
Jen Barnett
Co-founder, Expatsi
Helped thousands of Americans plan trips abroad
Jen is the creator of Expatsi and the Expatsi Test, built on years of research into the questions Americans actually have about moving abroad: weather, cost of living, politics, healthcare, and more. She's spent over 1,000 hours answering those questions live and hosted hundreds of one-on-one planning sessions. Jen moved abroad herself and now lives in Mérida, Mexico.
Guides by Jen Barnett
- 10 Best Beaches in Mexico (that aren’t Cancun)Updated October 2026
- 10 Best Beaches in Panama (including two called Playa Blanca!)Updated October 2026
- 12 Great Reasons to Move to MexicoUpdated October 2026
- 12 Great Reasons to Move to PanamaUpdated October 2026
- Best Cities in Panama for ExpatsUpdated October 2026
- The Best Country for Your MBTI TypeUpdated October 2026
- Best Panama City Neighborhoods for ExpatsUpdated October 2026
- Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023Updated October 2026
- International Living’s 2024 Best Retirement DestinationsUpdated October 2026
- The 10 Best Colleges & Universities in MexicoUpdated October 2026
- The 20 Best Countries for Americans To Move To, Based on DataUpdated October 2026
- The 7 Safest Cities in Mexico, According to ExpatsUpdated October 2026
- The Best Countries for Republicans to Move to if Joe Biden Wins AgainUpdated September 2026
- The World’s Friendliest Countries for Americans Moving AbroadUpdated October 2026
- The Best Countries for Transgender People Who Want to Leave the U.S.Updated October 2026
- Guide to Black Expats on TikTokUpdated August 2026
- Countries With the Most Digital NomadsUpdated August 2026
- 10 Countries Where You Can Retire With $2,000/MonthUpdated October 2026
- The 11 Cheapest Retirement Cities for Frugal BoomersUpdated October 2026
- The Most Popular Countries for Retirees, According to a New StudyUpdated October 2026
- The Secret to a Happy Retirement? Living with Other WomenUpdated October 2026
- 8 Expats Who Found Love (Could it Happen to You?)Updated October 2026
- Expatsi Guide to Studying AbroadUpdated September 2026
- 11 Reasons Women Are Fleeing the USAUpdated September 2026
- 20 Best Countries for Women Who Want to Leave the U.S.Updated October 2026
- The 15 Safest Countries for Women, According to a New StudyUpdated October 2026
- 10 Best Cities to Move to in SpainUpdated October 2026
- Ecuador vs Peru for Expats 2026: Cost, Visas, Safety and Which to ChooseUpdated October 2026
- 10 Countries Where You Can Retire With 150kUpdated October 2026
- Affordable Cities to Move to in PortugalUpdated October 2026
- Compare How Much it Costs to Live in These Popular CitiesUpdated October 2026
- The Best Incentive Programs for Moving to EuropeUpdated October 2026
- Europe Is Desperate for New Residents: Here Are the Best Incentive ProgramsUpdated October 2026
- Want to Afford an Apartment on Minimum Wage? Move to EuropeUpdated October 2026
- Is the United States Falling Behind in Retirement Income?Updated September 2026
- 10 Ways to Save Money by Moving AbroadUpdated October 2026
- Guide to Establishing Residency in South DakotaUpdated October 2026
- The Secrets to Longevity From the Blue ZonesUpdated September 2026
- Find Your Zest for Life in These 19 Countries With the Spiciest FoodUpdated October 2026
- How Americans Celebrate the Holidays AbroadUpdated October 2026
- The 10 Countries with the Most ImmigrantsUpdated October 2026
- Surprise! Americans Are Moving to These EU Countries Instead of PortugalUpdated October 2026
- What Other Countries Think of AmericaUpdated August 2026
- 29 Countries with Free College Tuition – No Loan Forgiveness NeededUpdated October 2026
- Avoid Student Loan Debt with Free or Low-Cost Education OptionsUpdated September 2026
- 12 Side Hustles You Can Do From AnywhereUpdated September 2026
- Denmark Is Hiring! See the Jobs and Apply.Updated August 2026
- Want to Move to Europe? Here Are 16 In-Demand Jobs and How to ApplyUpdated August 2026
- Germany Is Hiring! See the Jobs and ApplyUpdated September 2026
- New Zealand Is Recruiting Americans! See the Jobs and Apply.Updated September 2026
- Austria is Hiring! See How to Get a Red-White-Red CardUpdated October 2026
- Union Strong! These Are the 10 Best & Worst Countries for WorkersUpdated September 2026
- Americans Are Fleeing the US: Here’s WhyUpdated September 2026
- The Expatsi Report | Q2 2022Updated October 2026
- The Expatsi Report | Q3 2022Updated September 2026
