Exiles by Choice: The Unsettling Rise of American Expats Hundreds of Americans are flocking to relocation tours and conferences in search of a better life abroad.
This trend speaks to the deeply ingrained values and aspirations of a generation, driven not just by economic considerations or a lower cost of living but also by more profound desires.
Recent research from the Brookings Institution points to a record net negative migration of between 10,000 and 295,000 people in 2025.