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After a couple of years of full-time travel, we decided to plant down some roots in northern New Mexico.We’d gallivanted around the country — north, south, east, and west — and fallen deeply in love with the high desert tucked away in the Rocky Mountains.During our travels, we’d been living…
I never thought I’d live with my mom again.But in 2024 — as my husband and I struggled to find a house in Connecticut that we could afford, and my mom was looking for a way out of Florida — I had an idea: What if the three of us…
There really is a difference between knowing your friends and knowing their shower schedules.I found that out, among many other things — like how one of my friends watches the same 30 minutes of “Legally Blonde” on mute before bed, or how another likes to call unofficial dibs on the…
As an American living in Edinburgh, I know there are a variety of underrated places to explore.Byjeng/ShutterstockIn 2021, my husband and I moved from the United States to Scotland.I’ve loved living in Edinburgh and exploring popular tourist destinations, like Arthur’s Seat.But over the years, I’ve curated a list of underrated…
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have visited many beautiful places in California over the years. My hometown offered easy access to coastal cities like Santa Cruz and Monterey. I’ve also explored popular destinations like Sonoma, Napa, and Palm Springs in search of the perfect weekend getaway.Recently,…
Luckily, cardboard floats.An Amazon delivery drone dropped a Texas woman’s package into her backyard pool on Monday, flummoxing the woman, who told Business Insider she didn’t think she selected the drone delivery option.”I was inside the house and I heard it,” Lindsey Austen said on Thursday. “I was like, ‘Is…
After spending six months in Europe, I'll be incorporating some lifestyle changes at home.a_Taiga/Getty ImagesAs an American who spent six months living in Europe, I noticed lots of lifestyle differences.I plan on taking some aspects of life in Europe back home with me.I’ll no longer let the weather affect my…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Shen, the 40-year-old founder of Refactor Labs based in Brooklyn. It has been edited for length and clarity.I’m the founder and CEO of Refactor Labs, an executive coach, and a cofounder conflict expert.I spent two years at Etsy as a…
For the past five years, my husband and I have spent several months each year living with his 85-year-old mom.Since he and I both work remotely and don’t have any children or pets, we make the most of our freedom by choosing to spend a lot of time with his…
During a recent visit to New York, my boyfriend and I struck up a conversation with a bartender at our hotel. Upon mentioning where we were visiting from, we were met with a jovial “Wow, you two live in Puerto Rico? What’s life like in paradise?”It’s a sentiment that I’ve…
