Why People Are Leaving the USA (and Where They’re Going)

[@TravelingwithKristin]

For help moving abroad in the next year, contact me here: www.travelingwithkristin.com/relocation

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

Not moving & your already got an idea of where I would move to. My wife says rural Ireland so there is one more.

[@Peter-m5n7m]

KRISTIN, WONDERFUL INFORMATION! I'm not leaving because of the United States political climate. I'm leaving because I want to explore dual citizenship via descent with Portual and/or Spain. My father was born in Sao Pedro, Maderia, Portugal and his father was born in the Canary Islands, Spain. Otherwise, Argentina and Uruguay are my alternatives. TAKE CARE OF YOU!❤

[@justrosy5]

Please include a blog post about the digital nomad companies who are actually real and aren't just phishing scammers on various remote work websites. There is literally no way to sort through them for those of us who don't already know who's who among them. The "career sites" don't vet them, and 99% of them don't seem to have Better Business Bureau profiles with both BBB accreditation and high BBB letter scores. There's little to no information on them elsewhere either. If you can include a blog post about the companies you have done digital nomad/remote work for and actually got paid by, and did not get scammed by, that would be very helpful!

[@amy2brno2b]

@@justrosy5 it is indeed a cesspool out there :(

[@erfer007]

Thank you for this information! A quick (I think) question: my husband is eligible for Irish citizenship via grandparents, but what does that mean for me as his wife and our 2 young children if he got dual citizenship? Would we be able to move to Ireland and eventually get Irish citizenship ourselves? Thank you!

[@rayjermyn4541]

I live in New Zealand. Be aware - we DON'T t want you if you expect things to be the same "as it was at home", or complain about it. This isnt America. It is one of the reasons people want to move here - it is different. The government is fairly stable, but food is expensive, housing is expensive because there is a shortage, and unemployment is currently around 4%. Keep in mind other countries have their own problems, including NZ, Germany and Ireland -so dont believe that leaving the US will solve all your troubles. I'd highly recommend taking a holiday in your intended country first to be sure its really what you want. Good hunting 🙂

[@heavenj7]

I think most of us educated people are very aware we need to adapt to a new way of life! And we are thrilled to do so! 💕

[@moltderenou]

@@heavenj7 With all due respect my experience of “educated” people is that they are left wing liberals who tend to be condescending towards those that aren’t. They are also generally overpaid and spoil it for the rest of us, especially where tipping is concerned. Move to Montana or Alaska.

[@rlhaff3560]

It would also be nice if you didn't assume all Americans are the same... especially ones who would consider living in other countries, a different bunch generally who have a better understanding and appreciation for the diversity of other places. NZ has no interest for me personally, I prefer a more vibrant culture, and I don't think you will have to worry about a wave of Americans coming, so no worries for you!

[@s.patrickmarino7289]

@@sunflowerfields4409, I am currently living in one of the countries on this video. People are quite nice and very welcoming. Just don't be a jerk.

[@s.patrickmarino7289]

I try to blend in. I have been known to smuggle in a bottle of Tabasco Sauce when I go out to eat. That is the greatest of my transgressions.

[@shinyshinythings]

Not part of the mass exodus. We got out in 2020 and are half way to permanent settlement in Europe, where we make 30% less salary but have a 100% better life.

[@HomeWorkouts_LS]

If you don’t mine me asking, what country did you move to?

[@GhassanJneinaty]

@@HomeWorkouts_LS i bet Portugal and Spain

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

Felicitations pour vous !

[@terry2315]

I am talking to my wife about moving away.

[@irenevesnayko4886]

How do you get legalization?

[@viviancarolgioao]

The normal state of the U.S. economy is actually very bad. Because of this it goes into convulsive spasms fighting to grow any way it can out of desperation. Tricks, gimmicks, rule changes try to stimulate the economy and prevent it from falling but they only bring temporary relief to people since, when you factor in inflation we are declining.

[@Tonyrobs2]

People believe their currency has the worth it does because they have no other option. Even in a hyper inflationary environment, individuals must continue to use their hyper inflationary currency since they likely have minimal access to other currencies or gold/silver coins.

[@SeanTalkoff]

Inflation is gradually going to become part of us and due to that fact any money you keep in cash or in a low-interest account declines in value each year. Investing is the only way to make your money grow and unless you have an exceptionally high income, investing is the only way most people will ever have enough money to retire.

[@DonaldStokes-p]

I've tried investing in the stock market several times but always got discouraged by fluctuations of stock value. I would be happy if you could advise me based on how you went about yours, as I am ready to go the passive income path.!!

[@SeanTalkoff]

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[@DonaldStokes-p]

I just googled her and I'm really impressed with her credentials; I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get. I just scheduled a caII.

[@martyfrank2905]

I vividly experienced the horror of thousands of transplants piling into Florida during the COVID years. They tended to move from expensive housing areas and due to remote work, maintained their high salaries. Our economy was based on hospitality/tourism. Rents/housing prices largely matched local salaries. When the transplants came, pockets full of money, we just couldn't compete with them. Our housing literally skyrocketed overnight. I saw full time workers, even managers become either homeless or highly housing stressed. Thousands saw themselves forced to leave their beloved homes. I don't want to do this to other countries. I've read that Lisbon, Portugal's housing has become unaffordable for locals.

[@churblefurbles]

Yea the people moving for socjus reasons really prove they don't care about consequences.

[@deborahbrown-hopkins1444]

Wow. I never thought about that. It seems like there are consequences being suffered around the world due to Covid and the inflation that it created.

[@IAnonymous3]

I just read that Floridas housing market was taking a hit ? Is that true? Are houses all coming down or not at all? And yes people flees to red states during Covid. Very sad for you guys. Bring invaded like that

[@irinaivanovic9792]

As a native South Floridan I can confirm this is 100% true. I'm trying to move out of here in 2025 before the Summer.

[@KeiPalace]

too many millionaires buying up property has made housing less affordable in New Zealand, so I think they are resisting foreign purchasing of real estate.

[@sacroyalty]

I’m leaving America (USA) for Spain as of January 2025! Excited for our new journey :)

[@CarmenGonzalez-i3o]

Congratulations, I really salute you for taking the step ....I really want to leave the US but I'm kind of scare

[@Inema7]

That's my plan as well.

[@beemybabi]

This is also my plan! Just need to take the step to start the process.

[@timmaloney6441]

Buena Suerte , que le vaya bien .

[@sacroyalty]

Good luck everyone 🤞 👆 I'll be documenting how it goes lol 😅

[@kymberlythomoff1231]

My hubby and I are moving to Panama with our dog next summer 2025,July or August ! I’ve had two large yard sales already, selling house May 1 and we are getting the paperwork ready to send to our immigration attorney for ourPanamanian visas. We fly down in January to pick those up !! Sorry to say this but The US is out of control!😊Can’t wait! 🇵🇦🎉

[@kennyroberts2703]

My Wife/I moved to Panama City, Panama in July & we couldn't be happier. Transportation is top notch. You can ride the subway/bus for .35¢. Uber is very inexpensive. There are local Panamanian restaurants where you can get a full meal for less than $5. Our household budget is less than $2,000 a month including food. Panama will embrace you, if you embrace Panama. Good luck on your new journey.

[@erika021]

@@kennyroberts2703 My husband & I have started to look into Panama as an option.

[@kennyroberts2703]

@erika021 ,Panama checks a lot of the boxes you're looking for. Transportation/housing/healthcare are top notch. I don't regret leaving the 🐀 race because my stress level melted away when I landed.

[@karlaelvis9815]

Congrats - I'm looking now - pursuing a citizenship by descent in Poland

[@kevin-mn9om]

The Central American countries are great, until they’re not! Be careful about investing in property there. Everyone is happy to help you buy property, but not so available when it’s time to sell. Good luck!

[@thailandmalcolm]

I retired in Thailand. I live in an older condo in Pattaya (a 5-minute scooter ride to the beach). It is all concrete, so the rooms are quiet (I have a video of the condo). I am on the ninth floor, so the sunsets are great, and I do not have any trouble with mosquitoes up here. I do not get much road noise because I am on the ninth floor. We have a large pool with a slide. There is a restaurant by the pool; most meals are 3-7 dollars. My rent is $207/month. I have a new wall unit ac. It works great; a guy comes out the same day to fix it if it breaks. I run the AC 24/7 and my electric bill is $30/month. My room is 270 square feet or 30 square meters. It has plenty of room for a single guy. I have no plans to move back to the States.

[@amandaneumann1173]

My boyfriend works construction in concrete mostly but is a good handyman in a lot of areas. Any chance of him finding work there?

[@amandaneumann1173]

Do you have any companies that you could suggest we get in touch with?

[@blueberryyogini]

@TerraMillsHydro You're healthy now, but what about when you get sick and need serious care (like advanced medicine treatments, or surgeries, etc). Would you be comfortable with Thai medical system, over the States?

[@topgammar3763]

​@@blueberryyogini In the Global Health Security (GHS) Index ranking, Thailand ranks 6th and is the only developing country to secure a position in the top 10. The GHS Index evaluates nations based on their health security, preparedness for epidemics, and related capabilities.

[@thailandmalcolm]

@@blueberryyogini Yes, I can hire a full-time nurse for about $1,000 monthly. Or a smoking-hot caregiver.

[@donaldoutterson3071]

I have lived in five different countries and currently live as a retired man in the mid west USA. Each country must earn your business and the world is changing all the time. The stage of your life and the stage of a countries life don't always match. There is plenty of value to be had in this world and nowhere gets better with hatred. Shop wisely, do your homework and you will be rewarded.

[@ginevrawilliams866]

That means the USA is out of the question especially since indicted criminal, racist Donald Trump ÈwonÈ the election. Next to South Africa the USA is was deemed the most racist and has gotten worse.

[@michaelwiebeck3]

We experienced the pinnacle of our era, but it is now gone. Like what happened to Rome, the corrupt administration will bring this nation to an end. Many boomers are leaving the USA because the find it hard to retire comfortably amid economy downtrend. Some have close to nothing going into retirement, my question is, As a soon retiree How can I diversify my portfolio for retirement.

[@Olsontim21]

Now you are retired and depend on your investment, it’s best you redistribute your capital. To simplify the process, you could allocate your resources with the help of a financial advisor.

[@CindyValenti]

Agreed, the role of advisors can only be overlooked, but not denied. I remember in early 2020, during covid-outbreak, my portfolio worth around 300k took a slight fall, apparently due to the pandemic crash, at once I consulted an advisor in order to avoid panic-selling. As of today, my account has yielded big fat yields, and leverages on 7-figure, only cos I delegate my excesses right.

