the same ticket towards long-term stability as it is in the US.

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Bethany "Bitsii" Nakamura moved from the US to Japan in 2021.

Bethany Nakamura

I work remotely from a Caribbean island. Here's how I relocated from Oregon, found love, and started a family, without comprising my career.

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Shelby Smith. At right, Curaçao at sunset.

Shelby Smith

Tampa is becoming a Gen Z hotspot. 5 recent arrivals share why the city's 'becoming the new Miami.'

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Tampa, Florida.

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Americans are moving to Japan for its safety and affordability

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Veronica Hanson and her family moved to Japan in 2022.

Veronica Hanson

People are moving to North Carolina for its natural beauty and country vibes, but finding it doesn't offer a lower cost of living or diversity

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Alexandra Shaw moved from the UK to Raleigh in 2022.

Alexandra Shaw

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