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I Sold Everything to Move Abroad: Here's How and Why I Did It
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Let me start here: I didn’t just sell a few things. I sold everything. Not metaphorically. Not in a minimalist, "I donated several bags to Goodwill" kind of way.
I’m talking car, couch, cast iron pans, plates, purses, pumps—all of it. And I did it in five weekends flat—except my house. That ...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
May 07, 2025
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expat life
move abroad
One Bigger Truth, Two New Features: We Don't Have to Stay Stuck!
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Over the past two weeks, I’ve been featured in both Business Insider and Essence Magazine. And while the outlets and audiences are different, both stories circle back to one powerful theme: we don’t have to stay in places that exhaust us—physically, emotionally, or financially.
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by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Apr 03, 2025
expat life
moving abroad
What If I Told You That Moving Abroad Might Be The New American Dream?
What if I told you that 34 percent of Americans would move abroad if they had the means?
According to a 2024 study by Monmouth University, this dream of leaving behind a traditional life and living overseas is possibly "the New American Dream."Â
Ever felt like that? Maybe you've been imagining w...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Nov 11, 2024
american dream
black expats
digital nomad life
expat life
moving abroad
What To Do About Your Home And Housing Needs When Moving Abroad
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Moving to a new country is challenging, and managing your home is likely the most significant decision when exploring this option.Â
Whether you're letting go of a permanent residence to travel the world or balancing property ownership from afar, the choices are as varied as they are impactful....
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Nov 10, 2024
expat life
managing assets
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Think You Can Afford to Move Abroad? Think Again.
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Deep down, we all understand that moving abroad is a life-changing decision, requiring thoughtful preparation—especially when it comes to understanding the cost of living in your prospective new home. Yet, it's easy to become so enamored with the allure of an exotic locale that we overlook cru...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Aug 27, 2024
cost of living
digital nomad life
expat life
moving abroad