I moved from Wisconsin to New York City over a decade ago. Here are the biggest culture shocks that surprise me when I return to the Midwest.

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Talia Lakritz exploring Seven Bridges Trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Exploring Seven Bridges Trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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10 landmarks you can see from space

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Palm Jumeirah of Dubai's Palm Islands, seen from space.
Palm Jumeirah of Dubai's Palm Islands, seen from space.

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My partner and I give each other 'jobs' when we travel. It makes our trips easier and more fun.

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I plan the small details of our couple trips. In exchange, my partner handles all of the maps and navigation — it's a win for us both.

Tiana Molony

I've eaten my way through over 20 countries in Europe. These are the 5 cities I can't stop thinking about.

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As a frequent traveler, I think Florence is one of the best cities in Europe for foodies.

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My parents are in their 60s. Traveling with them as an adult taught me a hard truth about growing up.

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The writer with her family at the Strasbourg Christmas Market.
Traveling with my parents as an adult taught me to show up for them the way they did for me as a child.

Nishtha Chaudhary

I visited the billionaire hideaway of the Pacific Northwest and clocked 5 signs of extreme wealth and luxury

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Medina, Washington, is a small, wealthy town near Seattle.

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We moved from Texas to California to be near my husband's family. I miss mine and sometimes wonder if we made the right choice.

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The author says that her husband was very upfront about wanting to move back home to California when they first met.

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We moved from a small town to St Louis. Raising our kids in the city gave all of us more opportunities.

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St. Louis

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I didn't think cruising was for me until I tried an adults-only voyage

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Business Insider's travel reporter found that adults-only cruises are more enjoyable after comparing Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages sailings.

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I spent my 20s living a dream life abroad, but returned to the US in debt. There's a lot I wish I'd done differently.

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The author posing for a photo in the Algarve, Portugal.
I lived abroad during my 20s, and although I don't regret it, I made some poor financial decisions along the way.

Denae McGaha

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