For myself, it would have to be Britain, simply because I like what I see of the culture and history. In addition, any Brit I ever met face to face was extremely likable. I would envision living on a farm somewhere, or being a fisherman on one of the islands.

Switzerland. I could totally get used to the first 20 minutes of each day spent being astonished at how beautiful a view I have.

Honestly I really like it here in my home town. Every city or other country I have been to is nice... for a while. But I quickly long for home after a short time.

Well, I already emigrated twice.

I lived in Britain first. It was pretty similar to home - same sorts of pubs, same sorts of food, people generally friendly and have a similar sense of humour.

I guess I got tired of it because working in the UK education system requires the patience of a saint with the work ethic of those brooms from Disney's Phantasia. There is also a class divide in the UK that I found hard to deal with, and a lot of social problems that I wasn't really ready for. Seems if you're middle class you're working your arse off all week, going to be d early and generally being a bit miserable just to go crazy on the weekend. If you're working class it's similar, but then there is a sizeable underclass that don't work and are just sort of hanging around being antisocial every day.

That said, Britain has great institutions that are really people friendly. Getting healthcare is much easier and less chaotic than in Ireland, and dealing with the state generally gives you a feeling that the institutions work for you, rather than existing to obstruct your access to services. So that was awesome. Also awesome beer, great history and nice people. It think it's the work-life balance and class stuff that dragged me down in the end.

I now live in Germany and I really like it here. It's clean, it's got great services, and the Germans really value their natural environment, so every town or city has a big area of forest or whatever to go wandering in. There's also a great preservation of history here- I live in Nuremberg now, in the Old City, and I come home through the gate in the medieval wall, over the old moat. My apartment looks out onto a street filled with medieval buildings and I can see the castle from my doorstep. Germans value their free time too, so while they work hard in work they work shorter hours than the British and enjoy their time off a lot more I think. There's a million local festivals and so on going on here and people are generally taking part and enjoying themselves. There's also very little anti-social behaviour and Germans tend to call people out on it when they see it. I feel much safer here at night than I did when I was in England.

Downsides? Well, Germans are pretty grumpy and they worry a bit too much, which means that sometimes they are not as friendly or polite as I would like. It can be difficult to navigate their tax system as a foreigner and many other systems are pretty inflexible and paperwork heavy. And I miss the coastline of Ireland, and the sea air.

Overall I love Germany and am hoping to stay here for a long time. It's a huge and diverse country that is very interesting and beautiful. I do like to go home to Ireland though and enjoy the coastline and friendly, laid back outlook.

I'm not from the US, but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

This is a tough one, i really like the united states but i don't like the way its history and culture is fizzling into a nation of hillbillys and thugs run by crackpot politicians, my prime example, we give other countries billions of dollars worth of aid(yeah part is my tax dollars i pay every day) to help them or feed them, yet we got starving kids on the streets..parents that can't afford to send their kids to school..soldiers coming back from the war that need help and a job and end up homeless without any support...not saying we shoulden't help other countries, but hell we aren't even helping ourselves.

On a side note, I'm almost 100% norwegian, my parents have gone there..hell i was made there and i just love that culture, lore, history that would be my place to go and visit and maybe live.

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:
I'm not from the US, but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

Ditto.

Already moved from England to the place I wanted to live

I'm American but I've lived in several other countries before including Mexico, Italy and Japan.
For me its really a toss up between Italy and Japan.
Italy has the laid back atmosphere, art and history.
Japan has some of the niciest, most caring people, beautiful nature, castles and the wonders of Tokyo.

Either one.

I can't say for sure because I've never left the US. I suspect I'd like either Australia or England pretty well, though.

Probably one of Canada, France, or Switzerland. Then again, I suppose the last two don't quite count, because I was born in Switzerland and grew up in France. So, probably Canada.

I live in Southern Illinois, and really love it. I'd want to move somewhere I could still see swamps if I did move.

Britain would be nice, but I'd miss American TV, if I'm honest. (More frequent gaming would be a plus though, I think.) I'm pretty sure I don't fit their negative stereotype for Americans.

