She felt trapped in her corporate job in NYC, so she quit and moved to South Korea. Now, she lives alone in a $640-a-month loft.

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A top-down view of the living area, as viewed from the loft.
Chen Teng's loft-style apartment in Seoul.

Chen Teng.

I moved from New Jersey to Barcelona. Some parts of the process were surprisingly easy, but I made a few mistakes.

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shayna posing for a photo in front of a big fountain in barcelona
I've always known I wanted to live abroad.

Shayna Conde

A couple tested out life in Canada and Italy. They chose to move where salaries are lower but life is sweeter.

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Victoria Craparotta and Flavio Fabiani, a young couple based in Italy, posing in a selfie.
Victoria Craparotta and Flavio Fabiani tested out living in her home country, Canada, and his, Italy.

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I moved from the US to Spain, where life is more affordable and relaxed. I finally feel like I belong.

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Cepee Tabibian on a roof top in Spain.
Cepee Tabibian moved to Spain in 2015.

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I took a job in New Zealand after my life turned upside down. I love it here, but it's not sustainable.

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Camille smiling at the camera while wearing a nursing coat
Camille Fahrnbauer said she needed multiple days to recover from a nursing shift in the U.S.

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6 charming places in Europe that will pay you to move there

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View of colorful buildings in Bosa in Sardinia, Italy. Aerial view of colorful houses in Bosa village, Sardegna.
Sardinia, Italy.

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It turns out the best way to get ahead in America is to leave

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Photo illustration of a passport and money butterfly.
Americans are discovering that their income can stretch much further in other countries, allowing them to save, pay down debts, and get ahead.

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I moved to Portugal, where it's cheaper and my career is taking off. I'm not sure I'll ever return to the US.

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A woman posing for a photo overlooking a city.
Kylie Adamec moved to Lisbon, Portugal, from the US in 2022.

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We bought a house in Japan for $30,000. We'll have more land than we could afford in the US, and our kids will be more independent.

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A man and woman taking a photo in Japan.
Leika and Brandon Hansen bought a home in Japan and plan to move there from Washington.

Courtesy of Leika Hansen.

I struggled to learn the language when I moved to Italy. Adopting a dog allowed me to practice conversing with others.

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Kristopher Milicevic and his dog, Lucky, in Italy,
After Kristopher Milicevic adopted his dog Lucky, strangers in Italy stopped to talk to him, which helped him with his Italian.

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