[@Derekhoffman312]

@@CindyValenti pls how can I reach this expert, I need someone to help me manage my portfolio

[@CindyValenti]

Annette Christine Conte is the licensed advisor I use. Just search the name. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.

[@Derekhoffman312]

Thank you for the lead. I searched her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

[@valentinradonici6458]

I am living in germany and am happy to help anyone with helpful advices with the entire process of moving here. I can recommend it to everyone. Yes it is a big step but it is worth it

[@electriquenikki]

VERY COOL!!! What part of Germany are you living? (only if comfortable sharing). I have recently started having such a fascination with Germany . The Black Forest looks EXQUISITE and Munich and Berlin look captivating

[@Pawhustler]

How would I go about moving to Germany?

[@ALTHALLOFFICIAL]

Very nice of you.

[@edenhundsdoerfer7971]

I love Germany 🇩🇪 ❤

[@johnrac3302]

Your economy in Germany is collapsing! You also have been cut off from cheap energy from Russia by your own government. You have committed to buy liquid natural gas from the USA at a 400% markup! Natural gas and electric bills will rise 400% very soon. The automobile industry is 26% of GDP , by 2026 that will fall by 50%. VW is closing three plants. Let’s not forget that another leadership change is coming in early 2025 b/c the people are fed up with Scholltz. Who can blame him, after Angela there was no repairing Germany. She destroyed the fabric of Germany. No Schnapps for me.

[@LG-jn5fx]

If you are a young woman in certain states and are considering starting a family then you have my sympathies and I completely understand the desire to be somewhere with a sensible outlook on healthcare.

[@GlenFarmer-c6i]

Young US women in general hates families 😂 what are you talking about 😂...

[@alanm03]

If you're a young man, you have my sympathies.

[@HomeFromFarAway]

@@GlenFarmer-c6i I would expect nobody would want your kids

[@checkfactschecking]

@@GlenFarmer-c6i Understandably, you are single and probably will be forever.

[@doubt3430]

​@GlenFarmer-c6i Thank you for taking yourself out the competition Don't ever consider trying to reproduce for the good of the rest of us

[@georgfriedrichhandel4390]

I left the United States more than 25 years ago when times were superficially good and I have never looked back. I know this is hard for many Americans to swallow but America is no longer the greatest country in the world. And before anyone asks me, "then why does everyone want to move here?" The fact is, they don't. Look at who wants to come now? People who still want to come to America are from very poor countries like Venezuela where the economy has collapsed, Honduras to escape gang violence, and Haiti which is a failed state. Very few people from Europe or other developed nations are moving to America anymore. America is a decaying world power and this has been true long before Trump came along.

[@miroperinich2495]

Yes, you said it beautifully. I am from the Southeast European country of Croatia. I know what it is like to look for a better life somewhere else. There are about 3.5 million of my Croats in the world and only in the U.S.A. there are about 1.2 million. Wherever you go, you accept the local rules, culture, learn the language and be grateful for the opportunity. My countrymen have no problems anywhere in 50 countries around the world. They even bring something positive and enrich the community that accepted them. - L A D O , Ansambl narodnih plesova i pjesama Hrvatske , Zagreb : Valpovačko kolo (Video You tube) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIi8eJqErLicldU - Ansambl Lado 2007 - Posavino, moje polje ravno kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWrLmoqcdrhreas - Ansambl Lado 2007 Pokraj Kupe, vode ladne (Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4iah6GjbtBlm7c - KUD Jedinstvo | Plesovi Podravine @ Spaladium Arena, 4/12/2009 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2a6g6uol858i7M - LADO 7th Anniversary Drmes www.youtube.com/watch? kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKQl6Ccn7pkask - Vokalisti Lada - Da san se molio boru zelenome (Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6eUpat5l9FkmsU - L A D A R I C E (L A D O ) , Zagreb , Croatia : Na Manduševcu kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoemd42nd7GHnLc - Plesovi Šišljevića - FA "Turopolje", Velika Gorica | Zagreb 2019 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHepnJ1mit12bsU - WONDERS OF CROATIA | The Most Amazing Places in Croatia | 4K kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHS4l3Wqn6uLotU LADO u USA i Kanadi 2009/ part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYTCn2tojLyqeqs

[@georgfriedrichhandel4390]

@@miroperinich2495 I am familiar with your nation and your culture. I have met several other people from Croatia and I agree you have a proud heritage and a proud culture and a beautiful nation. I will watch the links you sent me. Ziveli!!!

[@Hitchswitch111]

Not true whatsoever buddy, doing better than any first world country regarding inflation, we have the best world trading economy, I don’t agree with all our reasons for going to war, but as far as military power goes we are by far the best. Freedom of speech, press, and religion still exist and hopefully trump doesn’t get rid of any of those any time soon! Because it’s great, I can criticize trump all I want and nothing will happen to me realistically. Yes our rights are being threatened but that’s why we have the power to fight back (hopefully). I can name a bunch of other things we have here in the US that other people simply take for granted.

[@Luiseut59]

Truer words have never been spoken.

[@somerset006]

It's not the greatest but it's still one of the most friendly countries to immigrants who came to work. For retirement or more balanced life style, it definitely is not.

[@FatherGoose-24-7]

More than 40 years ago, after I had asked my wife's parents for permission to marry their daughter, they only had one question for me - would we someday live in Japan? Of course I said yes, but at the time I had absolutely no clue how I would be able to make that happen. And I'm sure that showed on my face to them. But they just smiled. Today, my wife and I are about a year and a half away from me keeping my promise to her parents.

[@jim-se5xc]

NZ. Great country. If it wasn't for the accent.

[@billlewandowski-e9y]

You might want to speed up that timeline, it is going to be a wild, chaotic ride in the US over the next few years.

[@FatherGoose-24-7]

@@billlewandowski-e9y In a sense, we're already there. We have been splitting our time between the U.S. West Coast and Japan for the last 5 years, we have investments and a home in the Kansai region. What we're waiting to make our final flight for is our adult son to join us after he is free from a University position to begin another in Japan. What he needs is a residency certificate living with us to begin running the clock on his own permanent residency status. We could go now or anytime but we're not in a hurry. I have old friends and family to see and spend time with because when we go, it's final. Those people have meant a lot to me, gonna miss 'em. Them and good Mexican food, which is nonexistent overseas anywhere, as far as I'm concerned. If by a wild chaotic ride you're referring to the recent U.S. elections, for us that's not a factor. We already met a high entry bar and are merely waiting to make it official. My conclusion after 50, 60 years observing politics in the States is that there is no Republican Party or Democratic Party nor any other viable political party. There is only one political party in the United States and that is the Washington Party. And they are going to do what works for them, not the people they've convinced to worship donkeys and elephants. People are slow and downright resistant to recognize this. That's where the U.S.is now and where the Washington Party wants it....just my two cents here.

[@Ingrid_EverydayFilmmaker]

I think these people with one to five year timelines to get out is kind of crazy.

[@jenofire8724]

Yeah, probably speed up that timeline and get out of the us now. I live in Japan, and they’re probably not going to be as open for very long. Because next year it’s going to be bad. Get out asap.

[@gregalonzo747]

I spent 2 Years in the Netherlands on the DAFT visa. I lived in The Hague. I like this country very much. However, my wife is Austrian and we decided to relocate to Vienna.

[@ahlivetuhsidamaro150]

Oh I love The Netherlands! I’m a dual EU/American citizen. Hmmm. Maybe I’ll see you there✌️

[@rondotexe]

Not a bad trade (Netherlands vs Austria) ❤

[@cosycoffeee]

We’ve been looking at going to The Hague! Or somewhere close by.

[@prairie_dog_5443]

DAFT only available to people with a lot of money. Your situation is that 90% Americans wouldn’t be able to get DAFT visa.

[@AxGerm756]

*Schnitzel !!!!* 😂😂😂

[@kennethmcgurn3830]

I started searching in Thailand in '98. Made it 5 months a year in 2005 and then permanent in 2020. Retired on SS only, live better than anytime while working middle management with b.a. in USA. No stress, buy what I want, cheap transit 24/7, great low-cost food, utilities, medical care among friendly neighbors.

[@ScottieMitchell-f8y]

Working on that in the philippines now. Pre bought a home in caloocan. Will get solar panels so that knocks out most of the expensive bills. After that, it's easy to live on very little. Only 38, hoping to be done by 42.

[@triple8331]

Left the US for China in 2021, will never come back to the US EVER. It's cleaner, way more modern, and safer than the US. ✌️

[@johnmguzman7491]

​@ScottieMitchell-f8y have you joined CS travel community?

[@ScottieMitchell-f8y]

@@johnmguzman7491 no. What is that?

[@kathleenkalt3852]

We're going to Thailand soon. We hope to stay for three months. We loved Bangkok, but I don't think I can stand the heat. We're also retired and need a place big enough to have excellent hospitals. We'd also like to not own a car. Nice to hear that you enjoy your life there.

[@BenGreggSweden]

I left with my wife and kids in February 2022. We left the U.S. for southern Sweden and it’s been one of the best decisions we could have made. We love it here! Beautiful nature, beaches, quaint old seaside towns with cobblestone streets and flower boxes, but all with amazing public services and infrastructure. Everything is so clean, and people are truly pleasant and welcoming. Our girls (now ages 5 and 9), love their Waldorf School here in Karlshamn, and I just can’t get over that it’s free! We’re also just a 2-1/2 hour train ride (runs hourly) to Copenhagen’s international airport (just across the Øresund bridge in Denmark, where we’re able to fly to pretty much anywhere in the world. Highly recommend!

[@Karen-nh7cl]

@@BenGreggSweden do you speak the language or are you learning it as you live there? Sweden looks amazing

[@jcandy5799]

- It will take years/decades to undo the burden that has been done!

[@yurig2530]

We are now already unburdened by what has been!

[@SlavicCoffee]

Yeah that’s my plan but I don’t know how I can afford to leave here..

[@stevemartin7464]

I agree, the democrats have left so much damage it will take a lot to fix it. How on earth they have let 11 milion unvetted peope into the US amazes me, its insane. Lets hope Trump can start pulling things back to sanity.

[@pilotdrh]

@@SlavicCoffee I retired to the Philippines in June of 21. A lot of expats live on $1500 a month comfortably. I have a permanent SRRV, Special Resident Retiree Visa. If you're former military with an honorable discharge it's cheap.

[@Stormin505]

@@yurig2530 Absolutely! and if people want to leave after Trump is In, I say get the Hell out, we don't need any more Liberals screwing up things here in the USA!

[@andreaskaphengst8121]

Don’t finish that border wall yet, Americans are heading to Mexico and others from Latin America are heading to the US. They can high five each other at the border and wish one another luck.

