I'm Alex Carter.
I track what happens when people move abroad.
Four years. 1,200+ cases. 14+ countries. The data behind the biggest decisions people make — and what happens next.
How I Work
I'm not an expert in one narrow field. I'm a researcher who goes deep. When I write about the cost of living in Thailand, I use data from real people — not Numbeo estimates. When I write about Spanish bureaucracy, I've lived it. When I compare visa options across 14 countries, every number is trackable.
I started tracking American expat outcomes in 2022. What began as personal curiosity — I moved to Spain and started noticing patterns — became a systematic research operation. Today I cover relocation data across 4 continents.
My readers come back because I don't guess. I find the data, verify the patterns, and write it in a way that respects your time.
How I Got Here
Started Systematic Tracking
Moved to Spain. Began cataloguing American expat outcomes with a formal methodology.
500 Cases
Reached 500 tracked cases. Expanded research beyond Europe to Thailand, Mexico, and Dubai.
847 Cases Published
“The 73%” launched. First comprehensive dataset on American expat return rates went public.
14 Countries
Expanded to 14+ countries across 4 continents. YouTube channel launched.
1,200+ Cases
Research tools released. Database grows every month as more people share their outcomes.
Methodology
Data First
Every claim is backed by tracked cases. No anecdotes without numbers. No numbers without methodology.
Street-Level Verification
Government data tells part of the story. Interviews, community observation, and case tracking tell the rest.
Transparent & Independent
Every recommendation comes from personal experience. When I link to a tool or service, it’s because I use it. Some links are affiliate — I’m transparent about that. My research is independent. The data is the data.
The Research
1,200+ tracked cases across 14+ countries. The database grows every month as more people share their outcomes. Published findings in “The 73%” — available on Amazon.
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