More Americans are leaving the United States behind and retiring to Spain. But what are the main reasons? These retirees seem to be drawn by the promise of affordability, great food, and a lifestyle free from discrimination and Republican-led tax reforms. A survey from InterNations (an organization built for expats)
An April article shared by PinkNews highlights how a growing part of the American LGBTQ+ community is choosing to leave the United States, driven by Trump’s anti-trans and homophobic policies, which are reshaping the social landscape of the Land of the Free. A recent ranking offers multiple LGBTQ+-friendly places, from
A September article published by the New York Times released figures from a survey in which 2,000 U.S. residents answered questions about whether they would leave the country, with an additional 3,000 replies from social media platforms. Numbers don’t lie and indicate a notable level of political and economic dissatisfaction
A May article from the New York Times explores why the United Kingdom is quickly becoming the new freedom fallback. A report shared by the British Home Office states that over 6,618 Americans applied for dual citizenship due to U.S. residents’ fears about President Donald Trump’s political and social restrictions,
An opinion feature seen on Cleveland.com (in April) highlights how political tensions and safety concerns under President Donald Trump’s mandate are pushing 42% of Americans to move, reflecting a strong societal shift in how people, both natives and international visitors, view life in what has always been known as the
The top countries Americans are moving to in 2025 and 2026 split into two distinct rankings: aspirational survey data and actual residence-permit numbers. The two lists overlap, but they don’t match. Portugal tops one. Mexico tops the other. Expatsi, a US relocation-services company, surveyed 116,363 Americans who used its 20-question
In June, Blogging.org published an article that highlights how Edinburgh is quickly becoming a magnet for the 52% of Americans who say they are planning to sell everything and relocate abroad following President Donald Trump’s latest political and ideological shifts. According to data released by Scottish real estate professionals, this
A recent May article published by CNBC explores a trend among U.S. residents choosing to fly away from the States, seeking a safer net to call home. While many are still finding the courage to take the chance, others are saying farewell to the country as a response to the
Introduction On June 9, Italians went to the polls to decide their own future, and overall, that of thousands of non-EU residents who have long contributed to the country and hoped for a faster path to citizenship. Among the reforms on the table was a proposal to reduce the naturalization
According to an article published by the South Florida Reporter on April 8, the current US President’s wave of societal and political polarization has pushed thousands of Americans to relocate across Europe. While US citizens search for a new nation to call home, an emerging report explores how Ireland has
A June article published by the Dominican Today highlights how the Dominican Republic is quickly becoming the new ‘golden land’ for American entrepreneurs who are planning to move their assets overseas, reshaping the future of American manufacturing abroad following President Trump’s new fiscal reforms, which are making the tax regime
As read on an article published by Il Corriere della Sera on June 7, the United Kingdom is experiencing a rise in American citizens applying for British passports seeking a foothold abroad due to President Donald Trump’s recent chaotic trade policies, which are significantly increasing the risk of recession and
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