I’m originally from Los Angeles, but I’ve lived in many places: I’ve gone to school in London, where I got my master’s degree, was an emergency aid worker in Turkey, and taught English in China, where I met my German husband, Marcus.

For the last five years, we’ve lived in Berlin, Germany. No other place has felt more like home. I love my community, neighborhood, and my remote 9-to-5 job as a product manager at a travel tech company.

I earn six figures a year, and since the cost of living is so affordable, I feel like my money goes further.

When I’m done with work for the day, I don’t feel drained. I still have enough time and energy to work on my side hustle — a combination of a travel blog and a relocation consultancy — and enjoy the city.

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