I spent years building a life in New York. Losing my job meant leaving my cats, my apartment, and the US.

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Vivienne Yang moved from the US back to Taiwan after she lost her job in New York.

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He moved to Bangkok but still works US hours — and says the overnight schedule feels more relaxed

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Andrew Corona moved from the US to Bangkok in 2025.

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I won salesperson of the year, then used FIRE to walk away — and move to Argentina

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Justin Heiter quit his sales job in Washington to move to Buenos Aires.

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I moved to Thailand, and it checks almost every box for me — except retirement

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Andre Neveling moved to Thailand in his 40s; it's not where he wants to retire.

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Moving to Japan at 22 helped my depression. At 31, I don't know where I belong.

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Laura Pollacco's original plan was to teach in Japan for two years; plans change.

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I moved abroad for my husband's job. It made me question who I was without my career.

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Chatrine Siswoyo moved to Hong Kong for her husband's job opportunity.

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I grew up in the Midwest as a Korean adoptee. Living in Seoul helped me finally feel Korean and American.

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Jillian Kurovski was adopted from South Korea as a baby and grew up in the Midwest.

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I moved to 3 countries in 5 years searching for the perfect remote-work base. One city made life feel easy.

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Elka Requinta lived in three countries over five years and decided to settle down in Thailand.

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An American couple left Texas to retire in Thailand. They focus on getting 'one thing done a day.'

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Tye and Chip Pierpont left Austin and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to retire.

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I moved from the US to Korea, where I planned to stay forever — then I had kids

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Derek Laan moved to Korea in his 20s, where he built his career and life.

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