7 European Cities Where Americans Actually Thrive

Thinking about moving to Europe as an American? Download my free Ultimate Guide to Citizenship & Residency Programs in 2026 here: https://guide.alepalombo.com/ — Most Americans moving to Europe make the same mistake: they choose the city everyone knows. Paris. Lisbon. Berlin. But after speaking with Americans relocating every week, I've noticed something interesting. The people who actually build long-term lives in Europe rarely end up in the famous cities. They choose the second city instead. In this video, I break down seven European cities where Americans genuinely thrive, the major cities that often disappoint, and the tax, visa, healthcare, and lifestyle factors that matter far more than Instagram photos when deciding where to relocate. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:38 – The 6 factors that actually matter for Americans moving to Europe 01:58 – France's second cities (Lyon, Toulouse & Lille) 03:01 – Valencia (and why Málaga may be even better) 04:23 – Porto, Braga & Northern Portugal 05:43 – Italy's 7% tax towns 07:27 – Bitizenship Italy investor visa 08:01 – Crete, Greece 09:34 – Cyprus 10:49 – Prague & Brno 12:05 – The European cities that disappoint Americans 13:55 – The biggest mistake Americans make after moving 14:56 – Which city fits your profile? 15:40 – Final thoughts For more in-depth guides on relocation, tax optimisation and global mobility, subscribe to my Substack: https://palombo.substack.com/ Follow me on social media: → X: https://x.com/thealepalombo → LinkedIn:   / alessandropalombo   #Europe #ExpatLife #AmericansAbroad #DigitalNomad #Residency #Citizenship #GlobalMobility #PlanB #Relocation