With anti-queer rhetoric ramping up across the U.S., LGBTQ+ folks of all stripes are looking to leave for new homes where they can live loud and proud (or cozy and quiet, if that’s what they prefer). Here are the best cities for lesbian expats looking to move abroad. Amsterdam, the
An upward trend in Americans moving abroad for retirement continues through 2026 and likely beyond. For many retirees, the destination often relies on lower cost of living, accessible healthcare, and finding community. LGBTQ+ seniors face additional challenges in their search, seeking countries where their marital status, gender identity, and personal
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has come under scrutiny for comments about revoking rights from gay Americans, including same-sex marriage. Thankfully, even if the worst were to happen, other countries still offer those rights for LGBTQIA+ folks. Since the Netherlands first legalized gay marriage back in 2001, the fight
Are you wanting to move abroad but don’t know how you’ll support yourself abroad? Why not start your own business helping others find new lives abroad? This is why Jen and I started Expatsi in 2022. We wanted to move to Mexico, but we had to work office jobs in
As of June 2026, U.S. state legislatures have proposed 793 anti-trans bills in 43 states, and legislators have also introduced 127 national anti-trans bills. Roughly half of these bills considered in 2026 focus on education or healthcare, from denying pronoun autonomy to prohibiting gender-affirming care. While LGBTQ+ rights are under
Move Abroad Con 2026 was amazing! This year was our second time hosting the event, and this year we held it at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego. It was the perfect, intimate venue for 600 aspiring emigrants and 67 experts to connect and share info. (See the full
When you start planning a move abroad, digging into universal healthcare rankings by country is easily one of the smartest things you can do for your peace of mind. Nobody wants to relocate to a dream destination only to realize the local medical care is substandard or completely unaffordable. The
Friendly to visit and friendly to actually live in are two different things. Italy feels wonderful for two weeks. Talk to Americans who spent years navigating Italian residency paperwork, and the story changes. The countries below work long-term: locals who engage with newcomers rather than tolerate them, bureaucracy that doesn’t
Navigating the Market for Jobs in Ireland for Expats Dublin is not an easy market to break into, but it rewards people who do their homework. The city hosts European headquarters for Google, Meta, Salesforce, and dozens of pharmaceutical firms, which means the demand for skilled professionals is real and
The long-held assumption that investment-based residency requires a half-million-dollar commitment has officially expired. In 2026, several nations have leaned into “entry-level” investor programs, recognizing that attracting digital professionals and small-scale entrepreneurs is just as valuable as courting the ultra-wealthy. If you have $50,000 to $100,000 in liquid capital, you are
Deciding to move your family overseas is a massive shift in perspective. You stop weighing your own lifestyle preferences and start looking at the world through the eyes of your children. Suddenly, things like neighborhood safety, the cost of a pediatrician visit, and the local “play culture” become your primary
A lot of people see teaching English as a temporary gap-year move, or a way to fund a short-term backpacking trip or enrichment experience abroad. But in 2026, as global demand for native English speakers has evolved, it’s become more than just a travel hack. In the right markets, teaching
Chances are, as you prepare for retirement, you’ve spent decades paying into the Social Security system with every paycheck. Now that it’s finally time to collect, the last thing you want is a foreign government taking a second bite out of your monthly check. For American retirees considering their best
If you’ve ever hesitated to call a doctor because you were worried about the bill, you already understand the fundamental flaw in the American system. In 2026, the U.S. remains the biggest spender on medical care – averaging over $14,500 per person – yet it consistently lags behind other developed
