Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore a new 2026 retirement ranking that puts Greece at the top of the list for retirees looking abroad. As rising living costs, expensive housing, and pressure on healthcare systems push more people to consider international retirement, countries like Greece, Spain, and Portugal continue to attract attention for their lifestyle, climate, healthcare access, and overall value.We break down why Greece is standing out in 2026, how it compares with longtime favorites like Spain and Portugal, and what retirees should consider before making a move overseas. Whether you’re planning your golden years or simply exploring future options, this episode offers practical insight into where retirement abroad may offer more comfort, affordability, and quality of life.🔎 Podcast Episode CreditEuro Weekly News — “The best countries to retire abroad in 2026 and the results may surprise you” by Farah MokraniYOU can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore a growing shift in the global workforce: more U.S.-based employees are leaving their jobs in America to work abroad. According to reporting from CBS News, the share of workers leaving U.S. jobs for opportunities overseas has more than doubled in recent years, driven by remote work, return-to-office mandates, rising living costs, and the search for better work-life balance.We break down why Europe, the United Kingdom, and other international destinations are becoming more attractive for tech professionals and other workers, and what this trend reveals about the future of work, mobility, and life abroad. Whether you’re considering remote work overseas or simply curious about why more people are making the move, this episode offers a clear look at how careers are becoming more global.🔎 Podcast Episode CreditCBS News — “More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds” by Mary CunninghamYOU can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore a growing trend: more Americans are choosing Ireland as their destination abroad. What’s behind this shift? From quality of life and work-life balance to political climate and cultural connection, Ireland is becoming an increasingly attractive option for those seeking a different pace and perspective on life.We break down the key drivers behind this movement, including the appeal of an English-speaking EU country, opportunities tied to remote work and the tech sector, and the role of ancestry in unlocking residency or citizenship pathways. We also touch on the realities — including housing challenges and cost considerations — that come with making the move.Whether you’re considering Ireland yourself or simply curious about changing migration patterns, this episode offers insight into why this transatlantic shift is gaining momentum. 🔎 Podcast Episode CreditBBC Worklife — “Why more Americans are now moving to Ireland” by Anne Cassidyhttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20260414-why-more-americans-are-now-moving-to-irelandYou can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Please FOLLOW the show!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we take a candid look at what life is really like after leaving the United States, based on firsthand stories from Americans now living abroad. From lower cost of living and slower-paced lifestyles to improved work-life balance and personal well-being, many expats say the move has been transformative. But it’s not all perfect — we also explore the trade-offs, including cultural adjustments, new challenges, and the reality that moving abroad often means exchanging one set of problems for another. Whether you’re seriously considering a move or just curious about what life abroad is truly like, this episode offers a balanced, real-world perspective on the rewards and challenges of starting over in a new country.🔎 Podcast Episode CreditBuzzFeed — “People Who Moved Abroad Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Thoughts About The US Compared To Their Life Now”You can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Please FOLLOW the show!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore how your ancestry could open the door to a European passport — and a completely new life abroad. Many Americans may already qualify for citizenship in countries like Ireland, Italy, Portugal, or Poland simply by proving family lineage through a parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent. We break down how citizenship by descent works, what documentation is typically required, and why this path can be one of the most accessible routes to living in Europe. Unlike investment or long-term residency programs, ancestry-based citizenship is often a legal right if you meet the criteria. We also discuss the major benefits of holding an EU passport — including the ability to live, work, and travel freely across 27 European Union countries, access healthcare systems, and build long-term opportunities for you and your family. Whether you’re exploring a second passport, considering a move abroad, or simply curious about your roots, this episode highlights how your heritage could shape your future.🔎 Podcast Episode CreditInternational Living — “European Countries Where Your Ancestry Could Unlock an EU Passport”You can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Please FOLLOW the show!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore how several Caribbean nations are offering pathways to residency and citizenship for Americans — including fast-track options through investment. From countries like Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia to lifestyle-driven options in Barbados and the Bahamas, we break down how these programs work and what it takes to qualify. We discuss the different routes available, including citizenship-by-investment programs that can grant passports in as little as a few months, as well as longer-term residency paths tied to work, property ownership, or time spent in-country. Whether you’re seeking greater global mobility, a backup plan, or a new life in the Caribbean, this episode offers a practical look at your options and what to consider before making the move.🔎 Podcast Episode CreditElle Decor — “The Best Caribbean Countries to Move to for Citizenship”You can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Please FOLLOW the show!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we break down how rising tensions in the Middle East are affecting Americans living overseas — from travel disruptions and safety concerns to changing relocation plans.We also dive into a key issue many expats face: ongoing U.S. tax obligations, even while living abroad. Americans are still required to file U.S. taxes on worldwide income, often relying on tools like the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and foreign tax credits to avoid double taxation. Whether you’re already abroad or planning your move, this episode highlights how global events and financial responsibilities intersect in the expat experience.Podcast Episode Credit:The Manila Times — “The Middle East: Impact of the U.S.-Israel War on Iran and Challenges for U.S. Expats”You can learn about additional countries to move to in my new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Please FOLLOW the show!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore some of the most appealing international retirement destinations for 2026. From beach towns in Mexico and Portugal to charming regions in France and Greece, these locations are attracting Americans looking to stretch their retirement savings while enjoying a higher quality of life. We discuss what makes these destinations stand out — including cost of living, healthcare access, climate, safety, and established expat communities — along with practical considerations such as residency options, real estate affordability, and lifestyle adjustments. Whether you’re planning retirement soon or simply exploring your options abroad, this episode offers a helpful overview of where retirees are finding comfort, value, and adventure overseas.Podcast Episode Credit:Realtor.com — “Top 10 Countries for Americans To Retire Overseas in 2026”https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/best-countries-retire-overseas-2026/Please FOLLOW our show! You can learn about additional countries to move to in my new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore why a growing number of Americans are considering relocating overseas in response to rising living costs, job instability, and financial uncertainty. Drawing on recent reporting, we look at what moving abroad can realistically improve — including affordability, lifestyle, and work-life balance — and what challenges still remain, from taxes and visas to long-term financial planning. If you’ve wondered whether relocating abroad could offer greater stability or freedom, this episode provides a balanced look at the opportunities and limitations of starting over in a new country.Podcast Episode Credit: Monewise: "Some Americans are considering moving abroad to combat rising costs and job instability in the US. What relocating abroad can (and can’t) solve"Please FOLLOW our show! You can learn about additional countries to move to in my new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore countries around the world that offer pathways to second citizenship or passports through investment. From real-estate investment visas to economic contribution programs, we break down how these options work, the costs involved, residency requirements, and what the process looks like from start to finish. Whether you’re seeking global mobility, tax planning flexibility, or greater security with a second passport, this episode helps you understand where and how it’s possible — and what factors to weigh before you take the plunge.Please FOLLOW our show! You can learn about additional countries to move to in my new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Podcast Episode Credit: International Living – “Countries Where You Can Buy a Second Passport”https://internationalliving.com/countries-where-you-can-buy-a-second-passport/

