Inspired by a European travel guide gifted by her late father, 30yearold Denae McGaha moved to Budapest, Hungary, with only $4000 saved, to teach in 2017. She credits this move with enabling her to live a comfortable lifestyle she couldn't afford in the U.S. See how she lives.

Check out Denae’s Instagram here:   / denaeaway  

Produced by: Zach Green
Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark
Camera: Bence Bamer
Editor: Marisa Forziati
Animator: Elham Ataeiazar
Reporter: Morgan Smith
Additional Footage: Getty Images, Denae McGaha

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I Left The U.S. For Budapest — Look Inside My $560/Month Apartment