[@bellemady1]

😂

[@awill3992]

Hopefully the Latino population does what the Americans are doing. Take the American dollar and get tf out. Don't invest in the US. Trade your currency, watch it double and invest/build elsewhere. THAT is the American dream.

[@arnodobler1096]

They can do that on top of the wall too! 😜 😜

[@awill3992]

@@arnodobler1096 Yes. A wall... billions on a wall while Americans die from horrible health care, crappy food, and obesity. And you're worried about a wall. Pure ignorance.

[@dorsvintagecards9420]

@@awill3992 And yet people from over a hundred countries risk everything to cross into our country

[@beerman204]

In America, the main ethic has become how much money you have defines your personal worth. Sadly, the second ethic is so far down I forget what it is.

[@margw2930]

Great. point. As I prep for relocation to Mexico, it is very difficult to let go of "stuff" but realize that is exactly what it is-- "stuff". My favorite pictures, and all favorites of all my "stuff" has brought comfort in my life. But I also keep hearing from expats on KZbins just how freeing it is not to have "stuff". Even not having a car. As you said, how much money and "stuff" is the definition of Americans. I have also come to realize how the freedoms of gun rights in America is a selfish mindset when elementary kids are murdered with an assault weapon and Americans resist change. Ethics are gone, values are gone, and the American mindset is gone bonkers... at least is my opinion.

[@beerman204]

@margw2930 best of luck .. you deserve it ...

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

@@margw2930 I believe that once you get here in Mexico you'll feel and live a whole lot better. That is as long you don't mind returning the many smiling greetings of "Buenas dias!" through out your day. Your new neighbors will become like a family to you and you'll wonder why you didn't do this sooner. BTW- I moved here in late November 2022 I got my Residente Temporal Visa and found a nice place to rent a week or so before Christmas. I didn't speak much Spanish, and still don't. I would smile say "Hola" to the people greeting me and I thought I was pretty much under their radar but in that first week practically all of my neighbors came by with their kids to give me tamales for the holidays and welcome me to their neighborhood! Mucha suerte desde la hermosa Ensenada!

[@stuck-in-the-80s-e5h]

People are under extreme financial pressure coming from all angles plus the highly stressful environment of traffic and ugly cities/buildings makes people in edge - it's a rat race !

[@jerrym3261]

I'd say that's not true. How much money you spend defines your worth. I have a few bucks and not even the insurance people want to talk to me. People value easy money. "Everybody wants the most they can possibly get For the least they can possibly do." -Todd Snider

[@raystewart3648]

SORRY But I laughed out so much when you stated that New Zealand had the same amount of Freedom as in the United States. The US don't have Freedoms compared to any nation on Earth, even third world countries have more rights to Freedom than the US. Education, Health Care, Social Programmes, right to Roam, the right to walk across the road without being Arrested or Finned, the Freedom to eat healthy Food without all the toxic stuff shoved in to every Food in the US and above all other countries have Freedom to work and also live without the fear of being Sick and Sacked.

[@patrickmiller9315]

I moved to Belgium 20+ years ago on an 18 month assignment and never went back...married a local. My wife always wanted to move back to the US but having seen both sides I wanted to stay. Belgium is not a "get rich quick" place but if you are looking for an excellent location, good quality of life, solid social framework, and great beer, Belgium is the place. And most people speak English (plus 2-3 other languages).

[@beatricefrask5230]

As we saw a out the people in the North of France and Belgium, once they open their hearts for friendship, it is forever

[@neasha27]

I plan to visit Belgium summer 2025. How are black Americans treated there?

[@DirtFlyer]

Do they call people from Belgium the Belch?

[@joey22306]

22 years for me. I live in Dubai . Never had a reason to go back after my parents passed away.

[@chantachum3556]

​@@neasha27please dont make a fuss about your color. Behave yourself properly and respect the customs of the locals

[@ShikataGaNai100]

This American went to the homeland of his wife, Japan...two years ago. I will never go back to the US.

[@billlewandowski-e9y]

And this American retired to the homeland of his wife, China...two months ago. I also will never go back to the US, except to visit family and friends periodically. I voted in the recent US election in China via e-mail, so I am still doing my civic duty, but the election results only confirmed my decision to leave. Good luck everyone.

[@InvestingWithAdamK]

😊I assume you like living in Japan. Went for the summer 2 years ago. Going again this year, and if my son doesn’t get accepted to the high school he’s hoping to get into we’ve discussed doing freshman year high school there.

[@SuperKanuuna]

okay nakamoto, enjoy the land of rice!

[@user-ld6wo4rv8h]

@@billlewandowski-e9y email voting??? What a joke.

[@trevormcclung740]

​@@billlewandowski-e9y😂

[@juansantana8448]

I am one of those that could no longer put up with American injustice, both inside, as well outside its borders, not to mention the financial rat-trap that is America today.

[@brianarbenz1329]

I’m disgusted to watch President try to turn what is supposed to be our democracy into his political machine. The America I was taught to believe in is leaving me. And I strongly want to relocate to some other nation.

[@adriam7425]

Where did you move to?

[@ericjsmoczynski4374]

You aren't an American.

[@ericjsmoczynski4374]

​@@brianarbenz1329You need to leave too. America is not open borders and child sexual mutilation. The people have spoken. GET. OUT. NOW.

[@billlewandowski-e9y]

@@ericjsmoczynski4374 Yes we need to outlaw circumcision in the US, child sexual mutilation is a horrible, brutal, and extremely painful thing.

[@albertowachsman]

Before you move permanently, try to visit the place where you want to live and stay as long as you can to get a real feel of what it would be like to live there. Input from videos is only the tip of the iceberg because every person has different interests and values.

[@threestumps7560]

Very good advice!

[@elgainus]

Ever seen a large flock of birds just unexpectedly take off? There’s been a major paradigm shift in this society in the US-you feel something’s coming, but can’t quite read between the lines. And it doesn’t feel good…

[@justrosy5]

Oh, we can all read right between the lines. Trump is putting monsters in charge of this country's departments and programs - the things we rely on to survive. He's also threatening the ability of immigrants to survive. He's acting like Hitler did before things went bonkers in Nazi Germany.

[@johnhill762]

Yep

[@DagnyTaggart-jc4wf]

It feels great to some of us!

[@pulpmysteryfan]

I agree.

[@d.f.9064]

That's fear. Dont be afraid. It's an adventure. From Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@jediknight2341]

I'm done with the US I'm currently learning German and in a year and a half moving to Germany I have had enough.

[@karlaelvis9815]

Me too - looking for a place to land while I sell off some belongings that I don't use

[@beatricefrask5230]

Learning Spanish and Ibam fluent in French. Two finalists. My moving month is June.

[@Habakuk_]

Hopefully German will then be spoken with the locals, and not that the locals will be forced to speak English.

[@jediknight2341]

@Habakuk_ I will speak German with the locals I want to learn and be apart of there culture no one will be forced to speak English I have a lot of work to do I will find out today when my German classes will begin by someone who lives in Germany or lived in Germany thanks for your commitment

[@jediknight2341]

@@karlaelvis9815 wish you luck work hard and I'm sure you will succeed 💪

[@paestum70]

Hi Kristin, thanks for your post. As an American who has lived in Europe for a very long time, I would like to chime in with a few thoughts. I kind of chuckle seeing these videos and having met Americans living abroad (the ones in Costa Rica and Mexico tend to be the worst btw...but also a few in France and Italy who followed Emily... whatever....) 1) Think about integration- yes, integration. You are an immigrant... shocker to think of yourself that way but that is the reality. You won't be able to live in a bubble, nor should you want to. Are you willing to make an effort to learn the language? I don't mean hello, good morning, good evening. I mean, ordering food in a restaurant, asking if fish is fresh, thanking your neighbor for feeding your dog. Not deep philosophical discussions, just basic exchanges. 2) Culture. Northern European and even central European cultures can be tough to crack. So if you have an expectation that you'll start loud chatting with the next table and making friends immediately, you're in for a big surprise. It will be a huge turnoff. Speaking the language, being deferential, involving yourself in the community... that will gain you respect. But even so, don't expect to be chummy with all of your neighbors in a month, it most likely won't happen. Southern Europeans will be more open to socializing in general but again, you'll have to knock off the American "OMG we're friends now!". You're not in Kansas anymore. 3) Leave your politics behind. Yes. The dynamics are dramatically different overseas. Universal healthcare is the norm, not some whacko leftist plan. The US is a superpower but no, not everyone wants to move there. 4) LISTEN before you speak. You have two ears and one mouth. Perhaps for a reason.

[@patfrancisco9646]

I like your post. I am curious about knowing language learning options available in Western Europe, German and Spanish in particular. Any suggestions?

[@amandaneumann1173]

"whacko leftist plan" but "leave your politics behind" ???? Why no mention of whacko right BS? 🧐

[@lluism2495]

Maybe not in north europe but In many places in south europe you don t even need to speak the language because of the huge english community that live there. Even in big cities like Barcelona is easier to live in english than in its own local language. It's as if a Spanish speaker were complaining about the difficult adaptation in Miami.

[@patfrancisco9646]

@ Thank you for responding to my German/Spanish language question. I appreciated how you reminded me how English is such an accepted universal and beautiful message that is well-known by many cultures.

[@franroxburgh6055]

Brilliant!

[@Chris-fb8bw]

Wow!! Seriously? You are talking about NZ, Germany and the Netherlands like it is still 2014! Things have changed dramatically in those countries during the past 10 years!! Just like in the US.

[@_--JohnVK--_]

No they haven't (speaking for the Netherlands). What are YOU talking about..... The Netherlands is NOTHING like the USA and never will be! We have very good relations with the USA commercially and militarily, but other than that, no thanks. We will remain to be the Dutch as we were forever, thank you very much 😊

[@newcontentyesterday23]

@@_--JohnVK--_ he means, how ALL of Europe exceptn for Poland is extremely far left now. Great replacement is everywhere.

[@masii22]

@@_--JohnVK--_ I agree that still nothing like the USA, but saying it will never be... I actually see that is gonna be a lot worse. Still, i found the Netherlands quite Dutch yet, in comparison of the irrecognizables Belgium, France, Sweden or Germany.

[@alexf8207]

🎯💯🎯💯🎯

[@Skiddins]

@@newcontentyesterday23I Spy… someone who doesn’t understand what ‘far left’ is.

[@blairinbelgradeTV]

I'm an American expat entrepreneur living in Serbia. I left the US 10 years ago and so happy to see there is a movement of Americans who want to move abroad. I actually spent time in New Zealand, it's really beautiful but so far from everything and very expensive. If you're interested in moving to Serbia, it's a wonderful place, safe, kind people, English is widely spoken, has low cost of living, and is very family friendly.