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we dig into some of the most budget-friendly international retirement destinations where you can live comfortably on roughly $1,200 per month. Drawing from International Living’s insights, we break down what makes these countries affordable — from low housing costs and everyday expenses to good healthcare, safety, and quality of life for retirees on a modest budget. Whether you’re dreaming of a tropical beach, charming colonial towns, or a relaxed small-town pace of life, this episode gives you practical perspective on where your retirement dollars stretch the farthest and what to consider before you move.Please FOLLOW our show! You can learn about additional countries to move to in my new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Podcast Episode Credit: International Living – “Where You Could Retire for About $1,200 a Month”https://internationalliving.com/where-to-retire-for-1200-a-month/

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we take a close look at the safest places to retire abroad in 2026, based on International Living’s latest analysis. Safety goes beyond crime rates — it includes healthcare quality, political stability, infrastructure, and overall peace of mind. We break down the top destinations for 2026, explain why they rank so highly, and discuss what retirees should consider when prioritizing safety alongside lifestyle and affordability. Whether you’re actively planning your retirement or exploring future options, this episode helps you understand where you can feel most secure overseas.Please FOLLOW our show! You can learn about additional countries to move to in my new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Podcast Episode Credit: International Living – “The Safest Places to Retire”⁠https://internationalliving.com/the-safest-places-to-retire/⁠

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore The New Yorker’s vivid report on Americans who are making the hard choice to leave the United States in search of a different kind of life overseas. From people driven by political and social concerns to those seeking stability, safety, or a fresh start, we break down real stories, practical pathways, and what it takes to begin life abroad. If you’ve ever wondered how people really make the move, this episode brings you firsthand insight into the emotional motivations, visa options like the Dutch American Friendship Treaty, and the ups and downs of building a new life in Europe and beyond.Please FOLLOW our show! You can learn about additional countries to move to in my new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!Podcast Episode Credit: The New Yorker – “How to Leave the U.S.A.”https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/15/how-to-leave-the-usa The New Yorker