Courtesy of Raina Willick
- Raina and Jason Willick left Texas in 2022, eventually settling in a medieval village in France.
- In France, the couple is buying an old house for $222,000 total — including all taxes and fees.
- The Willicks sought adventure and a more affordable place to call home than Texas.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Raina Willick, 44, a life coach for business owners, and her husband Jason, 43, who moved from Texas to France in 2022. They also post advice about moving to France on YouTube. The essay, which also incorporates quotes from emails between Willick and BI, has been edited for length and clarity.