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 […]
Summary:A New York Times article published on November 7, 2024, reports a significant uptick in international travel by Americans following the U.S. presidential election. The piece highlights how political outcomes are influencing decisions to travel abroad, with some citizens seeking temporary escapes and others exploring longer-term relocation options. According to the article, major travel platforms—including […]
Summary:A New York Times article published on September 6, 2024, provides a comprehensive guide for Americans considering a move abroad. With more U.S. citizens exploring international relocation due to lifestyle changes, financial reasons, or political dissatisfaction, the article outlines key steps, challenges, and resources to help navigate the process. The article emphasizes that while moving […]
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