- The Expatsi Report | Q4 2022Updated September 2026
- How Americans Abroad Get Their Mexican Food FixUpdated October 2026
- 10 FAQs About Healthcare in Mexico for ExpatsUpdated October 2026
- 24 Countries with Better Healthcare Than the United StatesUpdated October 2026
- Americans in Mexico Are Happier With Their Healthcare. Here’s WhyUpdated August 2026
- Expat Healthcare PlannerUpdated September 2026
- Insurance & Healthcare in Panama for Expats & ImmigrantsUpdated October 2026
- How to Get Healthcare in MexicoUpdated October 2026
- Save up to 10% on Cigna Family Plans in AugustUpdated August 2026
- I Tried 5 Foreign Language Apps; I’m Sticking with OneUpdated September 2026
- How to Learn Spanish Before You Move to LATAMUpdated August 2026
- A Doggone Shame: Countries Where Pit Bulls Aren’t WelcomeUpdated October 2026
- Stay in School: It’s Illegal to Homeschool in These CountriesUpdated September 2026
- Transgender Rights Around the World for Expats & ImmigrantsUpdated September 2026
- Where is abortion legal?Updated August 2026
- Where is gay marriage legal?Updated September 2026
- Move Abroad Con 2026 Was Huge!Updated August 2026
- Moving to Albania: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Antigua and Barbuda: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Australia: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Canada: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Colombia: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Costa Rica: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Ecuador: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Germany: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Ghana: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Hungary: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Ireland: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Italy: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Mexico: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to the Netherlands: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to New Zealand: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Panama: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Spain: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Thailand: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Moving to Uruguay: the 2026 guide for AmericansUpdated October 2026
- Guide to Moving to MexicoUpdated October 2026
- Expat Scouting TripsUpdated September 2026
- Expatsi FAQsUpdated September 2026
- Guide to Moving to PanamaUpdated October 2026
- How to Leave America: 6 Steps to Your New LifeUpdated October 2026
- Pros & Cons: Semester Abroad vs Degree AbroadUpdated September 2026
- Our Mexico ExperienceUpdated October 2026
- The Best Countries for Democrats, Based on PolicyUpdated October 2026
- Do other countries want Americans?Updated October 2026
- Four Best Neighborhoods For Expats in Stockholm, SwedenUpdated August 2026
- Guide to Renting, Buying, or Building a Home in MexicoUpdated October 2026
- Intro to Renting, Buying, or Building a Home in PanamaUpdated October 2026
- Should I Rent or Sell My House When I Move Abroad?Updated August 2026
- The 10 Best Cities for Jewish Expats (Outside Israel)Updated October 2026
- Moving Pets Overseas: What Americans Need to Know Before They GoUpdated October 2026
- Gun Violence and Mass Shootings Drive Americans AbroadUpdated October 2026
- Mexico Is Safer Than You Think. Here’s Proof.Updated October 2026
- The Most Dangerous Cities on EarthUpdated August 2026
- Kiffer’s Scouting Trip to Helsinki, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, & BerlinUpdated October 2026
- Americans Are Flocking to This Hidden Gem in PortugalUpdated October 2026
- Join the Club: You Can Shop at Costco in These 13 CountriesUpdated October 2026
- How Much Do Expats Pay in Taxes?Updated September 2026
- Guide to Getting Around Mexico by Car, Plane, Train, Bus, or RideshareUpdated October 2026
- Guide to Getting Around Panama by Car, Plane, Train, Bus, or TaxiUpdated October 2026
- 14 Costco Benefits That Make It a Best-In-Class EmployerUpdated August 2026
- Are Americans Terrible at Geography? Name These CountriesUpdated August 2026
- 20 Best Countries for Women Who Want to Leave the U.S.Updated October 2026
- The 10 Best School Districts in Alabama, RankedUpdated August 2026
- You’ll Never Buy a Home Because Boomers Have All the MoneyUpdated September 2026
- Surprise! Medicare Co-Pays Slashed on 13 DrugsUpdated August 2026
- In the South, Non-Union Workers Are Watching UAWUpdated August 2026
