I moved to London for cheaper travel and better job opportunities. So far, the sacrifices have been worth it.

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Moving from Melbourne to London has worked out well for me in a lot of ways.

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I moved from California to Texas for a fresh start. It was much more affordable there, but I was still unhappy and moved back.

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Priscila Barros regretted leaving California for Texas, so she moved back.

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My family gave up most of our belongings when we moved from the US to Spain. We're surprised by what we actually miss.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
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Both of my sons are enrolled in an international school in Las Rozas.

Rebecca Cretella

My wife and I returned to NYC after 2 years in Miami. The cost of living skyrocketed, and we missed the seasons.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
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Elhanan Harel and his wife.

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His rent in San Francisco was $5,000. Now he's a homeowner in Singapore — and he's ready to give up his US passport.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Politics
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Nick Burns left the US due to rising living costs. He moved to Singapore and doesn't want to move back.

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I moved from the US to Korea, where I planned to stay forever — then I had kids

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Derek Laan moved to Korea in his 20s, where he built his career and life.

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I moved to Portugal by taking a two-week cruise there from the US. Traveling by boat had major benefits.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
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Zachary Biss sailed from Tampa, Florida, to Lisbon to move.

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Crowded, costly, and complicated: 3 former Floridians explain why they left the state

Tech Insider : Business, Politics
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Inside Miami's billionaire rush: Every major company and CEO that has recently relocated — and who might be next

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment
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Starbucks' former CEO Howard Schultz, and Jeff Bezos have recently relocated to Miami, while figures like Mark Zuckerberg have recently purchased property in the city.

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I moved to the UK from Florida 20 years ago. Living here has been full of surprises in the best way.

Tech Insider : Business
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Many things surprised me when I first moved to the UK two decades ago.

Jennifer Burns

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