Current expat darling Portugal is continually listed as the best for retirees, young families, and digital nomads who want to leave the United States. Although more Americans are moving to Portugal than ever before, the actual population is still quite low. Only about 15,000 of us live in the lush
The digital nomad lifestyle promises adventure and flexibility, yet navigating the perfect destination that aligns with your wants and needs is challenging. Below, we’ve curated a list of top countries for digital nomads to help you find your ideal work-life balance in our globally connected world. 10. Andorra Andorra is
International Living, the largest website for Americans moving abroad, has released its 33rd annual report of the world’s best places to retire. The report assesses safety, value, and quality of life to deliver a top 10 list of countries where a senior couple can live a comfortable life on as
Spoiler alert: Rumors of Americans taking over Portugal are greatly exaggerated. Recent immigration trends created an explosion of breathless hit pieces describing how American expats are flooding Portuguese housing markets and driving up living costs with their easy living. One Los Angeles Times article describes an expat, “ditching her luxury trailer in
Dreaming of an international lifestyle with better healthcare, adventure, or simply a better quality of life? Say hello to golden visas! Golden visas are residency-by-investment programs that give individuals the chance at residency or citizenship by making substantial investments in the country’s economy. Approved investments typically include purchasing real estate,
Expatsi Tours is launching its next trip to Portugal and Spain this September. We’re returning to Braga, a fan favorite city, as part of the Portugal leg to see whether our future expats might want to move there. So what’s so great about this town? Charming Public Spaces Braga is
If you’re retired, single, and ready to mingle abroad—look no further. Expat life isn’t exclusively for globetrotting couples. There are plenty of cities willing to welcome you and offer you an exciting new life for your golden years. International Living has announced their top destinations for solo expats, with info
On September 10, U.S. News & World Report released the results of its 2024 Best Countries rankings. This annual survey comes from a partnership between the news publisher and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Among the numerous categories covered in this analysis, U.S. News spotlights a category
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
One of my all-time favorite posts from Reddit asks Americans what they miss most since moving abroad. Some people name popular shopping institutions (Target, Wal-Mart, and Costco) and American conveniences (clothes dryers, reliable mail service, and OTC medicines). Most, though, mention the food. The commenters talk about their regional favorites,
You’ll be pleased to know that the Portuguese government has recently announced that the application period for the Golden Visa (6-18 months) will now count towards the 5-year qualifying period for citizenship. This will significantly reduce the time it takes to receive your Portuguese passport and rights to live in
Current expat darling Portugal is continually listed as the best for retirees, young families, and digital nomads who want to leave the United States. Although more Americans are moving to Portugal than ever before, the actual population is still quite low. Only about 10,000 of us live in the lush
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
Each week, we talk to thousands of American women who are considering moving abroad. Over and over again, these women say they don’t feel safe in the United States. Whether their reasons for feeling unsafe have to do with bodily autonomy, the rise in violent rhetoric from men’s groups, or
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 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,
More Americans are moving abroad than ever before. Thanks to digital tools like language translation apps and Google maps along with options for remote work, it’s easier now to make a big move abroad. Combined with challenging times in the United States and ever-present wanderlust, people of all ages are
Americans are widely reported to be leaving the United States in greater numbers than ever before. Media outlets claim gigantic leaps in the number of Americans moving to Portugal, but it isn’t even in the top five most popular countries in the European Union. So where are Americans going? Many
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
