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Better Abroad? explores the lives of expatriates around the world who have uprooted their lives to move across physical and emotional boundaries in search of a better life. Through an artful lens, historical and cultural context, and engaging and authentic interviews, viewers will get to know each expat intimately—deeply feeling the experience of each character through their own narrative. Episodes will explore the critical moments or events that motivated their decisions as well as the peaks and valleys of their life-changing journeys.  In this raw but beautiful look at the complexities of expat life, this series will provide viewers with a new thought provoking experience in each episode. Different expats on different paths. Different countries. One question. Is life Better Abroad?

Life hit Josh and Taylor with some life-changing challenges. Feeling disillusioned with their options in the United States, Josh and Taylor decide to leave their Southern California home in hopes for a brighter future in Vienna, Austria. This episode follows their journey as they navigate the visa process, search for employment, learn German, and build new social connections. Set against the scenic backdrop of Vienna, the episode highlights some of the benefits of life in a social democracy, such as universal healthcare, affordable education, and the value of work-life balance. As Josh and Taylor authentically tell their story of grit, resilience, awakening, and fortitude,  viewers are invited into a space of shared humanity--leaving the viewer to decide if life could be Better Abroad?