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I moved alone from NYC to the suburbs of Pennsylvania. I love it, but it's been filled with a mixed bag of surprises.
Moving alone from my native New York City to the Pennsylvania suburbs has been a big change, but I'…
Amory Rose
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I'm a New Yorker who visited Jackson Hole for the first time. 8 things surprised me.
Enter Jackson Hole, Wyoming — the 60-mile-long valley bordering Grand Teton National Park. This sec…
Joey Hadden
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I moved from New York City to Los Angeles. I knew the coasts would be different, but some things really surprised me.
I grew up in New Britain, Connecticut, and when I was 18, I fulfilled my dream of moving to New Yor…
Ariana DiValentino
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I moved from California to London 10 years ago. The whole experience has been a culture shock, but these 9 things surprised me most.
In August 2014, I quit my job as a reporter in Berkeley, California, and moved to London to pursue …
Alyssa Jaffer
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My 3 kids spend little time with their grandpa. So, we flew across the country for a surprise visit.
Wendy Altschuler left her hometown 25 years ago. Now, as a working mom of three, she has little tim…
Wendy Altschuler
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I moved from New Jersey to Barcelona. Some parts of the process were surprisingly easy, but I made a few mistakes.
As a first-generation child of immigrants living in New Jersey, my worldview has always extended be…
Shayna Conde
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I'm a New Yorker who visited Portland, Maine, for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me.
Aside from access to amazing restaurants and its New England atmosphere, living in a smaller city l…
Erin McDowell
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I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks and slept on trains and in budget Airbnbs. 10 things surprised me about this type of travel.
Business Insider's reporter took a one-week solo backpacking trip in Berlin and Vienna, sleeping in…
Joey Hadden
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I'm an American who went to Oktoberfest for the first time. Here are 5 things that surprised me most about the famous German festival.
I'm an American who went to Oktoberfest for the first time. I thought I knew what to expect, but ma…
Emily Pogue
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I'm an American mom living in Spain. When we visit the US, my son is surprised by the 'fancy' cars and how sugary breakfast is.
Jennison Grigsby's son is almost 9. He's surprised about how sugary breakfast is in the US compared…
Jennifer Fernández Solano
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I thought I was going to an influencer event in Central Park. It was actually my own surprise engagement.
Rachel Martino thought she was attending an influencer garden party. When she got there, she realiz…
Cailey Griffin
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The 7 biggest snubs, surprises, and missteps of the 2025 Grammy nominations
In fact, it's a big day for pop stars across the board. After failing to secure a nod for best new …
Callie Ahlgrim
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Moving from Kentucky to New York City was full of surprises. Here are 5 things I learned.
I went from living in the South to this East Coast city. I couldn't believe how friendly people wer…
Jade Garnett
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I stayed in 5-star hotels for the first time after years of booking cheap Airbnbs. Here are 15 things that surprised me.
Whether exploring Banff National Park to see some of the world's most beautiful mountainscapes, get…
Monica Humphries
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I took my son traveling without my partner. I was surprised by how easy parenting was on vacation, and it helped us bond.
I've always loved traveling, and now, I enjoy taking trips with my son. We travel without my partne…
Jennifer Sizeland
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I moved from North Carolina to Japan with my family. I was surprised at how family-friendly bathrooms are.
My family moved in 2022 for my husband's job in the US military. I was surprised by Japan's public …
Nickelle Mickelsen
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I took my 8-month-old on a cruise. I was surprised at how baby-friendly it was, and I'm ready to go on one again.
I never thought I'd go on a cruise, but that all changed when I became a mom. The idea of having ev…
Marissa Willman
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Trump, Musk, and new cabinet picks celebrate election victory with surprise appearance at UFC
Trump was greeted by thunderous applause as he arrived at the venue flanked by a beaming Dana White.
Mikhaila Friel
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I moved from Dallas to Dubai with my husband and 3 kids. It's surprisingly similar to the US.
An American mother of three recently moved to Dubai and loves it for its convenience, safety, and s…