What life is like in the world's northernmost town, where it's dark for 4 months a year and polar bears roam free

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Longyearbyen, Norway, is the northernmost town in the world.

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Photos show life in the world's northernmost town, where it's dark for 4 months a year and polar bears roam free

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Longyearbyen, Norway, is the northernmost town in the world.

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I lived in a big city for years until I realized that living in a small one 20 minutes away is far superior

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I lived in big cities for years, but I've found living in a smaller one has been great.

Nicole Starker Campbell

I moved to a small mountain town in Italy. The community I've found here beats anything I've had in the US.

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I've met some incredible people while living in a small town in Italy.

Su Guillory

I've lived in Florida for nearly a decade. These 7 underrated spots should be on your travel list.

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Some of my favorite travel spots in Florida are far from the most popular ones.

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7 small US towns that will make you feel like you're in Europe for the holidays — without the pricey airfare

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german-looking stores line a brick street in Helen, Georgia
Helen, Georgia.

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I'm moving to America's fastest-growing city. I get why it's so popular, but I hope it keeps the small-town Texas charm.

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Michelle Clifford, her husband and children at a birthday party.
Michelle Clifford, her husband and children.

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