I moved my family from New York City to Puerto Rico 18 months ago. We love it here, but some things surprised us.

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The author and her family moved to sunny Puerto Rico in August 2024.

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I moved from New York City back to my hometown. Here are 3 things I miss about big-city life and 3 I don't.

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I left New York City to move back to my hometown in Upstate New York — there are some things I miss, and others I don't.

Emma Guillen

My husband and I were on 'House Hunters International.' Here are 5 things that surprised me most about being on the show.

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My husband and I appeared on an episode of HGTV's "House Hunters International."

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Our son's family moved in with us a year ago. We were afraid of the toll it would take on our relationships, but it's only made them stronger.

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Moving in with family members can be challenging but rewarding.

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I left the US to buy a house in the French countryside 5 years ago. Despite the unexpected problems, I'm glad I did it.

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I bought a 17th-century farmhouse in France after becoming a divorced empty-nester — it was falling apart and so was I.

Jenny Becker

Moving back to my hometown means my kids get more time with their cousins and grandparents, and my husband and I get more date nights

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The author is glad she and her family moved home so her sons (one of them pictured here on the right) can spend more time with their second cousins.

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I moved to New York City on a whim after almost a decade in Florida. Here are the 11 biggest surprises, so far.

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The author moved to New York City from Florida a few months ago.

Jiselle Lee

After living in NYC and Chicago, I moved to a midsize Midwestern city. It's been great for my wallet and lifestyle.

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Savannah Born

I've traveled the world and lived on 6 continents. At age 40, I finally found my forever home.

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Loren Braunohler

I graduated from college and moved to a new city alone. Despite my best efforts, I'm ready to go home.

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After I graduated from college, I moved to a new city to live on my own for the first time.

Jamie Korenblat

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