After 5 years of living abroad in Canada and Europe, I took off my rose-colored glasses and moved back to the US

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I spent years living in Canada and Europe before returning to the US. Life abroad was great in many ways, but it was not the extended vacation it looked like.

Sydney Baker

I traveled to 29 states last year. There are 3 I can't wait to go back to — and 2 I probably won't return to anytime soon.

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After visiting 29 states last year, there are some I can't wait to go back to and others I'd skip next time.

Emily Pogue

I've been making this simple Ina Garten recipe for almost 20 years. It's easy, nutritious, and a total crowd-pleaser.

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I love making Ina Garten's roasted shrimp and orzo recipe.

Lauren Finney Harden

I moved from a major US city to a Canadian town with under 3,000 people. I thought I'd be lonely, but I've never been happier.

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Ashley Johnson

We swore by living in big cities but chose a suburb 17 years ago. Despite drawbacks, the decision has really paid off.

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Although we were hesitant about moving to the suburbs all those years ago, it ended up being a great decision for our family.

Lynnette Lyons

My husband and I started doing adult paint-by-numbers to get off our phones. The hobby's benefited us more than we expected.

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My husband and I have been working on paint-by-numbers together to stay off of our phones.

Tawnya Gibson

I moved to France after falling in love with it during summer visits. Nothing could've prepared me for living here full-time.

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There are a few things I wish I had known before moving to France.

Nicole Bedford

I'm an American who's lived in Milan for 7 years. Here are my best tips for seeing the city like a local.

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Liz stands on a rooftop at sunset in Milan.
I've lived in Milan since 2019 and know the best ways to see the city like a local.

Tadao Amano

I've traveled all over North America, but there's just one place I'd move to in a heartbeat

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Montreal is a place I often dream about.

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I've had a Costco executive membership for nearly a decade. There are 10 purchases I swear by every time I shop.

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I've been shopping at Costco for my family for years using my executive membership.

Blythe Chadim

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