I moved my family to Thailand, and it was surprisingly easy. I set up our new life in less than a week — without spending a lot of money.

The author (left) and his wife (right) easily moved to Thailand.

Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable

• The cost of living in the US was too much, so I moved my family to Thailand.
• I got an apartment, our visas, and set up our life in a matter of days.
• I wish I had moved to a country with less bureaucracy sooner, because life is much easier.

I don't have the closest relationship with my parents, but I'm grateful that they exposed me to travel early in life. My mother...