Famous American influencer Justus Reid, who won over the regional public with his decision to leave the US and start a life in the Balkans, has again drawn massive attention with details from his private life, Klix.ba writes.
As a guest on the “Big Deal” podcast, Reid recalled the period before moving to Croatia, when he was living the “American Dream” on paper. Despite earning a fortune, the reality was completely different.
“I was earning about €130,000 a year, but I was practically living like a homeless person,” Reid openly confessed, explaining how extreme living costs and merciless tempo in the US “swallowed” his entire salary, leaving him no space for quality of life and financial stability.
He found an escape from constant stress and the race for money in Zagorje, where he made a move that surprised many: for €5,000, he bought an old house.
During the months-long renovation process, Reid documented every step and shared it with hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.
His story shows just how much life plans can change in just a few years.
After a period of high earnings and life on the road, what matters most to him now is having his own space and time to spend in one place.
In Croatia, he found exactly what he was looking for: a more relaxed pace of life and a sense of home.
His connection to Croatia has also become a key part of his online content, helping him gain a large following among the Croatian audience.