• Moving my family from New York City to Puerto Rico brought both joys and unexpected challenges. • The welcoming community and consistent climate make daily life enjoyable for expat families. • A high cost of living and grocery shortages are surprising downsides in San Juan.

I like to joke that I "fell into a Puerto Rican crowd" in college. For four years, I'd frequently find myself in rooms where my lack of Spanish was noticeable. Over the last two decades, I made lasting friendships with Puerto Ricans and visited the island almost annually.

I lived in New York City for over 15 years. Between a mass exodus of friends caused by COVID-19 and the demands of raising children, the city was beginning to feel less and less appealing. So when my husband accepted a new job that was fully re

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