Heres the country that Americans want to leave the US for the most

Americans are itching to move, and they have their sights on a small, stunning, beach-filled country on the west coast of Europe: Portugal.Portugal topped expat resource group Expatsi’s recent survey of where Americans most hope to move, fleeing what they say is political divisiveness, a high cost of living, and too much daily stress.The coastal country has become so popular that even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly snapped up a home there, where Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie also lives.“Portugal rose to prominence by offering friendly programs for taxes and visas for foreigners, including allowing them to gain residency through buying homes,” explains Expatsi co-founder Jen Barnett.“The country has removed a lot of those benefits, but now people are more aware of what else it has to offer: lower cost of living, better quality of life, more safety, and warm and welcoming people.”Right behind Portugal for where Americans would most like to relocate are Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Ireland, France, Mexico, New Zealand, and Costa Rica.Elizabeth Burke of Washington, DC, is one of the many dreaming of Portugal.She has been visiting the country annually since 2016 and plans to retire there within the next five years or so.“No matter where you go in Portugal, there’s a sense of calm,” she tells Realtor.com.

“You land in Faro, and you feel like you can breathe.There’s a feeling in the air of happiness and peace.”That’s a far cry from the atmosphere of the politics-driven city she resides in, especially these days.The Expatsi survey found that about 56% of respondents think the U.S.

has become too conservative while about 53% think it’s too divided politically—and that’s why they’d like to leave it behind.Burke also points to how the country is small enough that one can get from the wine region to expansive beaches to green mountains to the bustling hub of Lisbon, all within a few hours.You can easily drive to...