An article published on December 8, 2025 by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian in The New Yorker highlights a quiet but growing exodus of Americans who are no longer content to joke about leaving the United States. They are actively doing the paperwork, booking the flights, and starting over abroad. Their stories trace a reversal of an […]
The Daily Mail published an article on July 5 that highlights how the Netherlands is being considered a top destination for Americans looking for a fresh start abroad. But why relocate? Threats to democracy, rising gun violence, and inflation in the old Land of Opportunities are the main reasons a broader part of the U.S […]
A report published by CNN in April 2025 explores how the U.S election season sparked disappointment and frustration among a broader part of Americans, many of whom decided to relocate across the globe. But leaving the country might not be as easy as it seems, as the U.S President is attempting to stop this wave […]
A report published by The Local highlights how Sweden is rapidly becoming a top refuge for Americans planning to leave the U.S and the Republican administration’s outdated policies. The feature focuses on the story of Azealia Banks, an American rap artist, who currently lives in Stockholm. What once was just the Land of the Midnight […]
Why are wealthy Americans moving cash abroad in unprecedented numbers? An April article published by Euronews highlights how Andermatt, a hidden village in the Swiss Alps, is quickly becoming a safe nest for Americans planning to relocate abroad, in response to economic and political turbulence in the U.S, which is fueling a broader social shift […]
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) states Spain is known as […]
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 Latin America to Europe or […]
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 across the States, pushing many […]
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, which are inevitably causing a […]
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 Empire that attracts the world’s […]
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 assessment tool throughout 2024. Portugal […]
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 trend is being driven by […]
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 Republican-led policy shifts. It’s clear […]
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 requirement from 10 years to […]
