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We moved from NYC to Raleigh. I didn't think I'd be happy in a smaller Southern city, but it's exceeded my expectations.

My husband and I moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2020. I love how much there is to do in the c…

Elliott Harrell   


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Before people rush to Montreal to live their best life, they should know my city's beautiful veneer is starting to crack

I've raised my family in Montreal, so I know how lovely it can be. But our city is also dealing wit…

Helen Wolkowicz   


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We loved living in Austin but left after 10 years. Big businesses and tech wrecked our favorite parts of the city.

After 10 years of living in Austin, my family and I moved to the suburbs. The city became too crowd…

Laura Niebauer Palmer   


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I tried suburban living for 3 years and was miserable. I'm back to city life and never looking back.

After moving to the suburbs, Randall Galbreath realized how miserable he felt. He moved back to the…

Jane Zhang   


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I'm a millennial who lives alone in a tiny house in the countryside. I don't feel like I'm missing out on city life.

Nikky de Graaf tried living in the city during university, but found it to be too stressful and exp…

Amanda Goh   


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I live in America's fastest-growing city. I see why so many Californians and young families are moving to Texas.

The mom of two said Texans, Californians, and others are moving to her new hometown. They love the …

Alcynna Lloyd   


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The best place to live as a digital nomad, according to an AI developer who visited 40 different countries

Self-taught developer and serial entrepreneur Pieter Levels has lived in 40 countries and 140 citie…

Jaures Yip   


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The 50 best places to live in the US, mapped

The top cities to live in, determined by US News & World Report, are clustered in certain parts of …

Noah Sheidlower,Jordan Pandy   


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Boomers spent their lives accumulating stuff. Now their kids are stuck with it.

Baby boomers spent decades buying stuff. Now they have to have difficult conversations with their k…

Emily Stewart   


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Sick of the 9-to-5 grind, he ditched the city to live in a tiny house in the woods. Now, he says he can get by on $750 a month.

Anders Boisen's parents were shocked when he told them his plan to live off-grid in the forest. He …

Amanda Goh   


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I live in Boston and New York City. Supercommuting is hard, but I'm unwilling to sacrifice my personal or professional life.

Sophie Rae got her dream job in New York City but didn't want to give up her personal life in Bosto…

Samantha Grindell   


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Singapore is considered one of the best-designed cities in the world. The man who masterminded it has 2 regrets.

Singapore is home to a population of 5.9 million, despite spanning just 284 square miles.

Amanda Goh   


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Heather Graham's best career decision? Hiring herself.

After breaking through in "Austin Powers," Heather Graham found consistent but not necessarily fulf…

Caralynn Matassa   


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I'm an American who's lived in South Korea for 10 years. Here are 9 things I don't miss about the US.

When I moved to Asia, I left behind pricey doctor appointments, tipping rules, and in-unit laundry.…

Krissi Driver   


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Europe uncovered: the top 10 places every traveller should discover

Europe is a continent teeming with rich history, diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and archite…

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This Canadian city has found the sweet spot between low cost of living and high quality of life

"It's extremely cultural, great food scene, safe, bilingualism is an asset," an expat who moved to …

Polly Thompson   


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Inside the lives of travel tutors for the wealthy: big paychecks, yacht trips, and very little personal space

Travel tutors can earn six figures teaching wealthy children. They face challenges like maintaining…

Lian Kit Wee   


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Everything we know about 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' season 2

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was Hulu's most-watched unscripted premiere of the year, the str…

Palmer Haasch   


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A couple who moved from Hawaii to Colorado for a lower cost of living are struggling to afford a home on a six-figure income

A millennial couple who earn $110,000 say homeownership feels out of reach in Colorado. They're try…

Jacob Zinkula   


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I moved to Tokyo to open a bar last year. I'd already lived in a few cities across Asia, but moving was harder in my 30s.

British bartender Holly Graham lived in Thailand, South Korea, and Hong Kong before moving to Tokyo…

Holly Graham