[@adriam7425]

I’ve heard that about Serbia, and Albania as well!

[@blairinbelgradeTV]

@adriam7425 The Balkans is an underrated region. Its a great place to be an expat!

[@b6yg]

Isn't Serbia close to Russia? I don't want Serbia to be a communist or to be involved in the war with Ukraine like Belarus and Russia.

[@b6yg]

No, Serbia is not considered an enemy of the United States like Russia is often perceived due to geopolitical tensions. The U.S. and Serbia have a complex relationship, but they are not adversaries. Key Points: Diplomatic Relations: The U.S. and Serbia maintain formal diplomatic relations, and the U.S. has an embassy in Belgrade. While there are historical tensions, such as the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999, the countries have worked to rebuild their relationship. Economic Ties: The U.S. supports Serbia's economic development and its aspirations for EU membership. American companies invest in Serbia, and there are collaborations in various sectors. Geopolitical Stance: Serbia maintains a neutral foreign policy. While it has close ties with Russia, it also cooperates with the U.S. and NATO through programs like the Partnership for Peace. Serbia is not aligned against the U.S. in the way Russia might be. Public Sentiment: While some Serbians may view the U.S. negatively due to historical events, many also see the U.S. as a partner in economic and democratic development.

[@blairinbelgradeTV]

@Marty_KZbinr No Serbia is not close to Russia. You are thinking of Siberia....

[@jonb3189]

I left the USA back in 1994, and when I left had no idea what a *great* decision I made. For the past two decades in Tokyo. Affordable excellent healthcare. No guns. Wonderful public transportation. Little to zero crime. Also, I've saved more then anyone I've known back in the USA.

[@pumuckl0]

I left in 2012 and feel exactly the same way. Glad you are doing well!

[@jonb3189]

@@pumuckl0 Only way I'd return back to the US is crying, kicking and screaming the whole way. I'm so done with America.

[@margw2930]

I keep considering Japan, as it is always in the top rankings of safety, cost of living, infrastructure, walkability, cleanliness. If I could fly my elderly pet, Osaka or Tokyo would be my top choice even though the language barrier would be quite a challenge. Just feels right for me. Did you adapt okay? The culture is so different from the USA. But rarely hear anyone not like it. Would be interested in your feedback. Thanks

[@jonb3189]

@@margw2930 I love being here. Have a good job tho. It's not a fun place, but fine to earn a living. Japanese people are kind, but it's hard to get to know them.

[@calise8783]

I left in 1999. Back then I had no idea what a great decision it was. As the years passed, I realized just how fortunate I was to have moved abroad. A few additional years, I knew I could not move back. The first 15 years, I spent extended time in the U.S. annually visiting family and after each visit, was glad to come home and get out of the U.S. - especially once I had children and saw how my nieces/nephews of a similar age to my children were growing up. Every day is not sunshine and rainbows but that if life in general.

[@davidrobertson6822]

We moved to Belize from the US. English speaking, new democracy, mix of Caribbean & Central American cultures. World's largest living barrier reef, large portions of land set aside to preserve amazing biodiversity. I teach, and it is nice not to have the government forcing me what to say or not say in my classroom. Come visit Belize!

[@crescentprincekronos2518]

and completely dependent upon the US and UK for survival. the economy's number i sector is tourism. Belize needs people who wish to do for the country and not what the country can do for them or give them.

[@amandaneumann1173]

​@@crescentprincekronos2518Where do you suggest? Just curious. I was looking at Thailand or maybe New Zealand but would like to know of where you would suggest. A country who offers people things instead of hoping people can build up their country?!?

[@americandefender6884]

@@amandaneumann1173- Seems like a lot of people are looking into moving to Thailand because of the good things they hear about it. Research on KZbin. Best wishes!

[@billlewandowski-e9y]

Yup, the official language is English and the Belize dollar is pegged at 1 USD = 2 Belize dollars. How much easier can you get than this?

[@kymberlythomoff1231]

Hi, I am interested in teaching. Who do you teach for? I've looked online but not sure who to go with and who is legitimate. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

[@Artemio-derose]

Most rich people stay rich by spending like the poor and investing without stopping then most poor people stay poor by spending like the rich yet not investing like the rich but impressing them. People prefer to spend money on liabilities, Rather than investing in assets and be very profitable

[@thihanhphan7777]

You are so correct! Save, invest and spend for necessities and a few small luxuries relatives to one's total assets ratio.

[@Tiahorton-u5s]

I wanted to trade Crypto but got discouraged by the fluctuations in price

[@mdionise]

Now, I Just realized that the secret to making a million is saving for better trades. I always tell myself you don't need that new Maserati or that vacation just yet. That mindset helped me make more money trading. For example last year I Traded with 10k in Crypto and made about $146k, but guess what? I put it all back and traded again and now I am rounding up close to a million

[@สงวนจันทเนตร]

Hello how do you make such?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down 🤦‍♀️of myself because of low finance but I still believe in God

[@mdionise]

The process of trading can be complicated when you have limited knowledge. However, with the right strategy and setups, you can be successful.

[@majortom8047]

We've lived in Mexico for 7 years. It's home now. Since Trump was elected this time, we've been deluged with former neighbors and friends who are asking how they can quickly move here. We always explain that it is a process, that they cannot just show up, then we step them through it. It's really amazing that so many are inquiring. like the floodgates were thrown open.

[@DagnyTaggart-jc4wf]

Wow, what a concept...you have to tell your friends that "they cannot just show up". What kind of country doesn't welcome strangers who just walk over their border?

[@margw2930]

Yes who would have thought that while our government is trying to build that wall _ the one that Trump said Mexico would pay for- that Americans are now seeking ways to climb over it into Mexico. I am one and beginning the process as we speak. I created a notebook of every thing that needs to take place for the transition. Mexico is my first option to make that transition, a simpler lifestyle. I rarely hear people moving to Mexico then leaving even if one has to learn patience. . Re-learning Spanish - the Mexican dialect.

[@QueenSnowPea]

​@@margw2930 I lived in Mexico in the 80s but I wouldn't live there now, it's not safe anymore.

[@whatevergoaway]

Speaking as a person with no relevant information. 🎉​@@QueenSnowPea

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

@@QueenSnowPea It's a whole lot safer now than it ever was in the '80's. I live in Mexico now after remote beach camping and surfing here since '79.Buena suerte con eso!

[@deezellnyc]

I've been doing some heavy research myself - my shortlist is France and Spain. I was in France, Italy, and Portugal a month ago looking around. I like the warmer weather and the idea of renovating/ modernizing an old stone home. I also love the food and culture.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Sounds like an exciting plan is in the works. Feel free to reach out if you'd like support.

[@deezellnyc]

@@TravelingwithKristin thx - I've enjoyed watching a number of your episodes... I might reach out in a few months. I'm thinking about another exploratory trip in the colder months (Feb/March) I've spent a lot of travel time in Europe over the last few decades, but now thinking more long-term / buying property.

[@shinyshinythings]

Make sure you talk to a financial advisor before you decide based purely on your gut and lifestyle factors. ❤️

[@shinyshinythings]

Make sure you talk to a financial advisor before you decide based purely on your gut and lifestyle factors. ❤️

[@shinyshinythings]

Make sure you talk to a financial advisor before you decide based purely on your gut and lifestyle factors. ❤️

[@josephquillian2866]

Three years ago my husband Jorge, our happy Golden Retriever Buddy, and I moved from Dallas, Texas, to Querétaro, México. We are just as happy here as we were in Dallas … we’re just happy folks in general. I became a permanent Mexican resident a month ago … I’m very happy about that. I’ll always be a Texan first (I grew up in Dallas and lived there for 67 years before moving to Mexico), but I do have a special affection for my Mexican brethren. Probably in five to seven years or so, Jorge and I will move back to Texas … we are thinking of living in the Texas Hill Country. But for now we are happy in Mexico. We are retired school teachers. We celebrated our 33rd anniversary on November 15. :-) Life is good. ~ La vida es buena. :-) Joseph (Jody) Quillian … a.k.a. Pepe in México. :-) ¡Saludos!

[@happykt]

Texas Hill country -- where I live -- the home of Elon Musk.

[@le_th_]

With the 2024 residency requirement having *quadrupled*, it's a very good thing that you left when you did and that you got residency when you did. It's a very different ballgame now trying to get residency in Mexico. There won't be any more teachers retiring there, that's for sure. I had been looking at Queretaro for a few years until the pandemic hit. By 2021, the real estate there has increased so much in cost that I could purchase more cheaply (then, not now) in the US. I'm happy for you that you are both so content there. That is wonderful to know that it worked out so well for you as you came of retirement age, and that everything aligned. Best wishes to you both~ native Dallasite

[@rfink222]

Make sure you really want to live in extreme heat because Texas is getting hotter every minute. Central Texas is even hotter than Dallas. I am from Dallas and moved to Austin after living 3 years in SMA, Mexico and I'm dreaming of moving back to Mexico and the mild climate.

[@michaelsix9684]

@@rfink222 add to that the steady droughts we get, TX has terrible traffic, politics, and crime -- Austin is very costly, living in Houston now 37 yrs. look for other places to go asap -- flooding and ins. costs are a huge problem

[@josephquillian2866]

@@le_th_ I appreciate your comments. :-) Since I am legally married to a Mexican citizen (who also has American citizenship), it was very easy for me to go from temporary Mexican residency to permanent Mexican residency. I was never asked to show any personal bank statements or any of that stuff. All we had to do was show our marriage certificate (we were married while still living in Dallas). I guess they thought Jorge was going to support me. :-) I am lucky in that my Texas teacher retirement pension (TRS) is very healthy since I taught for 27 years at the elementary school level as well as, in the evenings, at the college level as an adjunct instructor … also for 27 years. I’m not saying I live “high on the hog”, but I’m comfortable… and would also have been financially secure had I stayed in Dallas.

[@MagarethWoods]

I'm so happy I made productive decisions about my finances that changed forever. I'm a single mother living in Vancouver Canada, bought my first house in October and hoping to retire soon if things keep going smoothly for me.

[@NatalieDormer-or4jj]

You are absolutely right, Investing in alternate income streams should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment.

[@ArshbyJushua]

Am looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I really need to create an alternate source of income what do you think I should be buying?

[@MagarethWoods]

Cryptocurrency investment, but you will need a professional guide on that.

