Why the Escape Atlas exists

I’ve escaped before. I’ve travelled, researched, compared, moved, gone back, and changed my mind. And I’ve spent years working with research, data, evidence, and complex decisions for a living.

Most relocation advice starts with “where should you move?” I think the better question is: “what would actually make your life better — and where could you realistically get it?”

How we investigate a place

LIVED — meaningful personal experience.   TESTED — long enough to go beyond the holiday version.   INVESTIGATED — structured interviews plus research.   OBSERVED — a limited view.