I grew up in Florida and moved to New York City. Living here is different than visiting, but I'm not exactly disappointed.

Living in South Florida and New York City has taught me how different it is to visit a place compared to calling it home.

Katrina Oro

• I've lived in two romanticized destinations in the US and learned they're not like the postcards.
• After I moved to New York City, the magic I used to see began to fade, and reality set in.
• Now, I'm learning to love NYC for its imperfections and have a new appreciation for my hometown.

For nearly 20 years of my life, I lived in Fort Lauderdale.