[@MagarethWoods]

Facebook 👇

[@MagarethWoods]

Evelyn C. Sanders

[@dux_bellorum]

As a person who's parents were military I was born in Germany, now I'm in the military and have been stationed in Germany and my goal since having to leave in 2017 is to get back once I retire from the Army. Regardless of politics but the rise of fascism here definitely helps me wanting leave.

[@peterpiper487]

I can understand. With the democrat fascists, you can bet they will be back in power in 4 years from now and carrying out their fascist ideas. Brush up on German and tell us what you experience when you finally move there.

[@9395gb]

There is no fascism in the US on either political aisle. I can't believe Americans get this invested in politics. The US president literally changes ever 4 years and switches back from one party to the next. You have mid term elections every 2 years and state and local elections. And you actually get to vote and have freedom of speech. That is literally a luxury that most people in the world would die for. You don't live in a facist country. Not even close. There are no dictators, kings, queens, monarchy. And you can criticize your leadership openly and publicly with little to no consequences. In terms of freedoms America is literally the most free and least fascist country on the planet.

[@matpk]

​@@9395gb Project 2025 USA = 1935 Germany People who voted for Chump , well they voted Fourth Reich into power 😂 GOOD Luck

[@9395gb]

@@matpk if you believe he has the power to implement that good luck. He can't even get his Cabinet into place.

[@meierandre1313]

Fascists are on the rise in Germany, too. As in many other western countries.

[@REACTIONSUNLIMITED]

Philippines. I have 3 condominiums there, and one house. You can live there easily with great kind people. If I have a choice, I will go to the Philippines. Beautiful people. Beautiful Beaches and most of all, cost of living is "livable"

[@jimallen8238]

Are you considered about being in China’s backyard? As they flex their sovereignty, I would be worried about living in Japan, Taiwan, or the Philippines.

[@j.wesulmandkantskonundrum3273]

​@@jimallen8238 I've been to all those places (except Philippines) and others in Asia and even worked there for a stretch, and China is above all a trading nation focused on boosting trade links with the Belt and Road Initiative -- anything military would get in the way of that. As with so many other things, US headlines love clickbait that gets people to click on ads esp. with Taiwan, but the more mundane reality is that millions of Taiwanese work in China and millions of mainland Chinese visit Taiwan. They get along very well together and despite obvious disagreements in some areas, practically no one on either side is interested in a conflict. They're just doing as they've done for centuries, letting natural trade links blossom so they grow organically closer together. Therefore Americans shouldn't have any fear of going to those countries as expats. They're among the safer and more stable regions of the world.

[@nolltk]

I am an American living in the Philippines also. My concern if "too" many Americans start coming here is they will ruin the kind culture and the dating culture in general. For example, here a man can date a girl and have a 20 to 30 year age gap and it is okay (in America a man like this would be labeled a "pig"). So if American culture takes over, you will have a lot of lonely men and the girls will start to become snobby. The other thing with many Americans coming here is it will quickly cause price increases and unaffordable housing and cost of living. and then finally, if people start coming here in droves, that could cause the Philippines immigration to start limiting visas and entry. It can change the whole landscape of immigration and make it difficult for us who are trying to get established here.

[@Timithos]

Do you own those properties, or do you only own 40% of them with Philippine business partner or a spouse?

[@susanapfister-cuesta4010]

​@@TimithosIf you tourist, you are allowed to buy Condominiums, Buildings but not real estate.

[@Bob_just_Bob]

I’m an Expat from the US who has been living abroad since the late 90s currently in my 27th year abroad with no intention of ever moving back to the States. Other than two years in London the entirety of the remainder of that time has been split between Macao and Mainland China. Not your more popular destinations but it’s been good to me and my family.

[@gerardodwyer5908]

No such thing as an "expat". You are a foreigner living in a foreign country. In that foreign country, you are regarded a foreign national.

[@klhilde]

@@gerardodwyer5908 "No such thing as an "expat"." I don't know what your issue is, but your assertion is absurd and exceptionally ignorant.

[@ulrichkristensen4087]

There is no such thing as an expat, it is called an immigrant.

[@klhilde]

@@ulrichkristensen4087 No, wrong on several levels. First, A) An immigrant is a person making a long term, usually permanent move, usually with the intention to change their citizenship status. The term refers to the person's relationship with his current country of residence. B) An expatriot is a person currently residing outside of his country of original citizenship, usually on a non-permanent basis. Repeat, the term refers to the person's physical location in relation to his country of citizenship. Second, you're arguing as if the two statuses are totally mutually exclusive. They are not. A person in a country foreign to him can be both immigrant and expatriot, or a person can be neither, such as a vacationer, a temporary worker or someone simply travelling through. Third, the designation "foreign national" may be a "technical legal term" for a particular residency status in certain English speaking countries, but that terminology is specific to the particular jurisdiction and will obviously not be the case everywhere, especially non-English speaking countries. Furthermore, technical terminology has nothing to do with the correctness or incorrectness of the term "expat" or "expatriot" in normal conversational English. Fourth, the entire debate from both Gerard and Ulrich is nonsensical. A word exists any time a speaker speaks/writes the word and anyone listening/reading understands it.

[@outtatrex]

To all Americans escaping the "greatest and best country" in the world: Please, respect the local culture of the country you escape to, and please learn the language, just out of respect and it is just the polite thing to do. I live in the Netherlands and I see way too many Americans who are clueless about my country, and even after 5 years haven't bothered to learn to speak one word of Dutch. Thank you !

[@lovly2cu725]

yes

[@mneoud]

I am Dutch too and agree 100% with your comment. Also we have problems enough ourselves with housing etc.

[@BabzV]

As another Dutch person, I fully agree.

[@cryptoenthusiast4999]

Lived in Germany for a couple of years. Beautiful country with amazing people.

[@sacroyalty]

Agree 100%!

[@LeviathanSparrow]

Agreed. Sucks, though, that you get arrested for saying mean things about the government there, though.

[@reginaromer6997]

@@LeviathanSparrow Which is not true!

[@DavidCoxDallas]

@@LeviathanSparrow news to me. I spent a year going to Uni there as an undergrad & been back a few times. my issue with moving there are the highly restrictive regulations. businesses must follow. so many laws limiting things like when a store can offer special sales to what business hours are allowed.

[@andreaskaphengst8121]

@@DavidCoxDallasI have to agree with you there. Germany has rules and regulations for just about everything. I moved here from Canada over 20 years ago and I think that the many positive things far outweigh the negative ones.

[@runeburdahl7141]

Thank You for promoting our country. And I believe You are correct. Cheers from Norway.

[@veritastriumphantchurch776]

One of the most woke friendly countries in the world Nothing cheery about that

[@gilliantracy7991]

I'm surprised there wasn't a large percentage that searched France. I moved here in January and it is a great country.

[@heidigordon1868]

I’m looking into Nice.

[@SueIsRetiringToFrance]

I'll be there in the Toulouse-ish area by end of June! Long time planning, lodging scouting trip in February. Can't wait!

[@gilliantracy7991]

@@SueIsRetiringToFrance I have US friends that moved to a village about an hour outside Toulouse. Bought a house and just finished renovating it. They love it!

[@jolenetwomey8280]

On Saturday, I returned from a 15-day trip to Paris, and I was there for nine days last year. J'aime parler francais, and this past time I interacted with a lot more of the locals or expats. A friend at a pub said the easiest way to relocate might be to get a student visa even though I am older.

[@CasaAntigua78]

@@SueIsRetiringToFrance I lived near Toulouse. Super city

[@BrandenLesko]

The outcome of the 2024 election isn't a reason why I'd consider moving and living abroad. Regardless of who's in the WH, early retirement in the U.S. doesn't seem feasible for most people. I prefer Thailand, which has many visa options, including the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) which is great for digital nomads. The culture, food, transportation infrastructure, and overall lower cost of living make it very desirable. The language barrier isn't much of an issue in most of the main tourism cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Traveling to other southeast Asian countries in the region for vacation or visa runs is also not going to break the bank.

[@martypoll]

For retirees over 50 years old that don't work there is the most popular retirement visa, the O visa. If you have a little money then the OA, LTR, or Elite Visa are other retirement options.

[@ivegotaguitar]

I retired at 62 on almost the minimum social security amount ( $ 940 a month ) with little to no savings. I don't qualify for the retirement visa in Thailand, but next door in Cambodia there are no restrictions, give a travel agent $270 and you get a 1 year visa. I moved to Siem Reap five months ago and knew after 1 month I could never live in the U.S. again. I live in a great apartment ( $300 a month )with a pool and a large private balcony. I have interesting and lovely neighbors from all over the world. The Khmer are wonderful. When I wanted to go to Bangkok it was $72 for the flight, then 4 days later the bus to Pattaya for three days and then the bus down to Koh Chang for three days before coming home. I live like a king here. In the U.S. I could choose to be homeless with food, or starve in my home. P.S> Going to Phnom Penh for New Years. It's an amazing life here . Hope your life is as good as mine,,,, -Cheers -

[@duncanbleak3819]

Excellent briefs on every nation, as usual. Clearly, your business should be booming over the coming years.

[@donnawalker3910]

Really surprised Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, didn't make the list. Cheap cost of living, extraordinary culture, almost everyone speaks English, fantastic transportation system so you don't need a car. It's my number one pick and my husband and I are taking the first steps to making this a reality.

[@yurig2530]

It's too antisemitic.

[@kitty_s23456]

Malaysia has high financial requirements for the digital nomad visa or the MM2H residency visa. If you qualify for either, then good onya. If not, then check out TH, VN or Cambodia.

[@SharonY515]

KL would be my choice if I were to leave the US. 👏👏👏👏

[@melimoo6656]

KL is one of my favourite cities in the world!! ❤

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

Too hot and humid.

[@corkion]

my biggest regret was not moving in my 20s a lot of my friends moved to the usa and made a good life for themselves .regards from ireland

[@tnickknight]

Lots of better options in Europe

[@christopherhachet5184]

I feel the same way,

[@vtxgenie1]

Depending on how old you are, there was a time decades ago where one could make enough to invest, buy houses, etc on a single salary. Now it's increasingly more difficult to live in the US, and less and less people are able to thrive financially, besides the lack of some basic freedoms.

[@kinnish5267]

​@@vtxgenie1 If you want to leave thats fine and good luck, but right now with the new administration the USA is the most dynamic and exciting place on earth. Hold on for a wild ride!!!

[@MyraO-e6i]

@@kinnish5267 , yes - feels like that other "dynamic" place in Europe in 1930-th!

[@marrosenkranz4252]

I returned to the US after a decade in Asia. It’s great to be here. Leaving home makes you appreciate it. So good luck in your comings and goings.

[@djcoolrule]

You are amazing. Keep up the good work.

