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Guides, research, and firsthand reporting on moving abroad from the US.

Best Cities for Lesbian Expats 2026

LGBTQIA ·

Best Cities for Lesbian Expats 2026

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 Netherlands One of the most

Best Cities for LGBTQ Retirees Abroad in 2026

LGBTQIA ·

Best Cities for LGBTQ Retirees Abroad in 2026

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 safety are protected. This can

Eager to Get Moved? Visa Paths for English-speaking Countries

Visas, Residency, & Citizenship ·

Eager to Get Moved? Visa Paths for English-speaking Countries

While Americans moving abroad trended upward in the last decade, it absolutely skyrocketed after the 2024 election. As you might guess, many considered English-speaking countries as their best destinations. Integration may be easier in a country where you speak the language, but does that make it easier to emigrate there? Here's the visa paths for 5 English-speaking countries.

Love Wins: Countries with Legal Same-Sex Marriage 2026

Legalities, Rights, & Freedoms ·

Love Wins: Countries with Legal Same-Sex Marriage 2026

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 for equality continues to bear

Starting Your Expatsi Digital Nomad Business

Digital Nomads ·

Starting Your Expatsi Digital Nomad Business

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 the U.S. and couldn’t take

The Best Countries for Transgender People Who Want to Leave the U.S.

Best Of Lists ·

The Best Countries for Transgender People Who Want to Leave the U.S.

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 attack in the States, this