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Lisa Cheng
Contributing WriterLisa Cheng is a contributing writer for USA TODAY Homefront. A former editor at Travel + Leisure, she also contributes to Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Afar, and more. Lisa specializes in the culture and lifestyle sectors, with a focus on design, architecture, travel and wellness. A longtime New Yorker, and occasional expat, she now lives in the Bay Area.
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Moving to a different state can be an adventure. Starting afresh with a change of scenery can bring opportunities for new experiences, professional and personal growth, expanded social networks, and overall, an improved quality of life. As a matter of fact, out-of-state moves have been growing in popularity in recent years. We’ve enlisted the help…
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What can be more exhilarating than a fresh start as an expat in a foreign country? Many Americans — close to 9 million according to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs — have asked themselves that question and chose to move abroad. Adding to the appeal, more people are working remotely, and…