Adam Luehrs loved the food in Southeast Asia, the friends in Turkey, and the culture in Japan, but he found his best life in a small town in Mexico.
I used to be scared of turning 40 but my perspective has changed. I'm healthier than I was in my 20s and 30s and more comfortable in my own skin.
I like my name, but people always associate it with Disney's 'The Little Mermaid.' That's not what my parents had in mind when they chose it for me.
I was scared to mountain bike alone when I moved to Spain and asked two older men fixing a tire if they'd bike with me. We became close friends.
Patricia Garrison and her husband retired to a community they love in a home that fits their budget, but after three years, they're ready to leave.
We own our home in Melbourne and rent it to tenants, and we live in a rental in Bright, Australia. There are pros and cons to this arrangement.
My 3-year-old has an unexpected friendship with a 70-year-old hot dog vendor in our neighborhood. Their conversations are hilarious and heartwarming.
When I moved from Florida to Colombia, I felt ultrawealthy. I could afford a cleaner, a chef, and a personal trainer. The healthcare was also great.
Tricia Patras loved her life in San Francisco but something was missing. At 30, she took a gap year in Italy that transformed her self-confidence.
John Moore delivered mail for the post office for 31 years before retiring. He now delivers flowers part time and has avoided using his savings.
A Cybertruck owner shared how his vehicle was vandalized four times, and a longtime fan of Tesla said he just sold his because of Elon Musk.
Marcia Hylton moved to the US from Jamaica at a young age thinking it'd be her forever home. Years later, it no longer felt like the right fit.
My twin sister and I were never close growing up. After living together in adulthood for 8 months, we went from acquaintances to best friends.
People had warned me he was usually yelling at people for doing things wrong so I avoided him. Our relationship changed when I accidentally stabbed him.
Orhan Veli moved to the US when he was 11 as a refugee. Now he owns a chain which made $12 million in revenue in 2024. He is now helping other refugees.
Sarah Szczypinski and her husband left Chicago for a high-paying job in Seattle. They had a stunning home and close friends but were unhappy.
Watching a movie while scrolling through your phone is an example of popcorn brain. You jump from one thing to another without really paying attention.
Becoming a mom made me realize I needed to change my approach to work. I now overcommunicate my needs and have clear boundaries.
We met three years ago and have traveled to 25 countries. Supporting each other and communicating well are key to living this way.
Emails and apps can be a source of stress just like physical clutter. Here's how to organize your digital life so it's helpful easy to navigate.