[@SeanMorgan280]

I recommend Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, or Austria. The UK and Canada are miserable in Winter.

[@Ciaccona255]

And Croatia

[@MyVale13]

I am from Italy and have dual citizeship...thinking of mobing back there with my american husband and children...

[@afaria6173]

Portugal is already full. Go somewhere else.

[@highway2heaven91]

If you’re from the Midwest, New England, the Mountain West or the PNW you could probably handle the average Canadian Winter. Vancouver or Victoria may be an even a little warm for you. If you’re from Alaska, obviously most of Canada will be fine. If you’re from the South or Southwest, you might be okay with the UK but you might want to look at other countries besides Canada.

[@meierandre1313]

Southern England is quite nice. But also quite expensive.

[@SueIsRetiringToFrance]

I am SO SO happy that my 2025 destination, France (specifically SoFr) is not on this list! I was so worried their systems would be swamped. I started planning this last July. Hope to be there by mid-June so I can follow the Tour de France as it winds its way through Occitanie!

[@CasaAntigua78]

I lived near Toulouse. Great city. Lots of Americans

[@feraudyh]

Bienvenue

[@patrickkemguri1190]

Good choice. I'm moving to Limoges, France in 2025.

[@veritastriumphantchurch776]

Good move The French are wonderful people and very independent thinkers. the very opposite of the Brits and Canadians

[@BrendanKDavis]

My wife and I moved here (just outside Paris proper) a year ago, having spent a lot of time visiting long-term previously, and love it. We had our first daughter here in January this year and never want to live anywhere else. It helps a LOT - is fairly crucial, actually - that I've been learning the language 3.5 years, she for 1, very key, but doable. The food is about as good as you can get, some of the best healthcare standards in the world, and the people in general are actually very friendly and warm WHEN they know you and vice versa - and you probably know all that, just sharing for other readers. My bottom line when people ask is always that if you make an effort to localize, and are patient when learning the ropes of how everything works, you'll probably love it. But for someone thinking they'd replicate an American lifestyle here, forget it. Full stop.

[@SensatiousHiatus]

The "cold" thing about Canada is really overblown. I'm not saying it's not cold there because it is (certainly in the far North), but over half of Canada's population lives SOUTH of Boston, MA.

[@BrentPaton]

Boston anything a thousand ks southof it is freezing

[@ljosephdumas3113]

I'm 65, and my wife is 56. Our options are narrowing down as places like Canada don't want American retirees, even though we take Canadian retirees all the time, so if you have any thoughts for people in our alleged golden years, that would be appreciated! 😊.

[@david_99999]

France is relatively easy for US retirees, and there's no French tax on SS or income from retirement accounts.

[@michaelhorath6851]

@@david_99999 YEP ... BUT THE LANGUAGE !!!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I have just the video for you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGrMpnmrg5ySgJI Also, feel free to reach out if you'd like help with planning your move: travelingwithkristin.com/relocation

[@valentinradonici6458]

​@@david_99999germany is pretty easy for retirees as long as you show an amount of money and are wiling to intigrate

[@ljosephdumas3113]

@@michaelhorath6851 LOL

[@dragonofparadise]

Japan is where I plan on moving. Very affordable homes for sale and world class healthcare and public transportation. Been there multiple time and want to use the student MBA to business manager visa pipeline.

[@firstlast8258]

It's the bomb 💣 😍

[@le_th_]

You are so fortunate to be able to speak and read kanji fluently. Best wishes to you~

[@AUMINER1]

@@le_th_ Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign burned through more than $1 billion in only three months and is reportedly $20 million in debt❤❤

[@margw2930]

Yes, I have been researching rankings, countries and Japan always rank high in many different areas. Me as a senior would find the language a real challenge and adapting to a very different culture, but having said that have not ruled out Japan. Tokyo always ranks high in so many areas. Glad you mentioned it and reminded me!

[@beatricefrask5230]

I see that.Americand are buying beautiful wooden traditional homes for a low price and restaurant them and moving with their kids!

[@leopoldbourne8444]

In Australia we are training our poisonous snakes to recognise Americans. Be warned!

[@mgtowski395]

🐍🐍🐍

[@BrandonHanson]

"Recognize," right? I'll be well aware when they're not trained right who gets the credit in lack of knowledge. Cheers, mate.

[@veritastriumphantchurch776]

I have distant relatives in Australia, but wouldn't visit it ever It began as a penal colony and now has evolved into a Orwellian nightmare with the thought police in charge everywhere As expensive as London It used to be known as America lite, but now it's right on par with America extreme

[@poonoi1968]

Of the countries visited so far, Australia stand out as one of my favorites. Easy going laid back ppl with a wicked sense of humor. Cheers from Norway

[@fcassmann]

How about the drop bears? 😉

[@GinaRae1964]

I moved to Australia from the USA. I eventually became an Aussie citizen and recently (by choice) renounced my US citizenship. I couldn’t stomach paying ongoing taxes to a country that stripped women of their freedom and healthcare. The USA has lost the plot. In the words of the late George Carlin, America has become a third world country with a Gucci bag.

[@naturalobserver1322]

Health care= unaliving your children. Have the guts to call it what it is.

[@jbw53191]

I'm so glad I moved to Mexico years ago. I can just tune out the US News and all of the political social media

[@christina9238]

frankly you can do that within the us as well.

[@jbw53191]

@christina9238 but in mexico, the food is a lot better and the people are much nicer

[@yourmajesty1630]

Is there anywhere in Mexico you ou can drink the water as and soak in a tub

[@margw2930]

@@yourmajesty1630 These are your priorities in life? Too funny. Appears the money you can save by living in Mexico would purchase a lot of water and afford a tub. I don't even drink my tap water in the US due to the cloudiness and lack of our water process. My neighbors buy bottled water from a service that delivers theirs! Same as Mexico.

[@jbw53191]

@@yourmajesty1630 I think in some tourist Resorts you can drink the tap water. A lot of people here have UV water filtration systems installed that enables you to drink it. It's easy to have water delivered. You can even cook pasta in the tap water. You can certainly bathe and shower in it. It's not poisonous

[@nbailey9391]

I left the USA over 20 years ago for many of the same reasons. I first moved to the UK then to Cyprus then to Italy and now for the past 6 years Jakarta, Indonesia.

[@timthomas5623]

Wow, you really get around!

[@e.williams13]

What do you do for work?

[@timtoner1411]

I've been living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on & off (mostly on) since 2019. Cambodia is an excellent, easy place to live. I'm on a one-year retirement visa. To qualify you only have to be 55 or older. This visa cost $300 & allows unlimited in & out. . So this makes Cambodia an excellent hub country if you still want to travel to other countries. Other advantages: cost-of-living is low & quality high, Khmer people are honest & friendly, & a lot of people seem to understand English. Cambodia uses USD & their own currency the Riel. This can make purchases complicated. Usually you get your change back in a combination of Dollars & Riel. One bad thing about using Dollars is they have always have to be in pristine, perfect condition or they will be rejected.

[@azmatwassan8857]

As a beginner what do I need to do? How can I invest, on which platform? If you know any please share.

[@ademesooluwatoyin8376]

Yeah, 253k from Maureen duke, looking up to acquire a new House, blessings.

[@cryptogiant7212]

Investing $15,000 and received $174,000

[@zainabmuntari3444]

May God bless Mrs Maureen services, he have changed thousands of lives globally.

[@cryptodemon3421]

It's wise to seek professional guidance when building a strong financial portfolio due to its complexity.

[@oldbadgui3351]

Looking at France, Germany, Austria, Canada. The culture in the US has changed too much and it is getting crazy here. I want to move to a place where people actually care about each other more as a community.

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

Greece

[@mtngrl5859]

Not sure about those 3 countries you chose. Trudeau is now going around Canada looking for illegals. Def a turn towards the right wing in those Euro countries you mentioned.

[@Habakuk_]

@@mtngrl5859 There is a shift to the right worldwide.

[@ProdavackaDivu]

An American said he called an ambulance for his daughter having a severe asthma attack in Germany and the woman on the other end kept hanging up on him for not speaking German with a perfect accent…as his daughter was possibly dying…they also regularly bully Asian tourists and use their fingers to pull their eyes slanted as a slur

[@Ingrid_EverydayFilmmaker]

@@mtngrl5859 Trudeau just put out a news conference how they are cutting back on immigration to Canada- These other countries don't want a rush of Americcans raising prices and gentrification.

[@user-gl8tv8pb8k]

I'm strongly considering Uruguay! Very overlooked country.

[@kirstenkosinski8448]

I heard it's very expensive and the police is very corrupt. Not sure how true that is..

[@mariacvale]

Shhhhhh.... Let's keep it that way! 🤫 We don't want it to become overcrowded and more expensive. Please!

[@user-gl8tv8pb8k]

@mariacvale all countries which have birth rates that are below replacement level (including Uruguay) will need to rely on immigration to avoid depopulation. It's all about letting in a trickle, not a flood. Too much too fast is what tends to mess things up and trigger the right-wingers.

[@Timithos]

Uruguay is in my top 5 for sure.

[@stevemellor7989]

Thanks Kristin, I appreciate your insights and updates.

[@NabilHelou]

I'm favoured only God knows how much I praise Him, $230k every 4weeks! I now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God’s work and the church.

[@NabilHelou]

Only God knows how much grateful i am. After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!

[@AngelaKennedy-zt9ic]

Wow that's huge, how do you make that much monthly?

[@AngelaKennedy-zt9ic]

I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@NabilHelou]

It's Ms. Evelyn Vera doing, she's changed my life.

[@NabilHelou]

I started pretty low, though, $5000 thereabouts. The return came massive. Joey is in school doing well, telling me of new friends he's meeting in school. Thank you Evelyn Vera, you're a miracle.

[@brianentz2785]

One thing that is important to me that you never discuss is the question of religion/secularity. I want to avoid countries where fundamentalism like pentecostalism is blowing up. To me that is a danger sign.

[@kinnish5267]

go to Saudi Arabia you won't have to worry about Christians PS Europe is the most atheist but immigration is making them Islamic

[@Niteowlette]

​​@@kinnish5267I've been to all but 2 continents, and what you're saying is not true. That said, one thing the Communists got right was banning religion.

[@martypoll]

I retired to Thailand and one of the surprises to me was the relief of living in a Buddhist country. I’m not religious. It’s a relief to not have Christianity in the background. The Thais don’t care about your religion and just leave you alone about it.

[@amandaneumann1173]

​@@martypollThailand was never colonized by the Europeans . Lucky them

[@EmptyHandshake]

I HATE religion, but I LOVE my relationship with Jesus, the Christ !

