American woman who moved to Croatia named three key reasons why she does not plan to return to the United States
Niav Konno, an American, moved away from home when her life in California began to seem unbearable due to COVID and inflexible work schedules. She had always dreamed of staying in Europe, and especially in Croatia, where life seems calmer and cheaper than in the United States.
The journey to the resort town of Makarska, between the Biokovo Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, was a long one, but Niav has never regretted the move. She shared her story on social media, as quoted by the Daily Mail.
To be able to move so far away, the American woman spent a long time developing her business online and learning to work remotely. In the end, this helped her choose a new city without being tied to a job.
An American woman first went to Croatia for four weeks a year ago to meet her family. But since then, the country hasn't let her go, and here are the main reasons why:
The rhythm of the country
The expatriate explained that people in the United States are in a hurry and try to achieve their goals and career peaks as quickly as possible, forgetting to just enjoy the peace. Such a frantic rhythm in pursuit of success turned out to be uncomfortable for Niav. In Croatia, she believes, life feels calmer and the standard of living is much higher.
Prices
Niav noticed that living in California was more expensive than in her new country. This also makes Americans work harder to pay their bills.
The cultural component
Niav explained that she enjoys living in a country with a "strong culture" and has no plans to return to the United States in the near future. The new atmosphere and traditions have helped Americans open up in new ways and find the best version of themselves.
