After 3.5 years living abroad, we returned to the U.S. — and we were shocked.
From the insane cost of groceries and housing to the overwhelming stress, safety concerns, and a broken tipping culture, this trip made one thing crystal clear:
We can’t go back.
In this video, we share the 12 biggest reasons why we’re not moving back to America — and how life abroad changed everything for us. If you're considering moving overseas or wondering if it's really that different, this is the honest truth no one else is talking about.
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