In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore some of the best places around the world for young adults who want to live abroad, build community, grow their careers, or try a new lifestyle while they still have the flexibility to take the leap.

Based on reporting from Travel + Leisure and insights from international relocation experts, this episode looks at destinations including Chiang Mai, Toronto, Dublin, Da Nang, Bangkok, Bansko, Montevideo, and Lisbon. These places stand out for different reasons — from affordable living and digital nomad communities to strong job markets, walkable neighborhoods, cultural energy, and access to nature.

We also discuss what young adults should consider before moving overseas, including visas, remote work options, housing costs, career opportunities, health care, language, safety, and the importance of finding a real community abroad. Whether you’re a young professional, freelancer, remote worker, recent graduate, or simply craving a fresh start, this episode offers inspiration for where life abroad might feel exciting, realistic, and full of possibility.

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Travel + Leisure — “8 Best Places Around the World for Young Adults to Live, According to Experts” by Lydia Mansel

MY TEAM'S BOOKS ABOUT MOVING ABROAD:

NEWEST Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Paper Planes Publishing

You can learn about additional countries to move to in our team's book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore five countries where expats may be able to lower their healthcare costs without giving up quality care. Based on reporting from Investopedia and International Living, this episode looks at France, Portugal, Spain, Panama, and Costa Rica — destinations where many expats report finding modern facilities, English-speaking doctors, clearer pricing, and access to both public and private healthcare options.

We discuss why rising U.S. healthcare costs are pushing more Americans to look abroad, especially retirees, long-term travelers, and people planning a permanent relocation. From Europe’s public healthcare systems to private care options in Latin America, this episode breaks down what makes these countries attractive for people who want better access, lower out-of-pocket costs, and more peace of mind.

Whether you’re considering retirement overseas, medical care abroad, or simply want to understand how healthcare factors into an international move, this episode offers a practical look at why healthcare may be one of the biggest reasons Americans are rethinking where they want to live.

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Investopedia — “5 Countries Where Expats Can Get Quality Healthcare for Much Less Money” by Daniel Liberto

MY TEAM'S BOOKS ABOUT MOVING ABROAD:

NEWEST Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Paper Planes Publishing

You can learn about additional countries to move to in our team's book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Are you specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore some of the best countries in the world for expats looking to build a new life overseas. Based on reporting from AFAR and results from InterNations’ Expat Insider survey, this episode looks at the destinations where expats report strong satisfaction with quality of life, personal finances, ease of settling in, work-life balance, and everyday essentials like housing, language, and administration.

Panama takes the top spot, standing out for its affordability, financial comfort, natural beauty, and ease of settling in. We also look at other highly ranked countries including Colombia, Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam, China, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Spain, and Malaysia, each offering different advantages for retirees, remote workers, families, and anyone considering a fresh start abroad.

Whether you’re dreaming about Latin America, Europe, Asia, or the Middle East, this episode offers a helpful overview of where expats say life abroad feels most manageable, welcoming, and rewarding. It’s a reminder that the “best” country depends on your goals, budget, lifestyle, and long-term plans, but hearing from people already living abroad can be a powerful starting point.

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AFAR — “The Best Country for Living Abroad Is Closer to the U.S. Than You Might Think” by Michelle Baran and Sophie Friedman

MY TEAM'S BOOKS ABOUT MOVING ABROAD:

NEWEST Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Paper Planes Publishing

You can learn about additional countries to move to in our team's book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Are you specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore Isla Mujeres, Mexico, a small island just off the coast of Cancún that has been recognized as one of the most affordable Caribbean places to retire. With turquoise water, white sand beaches, a relaxed pace of life, and access to Mexico’s larger health care system, Isla Mujeres offers many of the island-living perks people dream about without the luxury price tag often associated with the Caribbean.

Based on reporting from Travel + Leisure and International Living, this episode looks at what makes Isla Mujeres appealing for retirees and future expats, including walkability, lower transportation costs, rental options, groceries, health care access, and the ability to enjoy island life without necessarily needing a car. We also discuss the practical realities, including limited medical facilities on the island, the need to travel to the mainland for more serious care, housing considerations, hurricane season, and why testing island life before committing long term is always a smart idea.

Whether you’re dreaming about retiring by the beach, comparing affordable Caribbean destinations, or simply curious about life beyond the mainland, this episode offers a closer look at why Isla Mujeres may be worth considering for a relaxed, budget-conscious retirement abroad.

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Travel + Leisure — “This Caribbean Island Is One of the Most Affordable Places to Retire—and It Has Scenic Beaches and a Relaxed Lifestyle” by Dana Sauchelli

MY TEAM'S BOOKS ABOUT MOVING ABROAD:

NEWEST Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Paper Planes Publishing

You can learn about additional countries to move to in our team's book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Are you specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore São Tomé and Príncipe’s new golden passport program, which offers a pathway to citizenship through investment in this remote African island nation off the coast of West Africa. Known for its lush rainforests, volcanic landscapes, beaches, and growing eco-tourism appeal, São Tomé and Príncipe is now drawing attention from travelers and global citizens looking for another option in the world of second passports.

We break down what makes this program stand out, including its relatively low investment amount, family inclusion options, no required permanent relocation, and a faster processing timeline than many traditional residency-to-citizenship routes. We also look at the country’s Portuguese history and why its membership in the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries may create additional opportunities for citizens interested in living, working, or studying in places such as Portugal or Brazil.

