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I lived in NYC with my 6 siblings during undergrad. For graduate school, I was determined to go abroad.

Sun, 11/10/2024 - 19:14

Tech Insider : Travel

A girl poses at a cafe — Omarni Webb left New York City to pursue a master's degree in Sweden
Omarni Webb

Education, Travel, Education, College, masters-program, masters-degree, Sweden

At 26, I set off on a yearlong adventure to South America. It's been 6 years, and I have no plans to leave.

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 20:14

Woman in Cuenca, Ecuador. — Sinead Mulhern is happier after relocating to Cuenca, Ecuador.
Sinead Mulhern

Real Estate, personal-essay, singapore-freelancer, Ecuador, expat, living-abroad, relocate

I couldn't afford retirement in the US on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've lived in 43 countries and am happier.

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 11:24

Tech Insider : Travel

Norman Bour (left) and his wife, Kathleen Plumley (right), enjoying a moment by the Pacific Ocean. — Norman Bour (left) and his wife, Kathleen Plumley (right), enjoying a moment by the Pacific Ocean.
Courtesy of Norman Bour

Travel, boomer, living-abroad, Retirement, Recessions, Savings, social-security

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.

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 20:29

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

Real Estate, house-tour, Asia, Seoul, Relocation, south-korea, living-abroad

They moved to Scotland from California with their 3 kids. It's safer, slower, and they have a better work-life balance.

Sun, 10/13/2024 - 20:14

A couple taking a selfie in front of a stall at a fair. — Zack and Annie moved to Scotland from California with their three kids.
Zach and Annie/Simple Scottish Living

Real Estate, Parenting, Relocation, California, Scotland, living-abroad, work-life-balance

A Gen Xer quit his corporate job in SF and moved to Colombia. He said Medellín is more affordable and he's been able to launch 2 startups.

Mon, 10/07/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Photo shows Jason Bennett in Medellín, Colombia. — Jason Bennett, 46, moved to Medellín, Colombia, from San Francisco in 2018.
Courtesy of Jason Bennett

economy, Careers, economy, Mover, Colombia, san-francisco, remote-workers

The top countries US retirees are flocking to

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 05:42

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Travel

the amalfi coastline in italy — Many Americans are still retiring in Italy.
Aleh Varanishcha/Getty Images

economy, economy, Retirement, retirement-benefits, retirement-budget, retire-abroad, Travel

A Texas boomer couple who retired to an expat hot spot in Ecuador explains how it helps them save money

Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:39

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Travel

Karl and Brenda smiling on a mountain — Karl and Brenda love to travel in retirement.
Courtesy of Karl and Brenda

economy, finance, economy, Retirement, real-estate, finance, Lifestyle

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

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 15:50

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

Real Estate, Spain, Houston, moving-abroad, living-abroad, as-told-to

A boomer who moved from Minnesota to Mexico said his cost of living dropped by 50% — but transplants need to respect the culture

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Travel

Mark LeGeros on his bicycle in Mexico — Mark LeGeros, pictured on his bike, loves living in Mexico.
Courtesy of Mark LeGeros

economy, finance, economy, Retirement, living-abroad, Travel, culture

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