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

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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Three girls smiling with man and woman in front of trees
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

Billionaires are fleeing California for Nevada — and not for the nightlife

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An aerial view of the suburbs of Las Vegas.
Nevada is receiving an influx of wealth due to Californians fleeing the state.

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I left my home in Mexico City to chase the American dream in New York City. The demanding hustle culture was unsustainable.

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Santiago Barraza Lopez in front of new york stock exchange
The author moved from Mexico City to New York City.

Courtesy of Santiago Barraza Lopez

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

When I moved my family from the US to the Netherlands over a year ago, I wish I'd avoided these 5 mistakes

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Author Lauren McDonnell smiling with sunglasses on in the netherlands
I'm glad I moved my family from the United States to the Netherlands, but we've run into a few issues and missteps while adjusting to our new lives.

Lauren McDonnell

The best city for renters isn't cheap — but its quality of life is top-tier. See what metros made the top 10.

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Downtown Portland, Maine.
Portland, Maine.

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I've lived in 4 different cities, each one smaller than the last. This pattern's been great as I've gotten older.

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The writer with his daughter and dog on a boat in New Hampshire.
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Bart Beeson

I moved from New York City to Charlotte for a better quality of life. I didn't expect to feel so lonely.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Elizabeth stands near a sign that says
I moved south to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a better quality of life.

Elizabeth Wright

I moved in with my partner after college. No one told me how much I'd miss living with my best friends.

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The author and her roommates posing in front of their house with University of Michigan gear on.
I moved in with my partner after graduating from college, and missed living with all of my friends.

Angela Brown Photography

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