MaryHelen Maida's parents turned their garage into a rent-free apartment for her and her husband while they started their own business.
Cassandra Tresl and Alex Ninman moved in with Tresl's grandfather in the Czech Republic in 2020 and closed on a house in Abruzzo, Italy, in 2022.
Pamela Hopkins planned to downsize with her husband upon retirement. When they unexpectedly lost their savings, they downsized with roommates — their son and grandkids.
Living off the grid in New Mexico was a dream at first, but after our son was born, we realized it wasn't the best fit anymore and moved to St. Louis.
A therapist from New York wanted to live in Europe for decades. At age 51, she moved into a Dutch tiny home, and learned the style of living suited her, but not the Netherlands.
Steven and Ashley Evans bought a fire station in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2016.
Suras Nayak moved to Ireland in 2025 and works as a software development engineer at Amazon.
Yeli and Benjamin Heidecker built her mom a tiny home in their backyard for under $32,000.
Mikayla McGhee moved to Bahrain in December 2022 after first visiting in 2020.
Rather than buying a turnkey home, DeAnna Martino bought a house with good bones and remodeled the kitchen, bathrooms, and more for over $1 million.
Namrata Yadav decided to forgo the corporate grind and move to India to focus on her poetry. It's tested her mettle in more ways than one.
Amanda and Vincent DeRise lived in New York City for years before they decided to buy a house from the 1800s in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey.
We moved from California to Michigan so we could afford to buy a house. Living here has made me a friendlier and more community-focused person.
A Michigan mom lives with her husband, baby, parents, and grandparents. Multigenerational living is a growing trend amid the rising cost of living.
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After their kids left home, a couple took the opportunity to sell their home and build a tiny home. It helps them feel financially secure.
Yeli Heidecker and her husband built her mom a tiny home themselves to cut costs. They love the space, but they learned a few lessons along the way.
Rather than living next door to her parents, Ana Ochoa and her family built one home with two distinct spaces that connect through a hallway.
I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a slower pace of life and lower costs. Although I found both of those things, I feel lonely in my new city.
Gigi Gonzalez moved from Chicago to Valencia, Spain, in 2025. It's transformed her work-life balance, finances and more.
We sold our big single-family house when we became empty-nesters and downsized to a townhome. It has benefits, like no mortgage, and drawbacks.
I moved from New York City to Amelia Island, Florida, seven years ago. My retiree neighbors became a surprising support system during my divorce.
A man who rents a tiny home in the Netherlands said it's a great place for kids to grow up because it feels safe, there are few cars, and his son can freely explore.
Cassandra Tresl and her husband Alex Ninman made their official move to Abruzzo, Italy in 2022.
As a young couple, we struggled to find an affordable place in New York City. So, we moved into a two-bedroom with another postgrad couple.
My wife and I moved from New York City to Versailles, France, for her career. I expected my life to change here, but it looks largely the same.
Arran Skinner and his wife found their dream home priced at $374,000 in 2018. Without the help of his father, they couldn't have afforded it.
I left New York City to move to San Diego for my husband's job. Our relationship didn't work out, and we divorced, but staying in California did.
Jordan Blake Banks, an American who moved to Finland, said the pay is lower but healthcare education, and childcare are much more accessible.
I spent 13 years building a life abroad in countries like Mexico and New Zealand, swearing I'd never go back to the US. Then, I moved to Seattle.
Kiki Leigh moved to Sicily, Italy, shortly after watching a viral video about cheap homes there. Now, she's renovating her $31,000 home in Mussomeli.
Kaitlin Landolfa's first study abroad program in Italy got cut short, so she went back. Four years later, she doesn't think she'll move back to the US.
Although I got my dream job on paper after graduating from college, I wasn't satisfied. I left it behind to try a new career path and live abroad.
I left Houston to live with my long-distance partner in a rural Canadian town. I worried the change would make me lonely, but I'm happier than ever.
Visiting France for several summers didn't prepare me for some culture shocks and surprising challenges I experienced after I moved.
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Elisa Orsi and David Sleight moved to China with their kids and were surprised to see how clean, modern, and convenient everything was.
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A photographer moved from the Bay Area to Miami for a fresh start, family, and cultural connections, after his business stalled during COVID-19.
In order to save money before an international move, my husband and I lived with my grandparents. We navigated new routines, boundaries, and dynamics.
A father wanted to "worldschool" his kids, so he chose a foreign country where he could work and where English was spoken and moved to Malta.
When I moved from the US to Spain a decade ago, I didn't have a plan. It hasn't been easy, but moving abroad helped me find joy and start a business.
Lin Koh and her family swapped their fast-paced life in Silicon Valley for a slower one in France. Moving to Europe has its pros and cons.
Brad Allan and his wife moved from Austin, Texas, to Italy to retire. They're saving over $20,000 on healthcare costs, and enjoy being able to travel more.
It felt scary not to have ‘home’ to go back to. But it was also the start of something new: an experiment in multigenerational living and building a house with zero experience