Japan would be great too, but super expensive. And I'm pretty sure I do fit their negative image of Americans.

States. Still plan on retiring there though. Thinking Arizona or Nevada, possibly Massachusetts in the summers.

Well, Canada does seem like a cool place to be. I'd want a nice cabin up there, and it's pretty close to where I live now, so I guess it's cheating the system a bit?

Canada, because I can't imagine living in a country where Hockey wasn't a major sport. Probably around Calgary to because I like the Flames (Boston will forever be my team though). I had to live in NC for 4 years because of the military and it was....terrible. (no hockey and a bunch of rednecks)

*Side note: Massachusetts is BEAUTIFUL in the summer, hell its awesome in the Fall and spring as well.

Canada, great fishing and hunting... Plus my love for hockey.

But there are so many areas in the U.S. That would be great to live in. Yellowstone national park would be my #1 choice.. If you haven't been there I would highly recommend it.

Canada is the easy answer for me, as it’s just a few hours up the road, so not unlike where I live now.

I’d prefer to live somewhere where I’d not have to learn another language. That said, I’ve visited France, and while I thought it was a nice place, The Wife felt very at home there and loved it.

I’d say some little island nation in the Caribbean, but frankly I’m not a huge fan of the heat.

 Nevelon wrote:
Canada is the easy answer for me, as it’s just a few hours up the road, so not unlike where I live now.

I’d prefer to live somewhere where I’d not have to learn another language. That said, I’ve visited France, and while I thought it was a nice place, The Wife felt very at home there and loved it.

I’d say some little island nation in the Caribbean, but frankly I’m not a huge fan of the heat.

Dry Heat is significantly better then Wet heat. Its nice to walk around and not feel like you haven't showered in a week. Also though it does feel weird to walk around in 110+ heat and not sweat until you walk inside or get into shade.

Canada. Its like americas cooler older brother.

Hmm, if I couldn't live in Texas? I guess I'd probably move to the United States.

And if you're one of those people who think Texas is part of the USA, then I suppose I would then pick Canada.

I've always liked the look of America, but I've actually never visited at all. Not a fan of heat in general, but I'm a sucker for forests and craggy hills. Wales would be nice if not for the very spread out population though.
Basically, no goddamn clue, but I guess UK is nice. At least I speak the language.

 Sgt_Smudge wrote:
I've always liked the look of America, but I've actually never visited at all. Not a fan of heat in general, but I'm a sucker for forests and craggy hills. Wales would be nice if not for the very spread out population though.
Basically, no goddamn clue, but I guess UK is nice. At least I speak the language.

New England is for you my friend granted its more mountains then hills but its very nice.

Germany!

Beer. Sausage. History. Cooler weather. What's not to like about that?

But most of all I hear that the country is very clean and litter free.

Germany or Austria. Having lived in both countries, I find them both to be quite agreeable. I'm not sure which one I'd pick over the other though, as there are things I like about both. The decision would probably boil down to where I actually found a job.

 Ghazkuul wrote:

 Sgt_Smudge wrote:
I've always liked the look of America, but I've actually never visited at all. Not a fan of heat in general, but I'm a sucker for forests and craggy hills. Wales would be nice if not for the very spread out population though.
Basically, no goddamn clue, but I guess UK is nice. At least I speak the language.

New England is for you my friend granted its more mountains then hills but its very nice.

Thats cute, you think those things you got out east are mountains.

Go to the Rockies. Those are what mountains are.

Ireland, without any hesitation. My wife and I are from Florida, and honeymooned there in late December. It was gorgeous, chilly, and fantastic. I loved the people- for they were friendly only once they got to know you, which felt so much more genuine than the dazzling smiles and warm welcomes we're used to. As an added bonus, neither one of us like cities, and Ireland has less people in the nation than live in one city near us. Solitude, or a small community would be incredibly easy to find.

 Ghazkuul wrote:

 Nevelon wrote:
Canada is the easy answer for me, as it’s just a few hours up the road, so not unlike where I live now.

