This As They Told It essay is based on a conversation with Nick Lappen, an American bartender and businessman based in China. His words have been edited for length and clarity. I first visited China when I was 22 on a road trip from London to Mongolia, and the experience left a lasting impression on
This As They Told It essay is based on a conversation with Christine Casady, a 75-year-old American retiree. It has been edited for length and clarity. My husband is an avid traveler and because of that, we have traveled extensively for almost three decades. Ten years before I retired, we started taking longer trips and
Cara West and her family moved to Europe in search of a better quality of life. Photo courtesy of Cara West In 2024, Cara West moved from the United States to Greece with her husband and young daughter. The family wanted a better quality of life, more affordability and a greater sense of community. West
Growing up in a small Midwestern town, I always dreamed of moving to a place like New York or Chicago after graduating college. I wanted to be at the center of everything that made these places so attractive, from the endless entertainment options to the seemingly abundant career opportunities. However, after studying abroad in Santiago,
I relocated to the Netherlands with my kids two years ago and have since helped many Americans call new countries home. Typically, I talk to two types of people considering a move abroad. The first type has been “planning to move” for years. They’ve watched every YouTube video, joined multiple expat Facebook groups, and can
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Renee O’Drobinak, director of marketing and communications at PMKConsult, a construction and project management consulting firm based in Dubai. Her words have been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… I’ve been in Dubai for about a month, and my husband and I are really