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Wendell is the fastest-growing town in North Carolina, according to US Census data. OakCityDrone/Getty Images US Census data shows population growth in small towns across every state from 2020 to…
I moved from Hawaii to the continental US and have experienced some culture shocks along the way. Jana Soli I lived in Hawaii for 13 years and moved to the…
In some ways, the reality of living in the UK was different from what I imagined. Maria Polansky As a Canadian, I dreamed of living in Europe — and then,…
Michael Bowen first became a Walt Disney World bus driver at 44, and later returned at 50. Courtesy of Michael Bowen Michael Bowen started his career in church work, which…
My partner and I often joke that we're in a 'middle-distance' relationship. Lindsey Galloway My partner lives in a spacious house in rural Colorado , and I live in a…
I moved back home at 40 and live in my mom's small apartment with my husband and our son. Yaritza Betancourt After my husband lost his job, we moved across…
I moved to an apartment in another country without seeing it in person. Emily Pogue My husband and I moved from the US to the Netherlands without seeing our new…
I always loved Budapest, but never thought I'd actually be able to move here. Sarah Catherine Cowie I spent my 20s climbing the career ladder and building the life of…
I started dating my Spanish boyfriend several months after moving to Spain. Selena Templeton Two years ago, I moved to Spain , and began dating a Spaniard several months in.…
Moving from Connecticut to Canada gave Erin Levi a panic attack. Provided by Erin Levi Last summer, Erin Levi left Connecticut and moved to Montreal on her own . She…
Leaving city life for a rural cabin meant confronting a lot of my fears. Kate Irwin I spent most of my adult life in cities before moving to a rural…
The author and her family moved to the Gold Coast this year. Courtesy of Melissa Noble My family of five moved from a small country town to a city earlier…
I loved living in a 500-square-foot apartment with my family, but moving to a bigger home changed my perspective. Courtesy of Alona Vasylieva I enjoyed living in a small, one-bedroom…
The author and her son moved into her husband's 2-bedroom townhome. Courtesy of Ashley Archambault When my husband and I got married, we had to decide where to live. My…
Since moving back to St. Louis, I've become very close with my niece and nephew. Ashli Pollard Five years ago, I moved back to my hometown of St. Louis with…
I've found that in my Italian village, building relationships can help you get tasks done. Camellia Phillips About three years ago, I moved from New York City to a small…
The author says purchasing secondhand was cheaper and made her house feel like a home. Courtesy of Melissa Noble My family of five recently moved into a new three-bedroom duplex.…
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…
Direct flights have made it easier to go back to our hometowns and for our parents to visit us in Vancouver, too. Courtesy of Susanna Kelly-Shankar My husband and I…
The author moved to Nashville for a relationship that didn't last— but she doesn't regret it. Courtesy of Phoebe Farrell-Sherman After college, I moved from Massachusetts to Nashville with my…