I’d prefer to live somewhere where I’d not have to learn another language. That said, I’ve visited France, and while I thought it was a nice place, The Wife felt very at home there and loved it.

I’d say some little island nation in the Caribbean, but frankly I’m not a huge fan of the heat.

Dry Heat is significantly better then Wet heat. Its nice to walk around and not feel like you haven't showered in a week. Also though it does feel weird to walk around in 110+ heat and not sweat until you walk inside or get into shade.

Holy crap, this. I've seen 110 degree heat in Texas (43 degrees for you Celsius heathens ) that was nothing compared to 70 (21C) degree days in Southern Illinois.

The UK. They seem to have a strong wargaming culture. Obviously, that is all I care about.

Slovenia.
Best place on earth. Nice small, clean country with lots of beautiful nature, huge caves, ancient towns, great climate and friendly people.
The culture is like a mix of Slavic culture with Austrian and Italian cultures which means you get all the best food in the entire world.

 Gitzbitah wrote:
Ireland, without any hesitation. My wife and I are from Florida, and honeymooned there in late December. It was gorgeous, chilly, and fantastic. I loved the people- for they were friendly only once they got to know you, which felt so much more genuine than the dazzling smiles and warm welcomes we're used to. As an added bonus, neither one of us like cities, and Ireland has less people in the nation than live in one city near us. Solitude, or a small community would be incredibly easy to find.

Can we trade citizenship?

The area around Salzburg in Austria is fabulous IMO.

But I actually have a visa application in right now to emigrate to Australia, destination Melbourne.

Having moved from the UK to the US.

Canada, because it seems like a nice compromise between the two and has many of the things I miss from the UK (state healthcare instead of crippling insurance, lack of polarizing extremism) coupled with the things I really like about America (politeness, wide open spaces, guns).

I'd like to look into heading there in our later years, perhaps to the Pacific Coast, which looks very appealing. Go find an isolated Valley, prep a fair bit, raise some chickens and goats, plant some crops.

Canada is a gorgeous country and seems to be the overwhelming favorite here.

 Dreadclaw69 wrote:

 Gitzbitah wrote:
Ireland, without any hesitation. My wife and I are from Florida, and honeymooned there in late December. It was gorgeous, chilly, and fantastic. I loved the people- for they were friendly only once they got to know you, which felt so much more genuine than the dazzling smiles and warm welcomes we're used to. As an added bonus, neither one of us like cities, and Ireland has less people in the nation than live in one city near us. Solitude, or a small community would be incredibly easy to find.

Can we trade citizenship?

Mine's all yours, if yours comes with a pair of teaching jobs! As I understand it, my wife and I need to become fluent in Gaelic before becoming teachers over there.

Japan.

From an early age I've been fascinated with Japan. As a kid, the first time I heard the Japanese language was thanks to the end song of Rurouni Kenshin and ever since then I've been a fan. I've always loved how my country actually made a huge difference in Japan's history, all thanks to us being the first Europeans to reach it and bring firearms with us,
I really like how vibrant the cities are and how beautiful the country side is (Even if the insects look like pokemons. Seriously, the size of some of those insects, urgh, the wasps were scary as feth)
If that wasn't enough, a I'm a big fan of anime and collectibles and yeah, I spend a lot of my time in Akihabara when I'm in Tokyo (google it up)

And on a cheeky but, yes, it's another reason: I'm completely nuts for the Japanese women.

Depends if you're teaching secondary (middle + high school) or elementary. Plus I don't think it's a requirement in Northern Ireland.
In secondary school Irish is not a requirement. (unless you're teaching Irish!)

Difficult to get teaching jobs in the Republic at the moment though. (hence why I'm in Germany)

You only need to be able to teach Irish at primary level (5-11yrs old).
Secondary school teachers (12-18yrs) do not need Irish.

Irish as a subject if you are a student is compulsory at both levels unless you have an exemption ( lived or born abroad).

I wouldnt leave Ireland. Ofc like anywhere its not perfect but it has many of the benefits of advanced1st world countries with none of the drawbacks. Plus you can drive anywhere from the capital in like 4 hours. Well except for Donegal :p

Do tell? I may be doing some research on this. Thanks everyone!

