More Americans are looking to retire abroad in this decade than any one before it. Their reasons for leaving America vary widely: adventure, less political division, better healthcare, lower cost of living, sunny beaches, slower pace, etc. Best of all, they’re finding all of these features and more on their
I recently completed my move from Kansas City, MO to a village in southwest France! I’ve wanted to move abroad since taking French in junior high; after a lifetime spent in service work, I finally got the opportunity to go in 2023. Like many American expats, I left the U.S.
American women who want to move abroad gather in hundreds of Facebook groups that target female expats. Some of those groups include Mexico Wild Women Expat Community (18k members), Black Women Expats in Panama (2.1k members), and Coffee with Expat Women (4.3k members). They’re excellent resources for meeting other women
The median amount that Gen Xers have saved for retirement is $40,000, with as few as seven years left before reaching the retirement age of 65. The good news is that with a little hard work, you can still find a comfortable retirement abroad. In these countries, you can fully
Digital nomad is another name for a remote worker who takes their laptop to greener pastures. We hear a lot about digital nomads swarming other countries, drinking all their iced lattes and using all their free wifi. But how many nomads are there really? Resume.io used Instagram posts to map
Choosing the right place to live can profoundly impact your quality of life. It’s not just about the scenery, the culture, or the people. Your environment can affect everything from your mental health to your career progression. But with 195 countries in the world, how do you find the perfect
For most of us looking to move abroad, finding our new home country is only half the battle. Luckily, the job market for expats has shifted over the last several years. Digital nomad jobs and remote work opportunities really exploded in the wake of 2020, allowing more chances than ever
by Jen Barnett According to Vice, 2023 is the fourth consecutive year that the U.S. has had a record breaking number of anti-trans bills at the state and national level, including the bizarre anti-drag law that just passed in Tennessee. Here are two good sites that track anti-trans legislation: aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights
One of the biggest advantages to studying abroad for a semester is the chance to experience a different culture and education system on a short-term basis. You can gain valuable international experience, learn new cultures and customs, and make friends with students from other countries without committing long-term to living
Studying abroad in Mexico is a great way to expand your education, develop professionally and explore a new culture. There are many excellent universities in Mexico offering quality programs in various fields in every region of the large, vibrant country. Plus, you’ll likely save over studying in the U.S., so
An Instagram follower asks, “In this country the late/end of life system is designed to bankrupt you and your family while providing dismal care. If someone is living on a limited income but would like to live in a country that provides affordable elder care with dignity, where can they
Updated August 17, 2025 Since the current Supreme Court overturn of Roe v. Wade, and specifically based on Clarence Thomas’s opinion in the decision, many Americans are looking to a future without some of the rights we have now. One of those is the national right to same-sex marriage, legalized