- Overdose Deaths by Occupation: Is Your Job Killing You?Updated August 2026
- What’s Your Favorite Pantone Color of the Year?Updated August 2026
- Self-Employed Tax Deductions: The Basics About 10 Essential OnesUpdated August 2026
- The 15 Fastest Growing JobsUpdated August 2026
- The 5 Best Cities for Digital NomadsUpdated October 2026
- TikTok Therapist Accidentally Discovers Why Millennials Are Better Parents Than BoomersUpdated August 2026
- You Can Get Citizenship by Ancestry in These 20 CountriesUpdated September 2026
- Guide to Mexico Residency VisasUpdated October 2026
- Travel the World with These 51 Places Offering a Digital Nomad VisaUpdated October 2026
- The 10 Easiest Countries to Move ToUpdated October 2026
- Guide to Digital Nomad Visas 2023Updated September 2026
- Guide to Panama Residency VisasUpdated August 2026
- How long does it take to get citizenship in another country?Updated August 2026
- How to get a Portugal digital nomad, D7, D2, or golden visaUpdated September 2026
- Everything I’ve Done Wrong (So Far) in Getting Residency in MexicoUpdated October 2026
- Where should you retire for end of life care?Updated September 2026
- Albania's Retirement Permit, explainedUpdated September 2026
- Antigua's nomad visa is the easy part of moving to AntiguaUpdated September 2026
- Australia's Distinguished Talent Visa Is Now the National Innovation VisaUpdated September 2026
- The Subclass 500: How Americans Study in AustraliaUpdated September 2026
- You might already be Canadian, eh?Updated September 2026
- Move to Canada as a skilled workerUpdated September 2026
- Colombia's Migrant Visa (Type M), explainedUpdated October 2026
- Colombia's Visitor Visa (Type V): when an American actually needs oneUpdated September 2026
- Keep Your Job. Move to Costa Rica.Updated September 2026
- Invest in Costa Rica, get residency to matchUpdated September 2026
- Retire in Costa Rica on Social SecurityUpdated September 2026
- Move to Costa Rica on Your Own IncomeUpdated September 2026
- Ecuador's easiest door to residencyUpdated September 2026
- Buy a home in Ecuador, get residencyUpdated September 2026
- Retire in Ecuador on your pensionUpdated September 2026
- Build Your Own Business in FranceUpdated September 2026
- Retire in France on a long-stay visaUpdated September 2026
- Land a French job, land the visaUpdated September 2026
- Move to Germany first, find the job once you're thereUpdated September 2026
- Come home to Ghana, for goodUpdated September 2026
- One Irish grandparent makes you an EU citizenUpdated September 2026
- Retire in IrelandUpdated September 2026
- If your parent or grandparent was born in Italy, you may already be ItalianUpdated September 2026
- Freelance your way to ItalyUpdated September 2026
- Retire to Italy on a passive incomeUpdated September 2026
- Move to the Netherlands on the DAFT VisaUpdated September 2026
- Join Your Partner in the NetherlandsUpdated September 2026
- Buy a New Zealand business, and go run itUpdated September 2026
- Invest $3 million USD, call New Zealand homeUpdated September 2026
- New Zealand licenses you before it lets you workUpdated September 2026
- Your New Zealand job offer is your ticket to residencyUpdated September 2026
- Your study level decides what New Zealand charges youUpdated September 2026
- Get a year in New Zealand before you turn 31Updated September 2026
- Invest in Panama, earn residency that gives backUpdated July 2026
- Panama's fastest residency comes with a $300,000 price tagUpdated September 2026
- Retire in Panama on a $1,000 pensionUpdated September 2026
- A Panama work permit that isn't tied to an employerUpdated September 2026
- Work from Panama, legally, for up to 18 monthsUpdated September 2026
- Portugal's Jobseeker Visa Is Closed. Here's What Replaced It.Updated September 2026
- Live in Spain, Keep Your Remote JobUpdated September 2026
- Start or move your business to SpainUpdated September 2026
- Spanish citizenship in two years, not tenUpdated September 2026
- Get Hired in Spain on the Fast TrackUpdated September 2026
- Retire to Spain Without Working a DayUpdated September 2026
- Retire in Uruguay, South America's steady handUpdated September 2026
- Move to Uruguay as a Digital NomadUpdated September 2026
- 15 Countries Least Vulnerable to Climate ChangeUpdated October 2026
- 15 Affordable Cities with “Eternal Spring” WeatherUpdated October 2026
- Here Are the Best Countries to Move to Thanks to Climate ChangeUpdated October 2026