Real-time reporting on the American diaspora. We track news, safety alerts, and migration trends shaping life overseas.
With permanent residency unlocked at just 1,000 dollars a month in pension income, a dollarized economy, and mandated price cuts on everything from airfare to hospital bills, Panama is luring affluent retirees who want their portfolios — and their lifestyle — to go further without paying local tax on foreign earnings. For a growing number […]
As anxious Americans hunt for escape routes and tax breaks, a booming second-citizenship industry is turning ancestry, fast-track residencies, and million‑dollar “golden visas” into the most coveted insurance policy money can buy. Why Second Passports Are Suddenly Hot For a certain set of affluent Americans, a second passport has become less of a vanity accessory […]
Across kitchen tables and group chats, a quiet question is surfacing among American women: What if we just left? It’s not a fantasy of palm trees or European cafés—it’s a question born out of fear and fatigue. A recent Gallup poll found that 40 percent of U.S. women aged 15 to 44 want to move abroad permanently, double […]
Balancing affordability, infrastructure, and lifestyle, Portugal claims the top spot among Europe’s best destinations for remote workers, with Spain, Hungary, Romania, and Montenegro following close behind. The rise of remote work continues to reshape where and how people live. More professionals are trading traditional offices for sunlit cafés and coastal co-working hubs across Europe—thanks to […]
Summary:A Financial Times article published on March 24, 2025, reports a notable surge in wealthy Americans transferring assets to Switzerland in response to rising uncertainty around the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency. Private banks, wealth managers, and family offices in Switzerland are seeing increased demand from U.S. clients seeking to diversify […]
Summary: Newly released figures from France’s national statistics agency, Insee, show that approximately 25% of U.S.-born residents living in France reside in Paris — France’s largest city, and home to some 2.1 million inhabitants. A February 20, 2025, article from The Connexion provides insights into the distribution of Americans across France and explores factors behind their settlement patterns. […]
Summary:A New York Times article published on July 6, 2024, explores the growing influx of Americans into Mexico City, where U.S. citizens are increasingly drawn by culture, affordability, lifestyle, and remote work flexibility. The piece focuses on how everyday Mexican life—particularly its food, music, and social energy—is being experienced, and in some cases reinterpreted, by […]
Summary: A Semafor article published on March 23, 2025, reports that a growing number of Americans are actively pursuing second passports, motivated by political instability. While many Americans are not yet moving, affluent Americans are seeking the option. Half the world’s countries offer visas or passport pathways based on investments or financial contributions so many affluent Americans […]
A report published by Euronews on April 6, 2025 highlights a surge in American workers who are planning to settle in Europe amid US political instability and an especially stagnating job market. According to financial experts, Europe must be prepared to welcome a new class of working expatriates who have been deeply affected by inflation […]
A recent article published by the Cyprus Mail on April 2 highlights how Cyprus is rapidly becoming a hit destination for American retirees over 65 who are looking for a new life free from the current US President’s second-term restrictions, which are inevitably bringing drastic changes to the economy. In response to rising healthcare costs […]
Summary: A Guardian article published on March 20, 2025, explores how a rising number of American celebrities are considering or following through with relocation abroad, citing concerns over the political direction of the United States. The piece highlights a renewed trend among public figures in entertainment, music, and media who are either moving out of the country, acquiring foreign […]
The Quiet Exodus No One Is Watching Something is shifting quietly, steadily, and almost entirely off the radar of most media outlets and policymakers: Americans are leaving the country, and not for tourism purposes. An increasing number of families, professionals, intellectuals, and retirees are making long-term, intentional moves abroad. Driven by climate anxiety or political […]
Summary: According to a recent article by The Local Italy, the number of U.S. citizens residing in Italy has been steadily increasing, with figures rising from 14,496 in 2022 to 16,534 in 2024. This trend is attributed to several key factors:thelocal.it Context & Relevance: The increasing number of Americans relocating to Italy reflects broader trends […]
Summary: According to a recent article by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, recent policy changes under the current administration have prompted some transgender Americans to consider relocating abroad. Key developments influencing this trend include: In response to these policy shifts, some transgender Americans are exploring emigration, or have already emigrated, from the U.S. to countries with more […]
In recent years, the conversation around Americans moving abroad has grown considerably, with increasing media attention and rising public interest. More and more individuals are exploring their options for living, working, and retiring in other countries.This trend is not merely anecdotal; it is reflected in substantial research data. According to Gallup’s 2024 worldwide survey of […]
Summary: According to a recent article by Axios, political shifts in the United States are prompting both domestic and international migration. The report highlights how state-level legislative changes, particularly those concerning abortion rights, have contributed to population declines in certain U.S. states. In particular, one of the key findings of the article is the impact […]
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