[@autumnlynn]

I've been planning since last year and will be planning my exit for 2025, so I'll probably be in touch after the New Year 😊 As always, love the video!

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

Quite by accident, I became an expat in 2009. Australia and New Zealand are good choices. I can very much vouch for NZ. What a beautiful place that is! And the food is just so pure. The water the best water I have ever tasted. And this from a public well in Wellington, a natural spring protected by miles of bedrock. Available to anyone with a water jug. People just come and refill their containers like in the olden days except the well of course, is not the old fashioned well we see in old films. It's very modern with faucets powered by the pressure of the spring water gushing from hundreds of feet below. For that alone, I would totally move there. Currently caring for my old parents here in Asia. Generally, Asian countries are great to move into especially for those with a limited budget. If you belong to the 99% like I do, once you move in these cheaper Asian countries, you become part of the 1% because of the exchange rates. The American dollar is best spent outside of the US. That's what I believe.

[@danielefabbro822]

I've recently discovered that here in Italy there are 15.500 roughly American citizens. I always thought Americans saw my country as a sort of backwater country but seems that some have "discovered America" when they moved here. Not like Italy don't have it's problems, and trust me, we have a lot, but compared to America... we live definitely better even while having less money. By the way, if Americans wants to live here, just remember that we also host a shitton of migrants, refugees, tourists, expats etc. Everyone expecting to have a decent and peaceful life. So... don't mess up with these people, we are taking care of them and we do not need to troublemakers that ruins our efforts of provide a decent life for all. If you're instead are willing to follow laws, order and peaceful coexistance with different cultures, you're welcome. But be prepared for the cultural shock. It will shake you a lot.

[@Orpheus418]

As an American soon to be leaving America, no... Americans see Italy as a paradise. I've never heard a bad opinion about it, and I've heard plenty about Italy 🇮🇹

[@danielefabbro822]

@Orpheus418 thanks, but do not be naive, Italy have its problems as like every country on Earth. If you're about to come live here, well... you're welcome here as like all the others.

[@WORKSbaby]

Like you didn’t bring the mafia to America

[@Catzeyz]

I would revise your information on The Netherlands. Have lived here for 22 years and a lot has changed, especially recently. Politically it is becoming even more closed, right wing and not welcoming of outsiders. Part of this is due to the extreme difficulty in getting housing, buying or renting. People are regularly begging on social media for help to get somewhere to live, even if only a room. And if you do come across an opportunity for housing, competition is stiff and prices are inflated with people wanting to buy having to offer way above the asking price to even be considered. Cost of living has also sky rocketed, and rail strikes are becoming a thing, along with recent strikes also by pharmacies in dispute for pay increases. Work opportunities are also tightening up for most people.

[@schrodingerscat3912]

@@Catzeyz oh ok so basically just like America 100%

[@Catzeyz]

@ In some ways, yes.

[@churblefurbles]

Basically a return to rational governance.

[@andyanderson3628]

@@schrodingerscat3912 Except the US has one of the lowest inflation rates in the western world.

[@andyanderson3628]

That property crunch is everywhere. It's a huge issue in Toronto.

[@awill3992]

I've been gone for about 2 years... I come back for a 2 or 3 month visit every 6 months. I just got back 7 weeks ago and thought maybe America will be better. NOPE! IT'S WORSE lol! I'll be seeking citizenship this time around when I leave in 2 months. I've traveled to 18 countries and have lived in 6 trying to find which I love the most.

[@pumuckl0]

Hope you find the country that works for you and feels like home! I've been gone for over 12 years and I visit the US about every 2 years. I'm starting to get reverse culture shock when I visit. Just doesn't seem like I belong there anymore and it seems to get worse every time I go back.

[@irminschembri8263]

@@pumuckl0 Pumuckl ?? Of all the names ? Made a Bavarian with Czech roots laugh !

[@pumuckl0]

​@@irminschembri8263My wife is Bavarian and I spend a lot of time there. 😂

[@frostflower5555]

Did you try Warshington?

[@kloatlanta]

That’s just traveling, not moving.

[@rbruce63]

Outstanding as always!

[@dikkiedik53]

Greetings from The Netherlands. To my USA friends... stay in the USA! Not only did you make a big mess of your own country, here the mess is growing by the day. A giant house shortage for our children, caused by you moving to here, makes it impossible for them to get a home them self. My example, I have 7 neighbors that I share a fence around my back yard with. 2 are USA citizens that live in a 37 houses street around the corner. Today already 6 of those houses are owned by USA citizens. Not only USA citizens, with more than enough money land here, but also Russians, Ukrainians, people from the Baltics and the UK moved to The Netherlands. We are an elderly couple and even when we sell our home we will not have enough money to buy an apartment.

[@charleswinterfeld5107]

I'm sorry for you. My Grandfather left Holland 100 years ago for the USA. Don't know why anyone would move back into that crowded little State. Your liberals are at fault for accepting all those refugees and immigrants. Trump will stop that in the USA.

[@marisamartin3664]

I thought you imported 1000s of Muslims and did this largely thorugh your brilliant politicians. Of course we have same morons doing this here.

[@alanheadrick7997]

I live in Florida when I am home and way too many people moved in there. Most are refugees from Soviet Kalifornia. I lived in the UK and it sucked I would never consider Europe for even vacation. Everywhere you go there is some kind of mess.

[@aurealuciano9231]

​and garbage scattered evrywhere @@alanheadrick7997

[@alastorwyst9027]

I live in a similar situation and it's stressful. I can only find peace in the garden right next to two Islamic families.

[@RJMincey]

As always, excellent video. Thank you, Kristin, for the useful information. -Jeff

[@joelsays]

I decided to leave over a year ago, and finally left last month. I went to Colombia, South America and don't plan to return.

[@adriam7425]

Very interested in Central or South Am myself! Looking into Mexico, CR, Guatemala, Colombia, and Ecuador. Two caveats: I hate high heat/humidity, and I have four pets coming w/me. Thus, Mexico seems like the best fit, at least as a first step. Would you recommend Colombia or someplace else?

[@Stormin505]

I love Medellin, been the many a time!

[@DonMaggie]

THank god I'm a filipino/American dual citizen. i can use my Filipino passport to fast-track Spanish citizenship and won't have to renounce either citizenship

[@avalonnite9179]

Where I live in the USA there is gun violence multiple times a week. People have stolen shit from my property and I’ve lost thousands of dollars. Everything is expensive as hell. I have to work 60 to 70 hours a week in my small business to survive. I just want to work 50 to 40 hours. Not be robbed for 5 years. Have peace of mind I won’t get shot walking in my neighborhood. That’s all I want, note I’m still grateful that I have food everyday and place to sleep.

[@RobertJones-jv5cc]

My junior year abroad was in Salzburg. While there I traveled through Europe and since I have returned many times. I have only ever been myself when I was abroad. The recent election has only helped me make my decision that this place isn't for me. I am retiring next year and hope to make the jump then.

[@user-gl8tv8pb8k]

@@RobertJones-jv5cc where are you headed? The more specific a plan is, the more likely you're able to follow through! Retiring in the USA isn't looking like a great option

[@RobertJones-jv5cc]

@@user-gl8tv8pb8k Good Afternoon. I am planning on an extended stay in Galicia and Asturias. I am retiring in January and at that point I want to start my search by doing some 'slow traveling', which I did a great deal of in the 90's. I really don't want to rush into any decisions. Other destinations are Germany, (possibly around Augsburg) The Czech Republic,, Latvia and Bulgaria.

[@meierandre1313]

Austria is getting more and more far right, too.

[@RobertJones-jv5cc]

@@meierandre1313 My experience of Austria, in Salzburg, was in the mid eighties. I found the older crowd to give off that stench of fascism but the younger Austrians I found to be much more progressive. This was during the right wing regime of Reagan and then it wasn't safe to wear an American flag on your backpack. My overall impression of Austria from that and following experiences has ruled it out as a retirement destination. (Besides, I can't get the dialect)

[@keithhooker2709]

We have tickets booked for a five day scouting trip to Panama. Looking forward to the adventure! Thanks for your videos.

[@reallmccoy9043]

We are moving to panama in 2025

[@sacroyalty]

@@keithhooker2709 nice, good luck! It's hard doing the downsizing but hopefully it'll be worth it 😅

[@sneemkerry]

We have lived in Mexico for the last seven years. Mérida is a wonderful, safe city.

[@adriam7425]

Very interested in moving there myself! Looking into Mexico, CR, Guatemala, Colombia, and Ecuador. Two caveats: I hate high heat/humidity, and I have four pets coming w/me. Thus, Mexico seems like the best fit, at least as a first step. Would you recommend Mexico, or someplace else?

[@dianabyrdlikens5001]

How about the Hurricanes in Merida? Is it Hot and Humid a lot?

[@kokohead333]

south Mexico is very hot, very humid

[@kiddywriter]

Had a home for 16 years in Merida and sold it before the pandemic. People there are wonderful, but the heat was unbelievable. I missed the changing of seasons, and for other reasons I won’t get into, decided to sell.

[@gueromora7442]

​@adriam7425 go to jalisco

[@paulmakinson1965]

I live in rural France. Some neighbours had some guests from Texas come over visiting, unfortunately at the tail end of the COVID pandemic. There were no lockdowns, but there was still a mask mandate when in crowded places. These people refused to wear a mask, I guess it was a political statement for them. They were fined, and so they immediately packed their bags and left, slamming the proverbial door behind them, leaving the hosting family in shock at the display of anger. I asked these neighbours, "Where were they from?" They said "Ils viennent du Texas". Yeah, it makes sense. 😂😂😂

[@Fractal379]

They were right to refuse & stand on their convictions. Time has vindicated their position.

[@tomguyone]

@@Fractal379 HAHAHA....another fool weighs in. Time has NOT vindicated their position. I live in Portugal. At the onset of the pandemic many Portuguese citizens willingly closed up their shops and began wearing masks. There was none of the idiotic BS that characterized the US. As a consequence, the time line of severe manifestations of COVID was much shorter than in the US. People in the US allowed themselves to be manipulated by right wing fascists. Here's a question for those people: If masks don't work, why do surgeons use them in hospitals?

[@johnharrison8089]

don't even think of moving to the UK. They (UK citizens) are trying to leave more than US citizen leaving the US. Cost of living and housing are crazy prices now + huge immigration problems. Far better ANY EU state.

[@perseuspersikus6830]

If you think immigration issues are huge, you should move to alabama or florida where you would fit in perfectly

[@donaldspaulding6973]

This is what I've heard from a couple friends living across the pond.

