I left the US to move to a charming French town sight unseen. It was the best decision I've ever made.

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Agnes and her husband take a selfie in France.
My husband and I moved to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, sight unseen.

Agnes Groonwald

People are buying cheap, abandoned homes in Japan and living their dreams free of financial burden

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Two men sitting down in the middle of a home renovation in Japan.
Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans working on their akiya renovation in Japan.

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4 tips on buying a home in Italy from an American who's done it

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A woman standing outside of a residence in Italy.
Minton standing outside of her second home in Mussomeli.

Lorrah Minton

If you were thinking about moving to Portugal, it just got a whole lot more expensive

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I moved to Norway nine years ago. Being stereotyped as an American helped me get ahead at work, but it's tough making friends and the weather isn't for everyone.

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Emily Northway smiling on a boat with Norwegian cliffs in the background
Emily Northway booked a one-way ticket to Norway in 2014. Now she's applying for citizenship.

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