I moved to Spain without even knowing basic Spanish. It's been a challenging year, but I hope to stick around.

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View of plaza with water around it from balcony
I fell in love with Spain and decided to move there without even knowing its local language.

Leslie Keener

I quit my dream job in the US to move to Spain. Over a year later, I still don't know if it was the right decision.

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Woman smiling with drink, leaning over balcony in Malaga
I don't think I'll ever know for sure if moving to Spain was the best decision, but I don't regret trying it.

Alexis Marshall

I moved from San Francisco to Miami. It's cheaper and I love the lifestyle, but I miss the professionalism of the Bay Area.

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a man driving a boat
Gustavo Fernandez.

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After graduating from NYU, I had to leave New York because I couldn't afford it. I had to move back in with my parents.

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the author in her NYU graduation gown, holding flowers
The author graduated from New York University.

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I moved from New York to France for my wife's career. Her life has changed, but I'm surprised how little mine has.

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The writer and his wife posing outside in Versailles, France.
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Pablo Andreu

I'm an American who's lived in Paris for nearly a decade. These 8 things have surprised me about living in the French capital.

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The Eiffel Tower, lit up against the night sky
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

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I moved to Italy without ever visiting. Here's how I chose a home city — and why I don't regret my unconventional approach.

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Author Katie Carson smiling with dog in Italy
It's unconventional to move to a place without ever visiting it, but I'm glad I took a chance on myself and moved to Florence.

Katie Carson

My family moved to Canada with only 3 weeks of planning. It was chaotic, but we're still here 6 years later.

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Author Tara Pyfrom and wife smiling in sweaters
My wife and I at our new home in Canada.

Tara Pyfrom

I thrived in San Francisco, but I'm happier living in the California countryside. It feels like a great place to age.

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Snow capped mountains in the Temecula Valley
As much as I enjoyed living in San Francisco, I have found my perfect home in the California countryside.

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We sold our house in Utah to rent in Denver. The move was a big financial risk, but it was worth it.

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Katy Anderson and her family next to a uhaul moving truck
The author (second from right) moved with her family from Utah to Denver.

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