[@Z76455]

Do you feel this is true in Scotland also? Thanks

[@markthorne5025]

​​@@Z76455Not as bad in smaller Cities.In Scotland.

[@markthorne5025]

​@@perseuspersikus6830When can I go??

[@marinelalarsen3736]

Norway has brutal winters, 7 months of darkness.

[@digidol52]

And is very, very expensive.

[@paul_boddie]

@@digidol52 It is surprising to hear that Kristin's groceries and living costs were cheaper in Norway than in the US - half the amount! - because that is the opposite of most people's expectations. She also says that the UK has a slightly higher cost of living than the US, when it is probably somewhat lower than Norway. Certainly, in my experience, groceries in the UK have historically been something like half the price of in Norway, although they have crept up recently, probably due to the effects of another political event that we aren't supposed to mention. Real estate and energy costs may narrow the gap, however, but Norway has a property bubble just like the UK. Although Kristin was talking about her own personal experiences, maybe she gets an impression of her clients' living costs and is able to gauge how those in the US compare to other countries. That would be a valuable database to have, I would think. But I find it hard to square the statements about the three countries.

[@ahlivetuhsidamaro150]

@@digidol52so is New York

[@j.c.ca.o.l7035]

I would consider Norway

[@MrKorton]

Wrong, only 3 months in northern norway really.

[@waitaminute2015]

If any women are interested in New Zealand because of politics specifically about pro choice, there is a gynecologist from Texas that moved there to work, and she has a KZbin channel Mama Dr Jones. Her videos are about womens health, but im guessing she has some info on the New Zealand health system.

[@churblefurbles]

I'm sure the kiwi's have had their fill of email job karens already.

[@TiaMarlier]

Great channel…really well-produced! I appreciate your depth of knowledge about moving abroad, beautiful video footage, and clear yet realistic explanations about each destination for potential ex-pats. Thanks!

[@CarmenGonzalez-i3o]

Thank you so much,i just found you last week,and you are so informative .

[@updateapril]

In my experience, Canada is expensive and has its own issues political issues to be aware of and typically doesn't love to welcome Americans as immigrants unless they qualify under skilled worker headings.

[@leejaved4183]

True

[@landonbarretto4933]

No guns, no culture wars, civilized people. You're corrected.

[@jbarson6671]

Speaking as a Canadian, you're correct. Americans are like any other group. They have to qualify under their own steam. Retirees and people with health problems are also not welcome.

[@manbtm1]

Canadian here who’s been living in the states for 18 years due to marriage, and moving back we can’t wait. Yes it seems the Trump style political movement is actually moving into Canada too, however, they don’t have the same power, there’s a three party recognized system that neutralizes any winner essentially, the Supreme Court does not hold the sway it does in the states, and the vast majority of Canadians, regardless of political orientation have no use for religion, running everyone’s lives. So it’s definitely not as bad as the states.

[@Stormin505]

@@landonbarretto4933 Just High prices & a 3rd World Crap Hole!

[@Joseph2day]

I want to move to the Undying Lands before Sauron and Saruman gain too much power and let loose Orcs on middle Earth.

[@irminschembri8263]

Might turn out a bit difficult unless you are an elf or have elfish friends. 😁

[@mariacvale]

I LOVE this comment! 😍🙌 "All you have to do is decide, what to do, with the time that is given to you." Gandalf

[@darlalathan6143]

Then, you'll love New Zealand, because the LOTR movies were filmed there, and the Shire set is a tourist attraction!

[@stephsteph4503]

I lived in Japan 2014- early 2020. I thought foolishly after Trump lost that the whole nightmare with that would be over. I started applying for interviewing to go back to Japan in spring 2024 because I had a feeling he would win; my family is set to depart March 2025, and I hope it's not too late...

[@sabrinamadison8769]

Very Interesting. Thank you

[@michaelsix9684]

Ireland is crowded, expensive to live in any major city

[@davidb2206]

The overwhelming majority who "search online" are not going to leave; probably 99% are all talk and no action. First, find out how many of those even have a passport. The #1 choice is Paraguay. It has (1) property rights reciprocity; (2) 2A rights; (3) a relatively quick and straightforward permanent residency visa; and (4) lower cost of living.

[@adriam7425]

Do you live in Paraguay?

[@davidb2206]

@@adriam7425 Several close expat friends are established there and I'm going soon with detailed advance planning. I love expat life and made the mistake of trying to live in Thailand for eight years. SE Asia is hopeless. Never again. No reciprocity and there never will be any.

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

Exactly, most of them are all talk and no action!

[@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102]

@@Valhalla_Heathen Plus, there's the fact that the process of becoming a citizen of the other country is a lengthy process that takes several years.

[@davidb2206]

@@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102 Don't need it as an expat. All I ever wanted was permanent residency. You will NEVER get that in SE Asia.

[@Tabletop_Nonsenseverse]

My wife and I moved to Switzerland last year and I am happy to help anyone with any questions or concerns. I can say without hyperbole that the quality of life is many many times better. There's security and safety, financial and social.

[@williamfiore1732]

ANOTHER Fabulous video Kristin as always!!!! So Professionally done you are a Natural. After 20 years living in Hawaii and promising myself that I would never leave, NEXT WEEK IS MY LAST WEEK HERE! Having Lived, Worked in, and traveled to over 140 Countries many times over, I have decided that one of your Country suggestions is a good bet. BUT I would rather not say where right now to keep some thrill seekers at bay.

[@maryanncraft4044]

Expats and tourists are wearing out their welcome in most countries. The volume of people traveling and relocating has increased drastically and is having a negative impact on the planet. The US has become too expensive for many people to live here and it is undetstandable people would want to go someplace more affordable. However, the influx of outsiders causes prices to go up in more affordable countries too and that makes the natives very angry. You really need to find out the cons to living in a country before going there.

[@sn3513]

💯

[@pumuckl0]

If you really want to leave the US, the goal should be to integrate into your chosen country. If you are a perpetual tourist it won't work out well for anyone.

[@margw2930]

And this a new phenomena ? And the world should stand still by everyone sitting still? My grandparents and Mother migrated here from Scotland. Is what makes the world go round. Just know that gentrification is everywhere. US has its own. And people migrating will never stop. Today with remote jobs etc. it is all becoming a "global" mindset, a global economy.. Visas are put in place by each country so if there are Visas, then people will use them. Experiencing different cultures is for me the best times and experiences of my life. Look at Kristen and how happy she appears, her insights to other countries. There are pros and cons of every country: there is no Utopia. Just curious how it has a negative impact on the planet?

[@maryanncraft4044]

@@margw2930 The internet has taken the fear out of traveling for many people. The KZbinrs give a happy go lucky attitude about traveling to many countries that are seriously dangerous. I understand why they do that but I still feel guilty about not warning another traveler about the extreme hostility I encountered in Costa Rica and she went there and was badly injured. I do not feel it would be correct of me to go into negative details on someone else's channel. However, I will say I am grateful I got to see some really pristine places that are no longer pristine - Boracay, in the Philippines, is a prime example; it was shut down to tourists fo

[@maryanncraft4044]

Ooopps! Boracay was shut down due to pollution and 6 months was not enough time for it to recover. I did not say people should not travel, I just think people should know what they are getting into. I have slow traveled to 42 countries and that makes me a seasoned traveler. Visas are not put in place by each country. There are multiple country visas in some parts of the world. Europe has that large Agreement for Visas and member countries are not all happy about the influx of tou

[@lazyperfectionist1]

I think you're oversimplifying the criteria, when it comes to Germany, for finding people who are fluent in English. I traveled there, a few years ago. I arrived in Munich, because it was large enough to have an international airport. Accordingly, people there who were fluent in English were not really hard to find. But then I took the train to a town called Passau. Compared to Munich, Passau is _tiny._ It had struck me, previously, as a municipality that was too small to justify the expense of a local, public transportation system, so I was quite surprised when I came back and discovered that it actually _had_ one. But, likewise, people in _Passau_ who are fluent in English are not really hard to find, _either._ The key, underlying criteria, I think, lies in whether the part of Germany to which one travels is former _West_ Germany or former _East_ Germany. In former West Germany, fluent English speakers are not hard to find. In former _East_ Germany, they virtually disappear, but people who are fluent in _Russian_ become commonplace. The main reason I've been looking at Germany is their education system. German colleges and universities are _widely_ internationally respected, and they don't charge tuition (or they didn't at the time), but most importantly, the closest Germany comes to _community_ colleges (Volkshochschulen) are places one can enroll to study the German _language._

[@slugbyte]

My wife and I moved from Texas to St. Croix USVI a couple of years ago for retirement. Friends and family can visit without a passport, pretty chill.

[@margw2930]

Great video and can depend upon your information! I read comments from people elsewhere that believe it is all talk, Americans leaving the US, even criticizing Americans for their lack of loyalty! I think that there will be a lot of Americans finding a better quality of life in another country. As a senior and with a senior cat, we will first experience Mexico and mostly because the transition for my cat will need to be vehicle. travel. I hope to be there certainly by this time next year. Selling a house, visas, budgeting, etc is indeed a process. I keep reading that there are 1.6 million Americans and Canadians living in Mexico so that says a lot in spite of the bad news of cartels, crime etc in Mexico. Thanks and look forward to your continued videos.

[@pumuckl0]

Yeah, I get called a "traitor" a lot by Americans when they find out I moved abroad. Kind of reinforces my decision as the correct one.

[@lc7169]

@@pumuckl0💯

[@margw2930]

@@pumuckl0 Yes! Totally agree and feel the same! I read some comments and just reiterates why I have had enough. Feels like the USA needs to focus on the value of education and learning "reasoning". and tactfulness, and geez could list so many! lol.

[@adriam7425]

I’m in the same boat, but w/3 cats and a dog! Lots of appealing countries and visa opportunities, but for us Mexico seems like the most logical option, at least as a first step.

[@margw2930]

@@adriam7425 Like you already! 3 cats and a dog. Quite a family but Mexico's pet requirements - Visa are not too bad. I read where Mexico allows 2 pets per person; Can import up to 3 at no charge but then 4 or more there is "import processing fee'. "Bringing Pets to Mexico" and their check desk at entry is SAGARPA. And of course paperwork, vaccinations etc are required. I am guessing the fees are very reasonable- less than $100 for the 4th pet. I have researched my options for an elderly cat and only have one. She is my priority.

[@jkbaumohl]

Could you make a similar video to increases in search but specific for retiring abroad? I would love to see more specific videos for retiring abroad.

[@dmwalker24]

As a person who is significantly to the left of even what passes for the left in the US, I am actively looking for other options. Here in Texas the social climate is becoming increasingly hostile.

[@lovly2cu725]

reap what you sow