Shawna Lum, 31, knew the American obsession with climbing the career ladder wasn't for her. In 2016, Lum moved to Spain to escape the rat race and carve out her own path. In Spain, she is happier, ...

Spain has long been a favourite retirement destination for people from the UK, US, Germany and across Northern Europe. But retiring here is not the right choice for everyone, so it's important to suss ...

Emily San José met and married a Spanish man after college. They had two children in the U.S., but moved back to Spain soon after. She says life is slower and more flexible in Spain, with lots of ...

After moving from Florida to Spain, I've noticed lots of things people get wrong about living here. Although the Spanish lifestyle appears relaxed and slow-paced, hustle culture still exists here. I ...

Spain often ranks in the top 5 in international retirement indexes and expat satisfaction surveys, and, fortunately, it’s an easy place for Americans to move to—here’s how. With over 3,000 miles of ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Emily San José, co-founder of Mother Euro, a community for moms moving abroad. It has been edited for length and clarity. After college I moved ...