Meet a millennial nurse who supercommutes between Sweden and California. She says the back-and-forth is worth it.

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Courtney El Refai on a plane
Courtney El Refai lives with her family in Sweden but works in California.

Courtney El Refai

We moved from Los Angeles to Milwaukee. Our friends were surprised, but our only regret is that we didn't do it sooner.

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The writer, her husband, and their child in Wisconsin.
I love how easy it is for us to visit lakes, beaches, and parks in Wisconsin.

Daria Solovieva

L.A. Man Sentenced to 14 Days in Prison for Accidentally Crashing Drone Into Firefighting Plane

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The Superscooper Quebec 1 in a file photo at the Van Nuys Airport on September 3, 2014.

Robert Redford sold his last California property in 2024 for $4.65 million to spend more time in New Mexico and Utah

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Robert Redford (left) and the interior of a home in California (right).
Robert Redford is selling his home outside San Fransisco for $4.15 million.

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We thought moving from California to Tennessee would save us money. The reality wasn't so simple — and we miss the West Coast.

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Author Giana Vasconcellos with her husband, two kids
We left California looking for a simpler, more affordable life, but the grass isn't always greener.

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Meet the Silicon Valley Donors Backing California’s Redistricting Push

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The most expensive ZIP code in America is a Miami island you can only reach by yacht or ferry

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An aerial view of Fisher Island, Florida
Fisher Island, Florida, topped Realtor.com's recent listing of ZIP codes with the highest home prices in the US.

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35 of the most beautiful beaches across the US

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Driftwood Beach in Georgia.
The US is home to several beaches, pictured here is Driftwood Beach in Georgia.

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After living in a dozen cities across the globe, I finally settled down in the coastal city where I grew up

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Spanish-style houses line a road in California.
I moved back to my hometown after living in dozens of cities around the world.

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I left Los Angeles, closed my business, and moved to Albania. I pay under $500 a month in rent and have never been happier.

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Orlov standing on top of a hill, overlooking an Albanian city, with the sun setting in the back.
Orlov in Albania.

Courtesy of Cheryl Orlov

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