A family, inspired by the Uvalde shooting and seeking a more relaxed lifestyle, moved from Texas to Greece. They report increased happiness and fulfillment in their new home.
There are numerous reasons Americans seek a different lifestyle in another country. They may want to see their money go further or crave a more relaxed culture. Regardless of their reasons, many of the Americans living abroad interviewed by CNBC Make It report increased life satisfaction and little desire to return to the States. One American, West, and her family lived in Austin, Texas, in 2022 when the deadly mass shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde , Texas.
'There were so many things that started to come to light after becoming a mother in the U.S. that made me truly understand that the U.S. does not really support families and mothers and children,' she told CNBC Make It earlier this year. West and her family enjoy trying new foods in Syros, Greece, and exploring the island together. The 33-year-old luxury travel concierge and content creator first brought her family to Portugal in January 2023 to give living abroad a three-month trial. The slower pace of life in Europe had an immediate impact. ' saw how happy I was, how much of a glow I had, how much time we were spending with each other and as a family,' West said. From Portugal, they returned to the U.S. and started planning and packing up their life in Texas. By July of 2023, when the lease on their apartment ended, West and her husband were ready to begin living as digital nomads. After nearly a year of roaming around, they settled in Syros, Greece, in June 2024. 'In the United States, it's all about hustle culture and your worth is tied into your productivity,' West said.'But here in Greece ... rest is really valued.' She and her family have also enjoyed the ease of traveling around the rest of Greece from their home on the island of Syros. 'It's really easy to get around the country. You can take the ferries, you can take flights,' West says.'Overall, our life is just so much more fulfilling here in Greec
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