I’m a proud American. But after visiting 27 countries… I’ll...
Dylan Madden@Dylanmadden
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Dec 09, 2025
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I’m a proud American.
But after visiting 27 countries…
I’ll probably never move back to the U.S.
Here’s why and how you can build a freedom first life abroad
But after visiting 27 countries…
I’ll probably never move back to the U.S.
Here’s why and how you can build a freedom first life abroad
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Let’s be clear:
🇺🇸 America is the land of opportunity.
💰 Best place to earn (more on that later)
🛠️ Build fast, go big.
But what if you could make U.S. dollars online...while living in a country with better quality of life?
You can.
🇺🇸 America is the land of opportunity.
💰 Best place to earn (more on that later)
🛠️ Build fast, go big.
But what if you could make U.S. dollars online...while living in a country with better quality of life?
You can.
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Since leaving the U.S. 6 years ago, I’ve:
✅ Lived in Eastern & South America & UAE
✅ Built online businesses
✅ Got long-term visas & residency
✅ Lived better for less
✅ Lived in Eastern & South America & UAE
✅ Built online businesses
✅ Got long-term visas & residency
✅ Lived better for less
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Want to move abroad?
Here’s what actually matters (most people miss this):
Visa & residency
Banking access
Property ownership rights
Cost of living relative to income
Long term lifestyle fit
Not just "saving money" BS. You need a system.
Here’s what actually matters (most people miss this):
Visa & residency
Banking access
Property ownership rights
Cost of living relative to income
Long term lifestyle fit
Not just "saving money" BS. You need a system.
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Example: Paraguay
You can get residency with $10k cash + a few legal docs.
I did it in a week. Clean process. Paperwork. Done.
Pro tip: Hire a local lawyer. You’ll save hours of stress and months of headaches.
You can get residency with $10k cash + a few legal docs.
I did it in a week. Clean process. Paperwork. Done.
Pro tip: Hire a local lawyer. You’ll save hours of stress and months of headaches.
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Example: Dubai
One of the best places for business. But don’t move unless you’re able to spend upwards of $10K/month.
Why?
Because if you can’t afford the playground, you won’t enjoy the game.
One of the best places for business. But don’t move unless you’re able to spend upwards of $10K/month.
Why?
Because if you can’t afford the playground, you won’t enjoy the game.
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The goal isn’t to “save money.”
It’s to buy freedom:
Time
Space
Peace
Opportunity
Then reinvest those savings into cashflow, assets, and skillsets that compound.
It’s to buy freedom:
Time
Space
Peace
Opportunity
Then reinvest those savings into cashflow, assets, and skillsets that compound.
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Most Americans dream of vacationing in Europe.
But you?
You could live in Portugal, Italy, or Colombia…
For the same price (or less) than your U.S. rent.
With better food. Better weather. Better lifestyle.
But you?
You could live in Portugal, Italy, or Colombia…
For the same price (or less) than your U.S. rent.
With better food. Better weather. Better lifestyle.
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I just dropped a new video that breaks all of this down:
- Why I left the USA
- How I got residency in multiple countries
- The 1 mistake most people make when moving abroad
Watch it now if you're serious about living free.
youtu.be/8Es_BNPS4HY?si…
- Why I left the USA
- How I got residency in multiple countries
- The 1 mistake most people make when moving abroad
Watch it now if you're serious about living free.
youtu.be/8Es_BNPS4HY?si…
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You don’t need to be rich (yet). You need to be intentional.
The world is bigger than your hometown. But no one’s coming to force you out.
This thread was your nudge.
Now go build your own version of freedom
The world is bigger than your hometown. But no one’s coming to force you out.
This thread was your nudge.
Now go build your own version of freedom