My partner and I moved from Chicago to Berlin because we were bored. We weren't expecting such a big culture shock.

• 02/08/2025, 1:32 PM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Daria Globina

It took me 15 years and one month to move abroad. For the longest time, I had wanted to learn more about life around the world, yet I was overwhelmed by the idea of immigrating. There was so much to consider — 193 countries to choose from, languages to learn, and logistics to manage.