I got divorced and left the US at 57 to retire alone in Europe. Moving across the world has its pros and cons.

Lisa La Valle.

Courtesy of Lisa La Valle

• Lisa La Valle decided to move to Europe by herself in 2018.
• She thought she'd be happier, save more money, and have more freedom. She was right — mostly.
• La Valle shared the pros and cons of moving to Europe, from cheap rent to feeling she doesn't fit in.

Lisa La Valle and her husband dreamt of moving abroad once their children finished school.

After they separated, La Valle found herself at a crossroads: either stay in New Jersey...