Peter Thiel's move to Argentina reflects a growing trend among billionaires seeking a 'plan B' abroad

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Peter Thiel walking
Peter Thiel leaves a meeting with Argentina's President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on April 23, 2026.

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I gave up my dream career in NYC to move abroad without a stable job. I miss my old life but don't regret leaving.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Justine Golata with glass of wine in restaurant
I relocated to Florence after living in New York City for eight years.

Justine Golata

I moved to New York with an American dream, but didn't get an H-1B visa. Now I'm living a new dream in the UK.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Sunjana Ramana standing in front of the New York skyline. The Empire State building is visible behind her.
Sunjana Ramana is building her company, Flax, in the UK.

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I wrote a story about a California family regretting moving to Texas. The internet — and Texans — had thoughts.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Politics
The American and Texas flags at the Austin state capitol.
The American and Texas flags.

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Architect brothers moved to a Himalayan town and built a mud villa by hand. It's now a busy Airbnb.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Economy
Ansh and Raghav Kumar in front of the mud villa they built in Rishikesh.
Architect brother duo Ansh and Raghav Kumar moved to a small Himalayan town to build a mud villa from scratch.

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We moved from California to Texas for a cheaper lifestyle. We disliked almost everything else, and are moving back.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Environment
Moving boxes.

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I moved from the Boston area to upstate New York 11 years ago. My life has improved in many ways, but there are things I miss.

Tech Insider : Business
Lindsey hikes in fall foliage while holding hiking poles over her head.
I moved from the Boston area to the Hudson Valley in New York.

Lindsey Danis

I moved from Michigan to Denver and built a thriving community of friends. But then many of them left due to rising costs.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Economy
Mary Beth Skylis while hiking
The author moved to Denver from Michigan.

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

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Politics
A woman standing and dressed in black.
Chatrine Siswoyo moved to Hong Kong for her husband's job opportunity.

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For years, I swore I'd never leave Los Angeles. Moving to Oregon made me realize I never want to go back.

Tech Insider : Business
Woman holding dog staring at sunset in LA
Leaving Los Angeles and moving to Oregon helped me get a new perspective on my life.

Chelsea Frank

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