At the same time, this episode takes a realistic look at island life, including limited direct flights, infrastructure challenges, power outages, health care limitations outside the capital, and the importance of understanding what daily life may actually look like beyond the postcard version. Whether you’re curious about second citizenship, African island destinations, Portuguese-speaking countries, or long-term global mobility, this episode offers a helpful introduction to a unique new passport option.

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Condé Nast Traveler — “This Stunning African Island Nation Now Offers a ‘Golden Passport’ for $90,000” by Brittany Chang

MY TEAM'S BOOKS ABOUT MOVING ABROAD:

NEWEST Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Paper Planes Publishing

You can learn about additional countries to move to in our team's book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Are you specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore why Panama continues to stand out as one of the world’s most popular destinations for expats and retirees. Based on reporting from Moneywise, Panama ranked No. 1 overall in the 2026 Expat Insider survey, earning especially strong marks for personal finance, working abroad, ease of settling in, and expat essentials.

We look at why Panama appeals to Americans hoping to stretch their retirement savings, including its established expat communities, tropical climate, modern conveniences, and reputation for making day-to-day life feel more affordable and manageable. We also discuss why retirees are drawn to Panama’s lifestyle options, from Panama City to beach communities and mountain towns, and why many expats say they feel financially comfortable there.

At the same time, this episode also looks at the practical side of moving abroad, including residency requirements, taxes, healthcare, cost-of-living research, language, community, and the importance of doing a test run before making a permanent move. Whether you’re planning retirement overseas or simply exploring ways to make your money go further, Panama offers a compelling example of why more Americans are looking beyond the U.S. for their next chapter.

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Moneywise — “This Latin American country was just named the best place for expats — and it could stretch your retirement savings” by Vawn Himmelsbach

MY TEAM'S BOOKS ABOUT MOVING ABROAD:

Featured Book — ⁠⁠⁠The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories⁠⁠⁠ by Paper Planes Publishing

You can learn about additional countries to move to in our team's book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Are you specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore why Uruguay is gaining attention as one of the safest and most appealing places to retire in South America. Based on reporting from Travel + Leisure, Uruguay stands out for its stable lifestyle, relatively affordable health care, beautiful coastline, and high quality of life.

We look at what makes Uruguay attractive for retirees and future expats, from beach communities like Punta del Este to the capital city of Montevideo, where culture, walkability, parks, architecture, and established expat communities help make the transition easier. We also discuss practical factors such as cost of living, health care access, residency considerations, safety, and why Uruguay is often viewed as one of South America’s most comfortable long-term options.

Uruguay is also one of the countries mentioned in our team’s book Freedom Abroad, which explores destinations around the world for Americans considering a new life overseas. Whether you’re dreaming about retirement abroad, looking for a safer place to settle, or simply curious about South America as a relocation option, this episode offers a helpful introduction to why Uruguay deserves a closer look.

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Travel + Leisure — “This Country Is the Safest Place to Retire in South America—With Beach Towns, Affordable Health Care, and a High Quality of Life” by Patricia Doherty

MY TEAM'S BOOKS ABOUT MOVING ABROAD:

Featured Book — ⁠⁠The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories⁠⁠ by Paper Planes Publishing

You can learn about additional countries to move to in our team's book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore why a growing number of Americans are choosing to move overseas — not just retirees or adventurous travelers, but families, professionals, and everyday people looking for a different way of life.

Based on reporting from The Independent, this episode looks at the major reasons behind the trend, including the high cost of living, political division, school safety concerns, healthcare expenses, burnout, and the desire for a slower, more balanced lifestyle.

Whether you’re actively planning a move abroad or simply wondering why so many Americans are exploring life outside the U.S., this episode offers an honest look at what is driving the shift — and why, for some, leaving the mainland may feel less like running away and more like moving toward a life that finally fits.

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The Independent — “‘I’m not sure what would get me to go back’: The growing number of Americans moving abroad” by Ariana Baio

MY TEAM'S BOOKS ABOUT MOVING ABROAD:

Featured Book — ⁠The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories⁠ by Paper Planes Publishing

You can learn about additional countries to move to in our team's book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Are you specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, our team shares our new book, The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories, now available on Amazon. The book is a practical guide for Americans interested in relocating to one of the five inhabited U.S. territories: Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or American Samoa.

The book explores both the beauty and the challenges of island life. From housing, healthcare, utilities, shipping, taxes, residency, and transportation to hurricanes, typhoons, infrastructure challenges, and cultural considerations, this episode offers an honest look at what it means to leave the mainland without fully moving abroad.

Whether you’re dreaming of warmer weather, a slower pace, a new community, or simply a different way of living within the broader U.S. system, this episode introduces The Mainland Exit as a helpful starting point for planning carefully, comparing the territories, and deciding whether island life truly fits your goals.

Featured Book — The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories by Paper Planes Publishing

You can learn about additional countries to move to in our team's book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore the countries currently standing out as some of the best places for expats to build a new life. Based on reporting from Travel + Leisure and insights from Allianz, InterNations, and HSBC, the ranking highlights destinations that score well for affordability, safety, healthcare, lifestyle, and ease of settling in.

Portugal takes the top spot thanks to its sunny climate, relatively lower cost of living, accessible visa programs, and welcoming expat communities. We also look at other popular choices, including Spain, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, and Thailand, and discuss what makes each country appealing for retirees, remote workers, families, and anyone considering a fresh start abroad.

🔎 Podcast Episode Credit

Travel + Leisure — “This Is the No. 1 Country in the World for Expats—and It Has Beautiful Beaches, Affordable Living, and Great Healthcare” by Taryn White

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