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35-year-old American moved to Chengdu and lives on $30,000 a year: ‘[It’s] poverty in America, but in China I’m living large’
In her late 20s, Aleese Lightyear worked in reality TV production and lived in New York City, which she thought was her dream. “At the height of my career in New York, I was probably making $100,000 a year [and] working eight months out of the year, which on paper sounds great, but New York […]
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Look inside: Couple bought a chateau in France for $835,000, spent over $300,000 turning it into a bed and breakfast
After years of living in San Francisco, California natives Malana Moberg, 59, and Roland Salvato, 64, were ready for a change. Salvato had spent approximately 30 years working as a project manager, while Moberg worked as a marketing consultant. After a stint running their own company, The RoMa Group, they decided to the countryside to […]
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West Virginia, Baltimore, Tulsa: 7 U.S. states, cities and towns that will pay you to move there
Whether you’re making a move to escape the high costs of a big city or just wanting a fresh start in a new place — why not get paid? There are many states, cities and towns across the United States that offer financial incentives to move there. It’s something that Evan Hock, co-founder and COO […]
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36-year-old travels the world in a Toyota Tacoma: After 3 years on the road, this is her No. 1 takeaway
In 2015, Ashley Kaye’s father died and she inherited her childhood home in Waterford, Wisconsin. At the time, she was 27 years old, working in corporate healthcare and transitioning to a consulting job, where she worked 80 to 100 hours a week. “I worked from home, so I just walked from my bedroom to my […]
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The $449 Nintendo Switch 2 is totally ‘worth the money,’ superfans say, including one who waited in line over 24 hours: ‘It’s a no-brainer’
It’s been more than 25 years since Nintendo held a console launch where Edwin Flores wasn’t among the first in line. The avid gamer was at the Times Square Toys R Us for the launch of the GameCube in 2001, and has been there at midnight to be among the first in the world to […]
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From Las Vegas to Key West: U.S. travelers say these are the 10 most popular summer destinations in the country
According to a recent report from Tripadvisor, Americans looking to travel domestically this summer want a blend of bustling city activities and laid-back beach vacations. The report ranked the top domestic summer travel destinations for U.S. travelers using two key sources: an online survey of over 2,800 consumers conducted between March 26 and April 8, […]
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Summer 2025 is a ‘perfect storm for cheap flights,’ expert says: 5 destinations that won’t break the bank
June is right around the corner, but there are still some great deals available if you’re looking to book your summer travel. Typically the best summer airfare prices dry up by late May and early June, but 2025 isn’t shaping up to be like most years. “At this point in the year, trying to get […]
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U.S. travelers say these are the 10 most popular summer destinations around the globe: ‘People are craving relaxation’
This month, Tripadvisor released its annual Summer Travel Index, which revealed the top trending international destinations for American travelers. The report found that U.S. travelers are looking abroad for both major cities and laid-back beach vacations, with 51% of travelers citing their primary reason to travel is to relax and rejuvenate. “It’s part of an […]
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24-year-old American moved to Belgium and lives on $1,132 a month: ‘I fell in love with it’
Colby Grey, 24, grew up in a very rural and conservative community in San Luis Obispo, California. It wasn’t until moving two hours away to attend the University of California, Santa Cruz, that he traveled that far for the first time. It was the beginning of a new life for Grey — he just didn’t […]
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27-year-old American moved to Germany for medical school and pays $97 a semester: ‘I feel really happy here’
While Erika Roberts was a high school student growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, she participated in a two-week exchange program that took her to Munich, Germany. She didn’t know it at the time, but that experience would shape the rest of her life. Fast forward to 2016, when Roberts was a freshman in […]
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