New Delhi, June 29 -- For many, moving abroad remains a dream. For one American couple, it became the beginning of an entirely different way of life.

In an essay published by CNBC Make It, an American woman recounted how she and her husband left New York City in 2019 and eventually settled in a small town in Italy's Abruzzo region, where they bought a house for 11,500 euros (around Rs.12.4 lakh) in cash.

The couple, who had both grown up in the United States, now say they have no plans to return.

"My 5-year-old daughter will start primary school in Italy this September. Watching her prepare for this next chapter has made me reflect on how much our lives have changed," she wrote.

The author said she worked in operations at a tech start...