A recent survey of over 116,000 Americans has revealed that Portugal is the number one country where people are hoping to move abroad, followed closely by Spain and France. The survey, conducted by Expatsi, a company that provides relocation tours and expat resources, found that visitors to its website are invited to complete a comprehensive […]

In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through social media, an American TikToker has revealed her decision to leave the United States behind and start anew in Mexico. The influencer, who posts under the handle Los Winkonsinitos, has been open about her reasons for making the move, citing a deep-seated desire to escape what […]

In a surprising trend, thousands of Americans have begun to flee the United States, seeking refuge in neighboring Mexico due to President Donald Trump’s divisive policies and rhetoric. According to estimates from the Association of Americans Resident Overseas, around one-fifth of the more than five million US citizens living abroad call Mexico home. This number […]

When the pandemic hit, Keith Romes moved to Mexico to work remotely without informing his employers. Seeking a better quality of life and lower living costs than in California, Romes plans to work remotely abroad again, valuing affordable living and cultural exploration. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Keith Romes, a 40-year-old […]

Millions of Americans live abroad, including in Mexico and Canada. While it’s challenging to pinpoint the exact number of US citizens overseas and their reasons for moving, many cite the cost of living, healthcare, and safety concerns as key factors. Reasons for Moving Whether driven by wanderlust, retirement, cost of living, family ties, or other […]

As my husband Marc Perrotta and I approached retirement age, we realized that our savings might not be enough to sustain us in the US. So, we made a bold decision: we moved to Mexico and built our dream home. In this article, we’ll share our journey and why retiring abroad can be a game-changer […]

Tanya Aguiñiga’s childhood was marked by daily border crossings between San Diego and Tijuana. The artist, now a resident of Los Angeles, reflects on the fear, anxiety, and worry that accompanied her transnational upbringing. As she recounts her experiences, Aguiñiga highlights the complexities of living in a binational community. Her family’s involvement in helping migrants […]

More than 25 years after Mexico started recognizing dual nationals, some U.S.-born children of Mexican immigrants are claiming citizenship in the country their parents left behind. Jenny Aguayo-Frausto and Kevin Frausto watch the sun set over Mexico City. They are among Americans of Mexican descent who have returned to their parents’ homeland.Credit…Luis Antonio Rojas for […]

My mornings are filled with the sweet songs of birds – doves, kiskadees, and roosters – as I wake up to the tranquility of San Antonio Tlayacapan. It’s a far cry from Mazatlán, the bustling Pacific coast city where I lived for 18 years, but it was time for me to leave. Mazatlán had changed […]

A standard life presents a standard quantity of opportunities. But wouldn’t you like more than a standard quantity of opportunities? A higher quantity of opportunities equals more possibilities for you to get some good ones to choose from. So how can you be presented with a higher quantity of opportunities? The most apparent answer is […]