More and more individuals are choosing to uproot their lives in search of a better city that fits their lifestyle, financial means, and overall quality of life. However, as populations inflate and the housing supply struggles to keep up with demand, searching for a promising city becomes increasingly difficult. The
Recreational drug use can be a morally gray area for many. Some people say the right to bodily autonomy is absolute, even to the extent that that right leads to self-harm. Others insist on a heavy-handed reinforcement of drug laws that have shown poor outcomes at best and victimized communities
Every country has a system in place for penalizing drug offenses, but were you aware that some countries practice execution as a punishment for drug-related crimes? Below is a list compiled by the American Addiction Center of countries that enforce shockingly severe penalties for those involved in illegal drugs. 1.
While US citizens have traditionally lagged behind other countries in moving abroad, the trend seems to be shifting. As they reach retirement age, Americans seek to stretch their monthly pension and social security. They want to find affordable countries with high quality medical care that won’t bankrupt them. Retirees want
The 2020 pandemic drove many Americans towards working remotely, becoming digital nomads untethered to a desk. Some even took the opportunity to get even further away from life in a cubicle, finding new adventure in the wider world. After all, why live out your workday in an office with your
The Expatsi Test is an assessment tool for Americans who want to leave the United States. It asks the regions they’d like to move to, their budget, the kind of visa they might apply for (like retirement, digital nomad, or skilled worker) and their preferences for things like safety, healthcare,
In the U.S., the 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 senior care with dignity, where can they go? Duke University created a study
For a majority of Americans, reaching retirement age means an opportunity to break away from their old life. Empty nesters might seek a permanent vacation after decades spent raising children. Single seniors are looking for a fresh start in a laid-back locale. For those retirees and more, we’ve gathered the
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
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
“Who moved to a new country and found it a near perfect match and is much happier? I’m not saying everything needs to be 100% perfect but just stories where you feel you made the right decision and your life has upgraded.” Someone recently asked this question on the internet,
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Can one fee really cover all my healthcare needs? by Brett Andrews About Costa Rica Healthcare The Costa Rica healthcare system is one of the best in Latin America. Thanks to the high quality and low costs, the country has even become
Welcome to the third Expatsi Report and the final report of 2022! This quarterly report tracks why people want to leave the U.S., what they’re looking for, what they have to spend, and more. See the images or download a PDF, below. The latest report from Expatsi, which surveyed people
Welcome to the second Expatsi Report! This quarterly report tracks why people want to leave the U.S., what they’re looking for, what they have to spend, and more. See the images above, or download a PDF, below. The latest report from Expatsi, which surveyed people thinking of leaving the country
There’s lots of debate about whether the WFH (work-from-home) revolution will be replaced by the RTO (return-to-office) devolution. Like most issues, it seems like we’re divided right down the middle about staying remote or diving back into cube life. Of those who want to work from home, some are considering
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
Welcome to the very first Expatsi Report! This quarterly report will track why people want to leave the U.S., what they’re looking for, what they have to spend, and more. See the images above, or download a PDF, below. Have you ever thought about moving out of the United States?
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
