https://nypost.com/2025/03/11/entertainment/rosie-odonnell-confirms-she-moved-to-ireland-after-trump-election/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Just saw that Rosie O’Donnell actually did relocate to Ireland after Trump’s re-election — wild seeing one of the celebs actually follow through! Makes you think how real the option of moving to Europe is for folks wanting a different vibe or more stability. With everything going on politically, a few of us have started seriously chatting about what life could look like in places like France, Portugal, Ireland, or the Netherlands — not just for lifestyle but for sanity and opportunity. Anyone else here ever considered a Euro move? Curious what countries are top of your list and why.

Let’s make something very clear: You don’t have to be miserable to want a different life. You don’t need a dramatic story. You don’t need to explain yourself. You can just… want more. More beauty. More slowness. More meaning. More lunch breaks. (With rosé, obviously.) You’re Not Selfish. You’re Self-Aware. Wanting a life with less stress and more baguettes doesn’t make you ungrateful. It makes you honest. It means you’re listening to that little nudge that says: “This can’t be all there is.” Spoiler: it’s not. Here’s Your Permission Slip: You’re allowed to… - Want mornings that aren’t rushed. - Want streets you can walk. - Want to hear a new language, eat fresh bread, and feel your life in a whole new way. You don’t need to earn it. You don’t need to explain it. You just need to be brave enough to believe it’s possible. This Isn’t About Running Away It’s about running toward something: A lifestyle that matches your values. A culture that prioritizes pleasure. A version of you that feels more at ease, more lit-up, more you. That version exists. And she might be waiting for you… in France. Let’s Build the Life You Actually Want. Inside La France Plan, we’re creating a roadmap for moving abroad that isn’t overwhelming or out of reach. So if you needed a sign? Here it is: Yes, you’re allowed to want more.

Here’s a radical idea: You don’t have to burn it all down to build something better. You don’t have to quit your job, sell all your stuff, and start a travel blog just to work from Europe. You can take your existing skills, repackage them for portability, and create a lifestyle that includes: - Real income - Real travel - Real freedom (And yes, real Wi-Fi.) The Old Version of “Digital Nomad” Was a Bit… Extra You’ve seen the aesthetic: Girl in a hammock with a laptop. Ocean view. Zero inbox. Somehow no cords. Real life? It’s way more interesting. Digital nomads today are: - Freelancers. - Remote employees. - Creators. Consultants. Coaches. - Women who said “what if I just… didn’t live here anymore?” You don’t need to be an influencer. You just need a Wi-Fi connection and a willingness to live differently. Work Anywhere Doesn’t Mean Work All the Time Living abroad isn’t just about moving your laptop to a different time zone. It''s about building a lifestyle that gives you space to live. You get to: - Take a Pilates class at 10am - Work from a café that brings you actual joy - Explore a new city after client calls - Make your weekday feel like a weekend (without losing your income) You Don’t Need to Be “Ready”—You Just Need a Plan La France Plan (yes, that’s us!) helps you: - Identify what skills you can use remotely - Find jobs or clients that fit your vibe - Create a flexible budget and financial runway - Set up your tech + travel tools - Actually go—without ghosting your life or going broke You Don’t Have to Quit Everything But you can stop waiting. A slower, richer, more freedom-filled life is within reach—and you don’t have to do it alone. This isn’t a fantasy.This is your next move. Start here with La France Plan and see what opens up.

Myth: If you want to retire or move abroad, you have to sell everything, quit your job, and go full-on Eat Pray Love. Fact: You can totally move abroad and keep working—on your own terms. The truth is, not everyone wants to go off-grid or start a YouTube channel about van life. Some of us just want fresh bread, universal healthcare, and a workday that doesn’t feel like it’s trying to kill us. Let’s Talk About Flexible Income You don’t have to be retired—or rich—to move to Europe. What you do need is income that doesn’t tie you to one location. And no, that doesn’t mean you have to become a dropshipping mogul or run a crypto empire (unless you want to, of course). Here are just a few examples of flexible income streams that work from anywhere: - Freelance work: Writing, design, marketing, consulting, coding—you name it. - Remote employment: Keep your current job if it’s remote-friendly, or find one that is. - Online services: Coaching, bookkeeping, tutoring, virtual assistance. - Digital products: Courses, templates, art, photography, printables. - Rental income or investments: Real estate, dividends, etc. if you’re already set up for that. The goal? Build something you can manage from a laptop in a sunny apartment with bad Wi-Fi that you will 100% complain about but still secretly love. But What About Balance? Ah yes—the million-euro question. How do you work and still enjoy living abroad? Here’s the secret: you don’t need to hustle 24/7 just to “deserve” being in Europe. You’re allowed to build a work schedule around your life—not the other way around. A few tips that help: - Pick your hours, then protect them. Morning work, afternoon beach walk? Yes please. - Find a routine, even if it’s flexible. Predictability is your friend when time zones get weird. - Say no to burnout culture. You moved for a reason. Do not recreate the chaos abroad. - Find community. Other remote workers and expats can keep you sane (and caffeinated). Bottom Line?