Awaken With Mark is a YouTube channel that documents the inspiring journey of an African-American family who relocated from the United States to East Africa. Through their content, they share their experiences of living in Africa, overcoming challenges, and embracing a new lifestyle on the continent. From cultural integration to travel tips, this channel is a valuable resource for anyone considering relocation abroad or exploring African cultures. For more of their journey, visit their YouTube channel: Awaken With Mark

If you've ever dreamed of moving overseas, embracing ease, or living life unapologetically as a Black woman abroad—Jasmine Giselle is your girl. On her YouTube channel @itsjasminegiselle, Jasmine invites us into her world of solo travel, relocation, and soft life living across borders. From cultural insights to cost of living breakdowns, Jasmine is all about educating, inspiring, and empowering Black women to thrive abroad—not just survive. She breaks down the logistics of moving overseas with grace, clarity, and honesty, making expat life feel accessible and real. Her channel is perfect for: ✨ Black women exploring international relocation ✨ Solo travelers and digital nomads ✨ Anyone seeking peace, purpose, and passport stamps 🔗 Catch her vibes and videos here: Jasmine Giselle Let Jasmine show you how to design a life that’s full of freedom, femininity, and fulfillment.

Meet one of the most inspiring voices in the Black female travel space: Wunderlust – a bold, beautiful solo traveler living full-time in her Cadillac SUV. On her YouTube channel @lifeontheroad28, she shares her raw, real, and refreshingly honest journey navigating life on the road—on her terms. Wunderlust gives us an inside look at solo SUV living, urban stealth camping, and the emotional freedom that comes with choosing simplicity, solitude, and self-reliance. Whether she's parked in the desert or cruising through the city, her vlogs remind us that luxury is about peace, not price tags. Her channel is a must-watch for: ✨ Black women interested in solo travel ✨ Those curious about vanlife or SUV life ✨ Anyone looking for courage, calm, and clarity through minimalism and movement 🔗 Watch her journey here: Wunderlust Let her story inspire you to redefine what freedom looks like.

In recent years, an increasing number of women over 50 have made a bold, life-changing decision: they’re leaving the U.S. to build a new life abroad. This growing trend isn’t just about travel or retirement, it’s about reinvention, freedom , and choosing peace over pressure.  These women aren’t running away — they’re stepping into the next chapter of life with intention and clarity. So, what’s driving women 50 and older to pack up, lighten their load, and plant roots in a new country? Let’s explore the reasons — and what they’re finding on the other side. 1. Craving a Lower Cost of Living One of the top reasons women over 50 want to leave the U.S. is the rising cost of living. Many are tired of working endlessly just to cover basic needs like housing, healthcare, and food. Even with decades of experience, they find themselves priced out of the very communities they helped build. Countries like Mexico, Portugal, Ecuador, Panama and Thailand offer a dramatically lower cost of li...