On the other hand, if anyone wants to come to Florida to teach, they'll put you in the classroom with a Bachelor's degree in any subject and a test for 2 years- and they're desperate for teachers.

http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/

Drop a line to these guys.
However bear in mind work permits/valid visas, eligibility etc will all still apply outside of what they need/want from a professional qualification point of view.

Iceland ofc. The people are nice, there's geothermal energy and lots of fish - once the inevitable zombie apocalypse comes it will be one of the few safe places on Earth.

I'll have to teach them how to make booze cheaply but that's a minor annoyance. "Ten kilos of sugar and one kilo yeast, daddy's baking".

I would choose Japan. My twin lived there for a few years and love it. We both love anime, Japans history, their culture, Sushi, and my favorite would be the anime conventions, so many amazing cosplays that actually look like the characters they are portraying. Everything my brother would send home in a package was amazing, The random Candies, food, anime figures, the 50+ flavors of kit-kats, all amazing. He lives in Hawaii now and hates it compared to Japan.

 Jimsolo wrote:

 Ghazkuul wrote:

 Nevelon wrote:
Canada is the easy answer for me, as it’s just a few hours up the road, so not unlike where I live now.

I’d prefer to live somewhere where I’d not have to learn another language. That said, I’ve visited France, and while I thought it was a nice place, The Wife felt very at home there and loved it.

I’d say some little island nation in the Caribbean, but frankly I’m not a huge fan of the heat.

Dry Heat is significantly better then Wet heat. Its nice to walk around and not feel like you haven't showered in a week. Also though it does feel weird to walk around in 110+ heat and not sweat until you walk inside or get into shade.

Holy crap, this. I've seen 110 degree heat in Texas (43 degrees for you Celsius heathens ) that was nothing compared to 70 (21C) degree days in Southern Illinois.

One thing that sent me up north were the Kentucky summers. I lived in Louisville, so it was always humid and muggy in the Ohio River Vally. I don’t know if it ever hit 110, but I know we’d occasionally see three digit temps. And it was brutal.

On the flip side, I never had to shovel 3 feet of snow off my driveway when I lived there. Every climate has drawbacks.

Possibly Italy or France. I like the idea of cheapish land, lots of sunshine and a pool in the garden.

Been lucky enough to travel all over the world but you cant beat a little village, tile roof and white washed walls while sitting eating excellent food in the sunshine.

Sadly my language skills suck and I'm not sure how keen my wife would be on the plan

For me, I suppose depending what time in my life you had asked me this might influence my decisions..


For now, I'd have to say it's a toss up between Switzerland, New Zealand (which I've yet to visit either one) or Germany (which I have briefly lived in).


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 Nevelon wrote:


One thing that sent me up north were the Kentucky summers. I lived in Louisville, so it was always humid and muggy in the Ohio River Vally. I don’t know if it ever hit 110, but I know we’d occasionally see three digit temps. And it was brutal.

On the flip side, I never had to shovel 3 feet of snow off my driveway when I lived there. Every climate has drawbacks.

This is why I love the area of the US where I actually live, and was raised in. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where a "hot" summer is 85-92 (anything touching the 90s was considered a heat wave, lol) and then the winters usually bottomed out around the upper 30s to mid 40s in the Willamette Valley. Occasionally, you'd get the rare snow come through, or the even rarer "cold snap" where temps would drop into the teens or single digits. Plus, the coast was about 2 hours away (depending on which beach you wanted to go to), the mountains were 2-3 (again, depending on which one you go to) so you have options to head to different climates kind of on a whim.

I am kinda of done with cold weather now, Grew up in Nome Alaska. Then moved to Valdez, Anchorage, and settling in Fairbanks for about 16 years. Then moved to Southern Illinois and Finally experienced what this "humidity" and "heat" was, never wanted to move back to AK so fast after that first move.

Any of the Scandinavian nations really. America's runaway capitalism is just bloody nuts, especially when it comes to college education. From what Ashi's told me you don't even need to pay for the textbooks, which had my head reenacting that seen from scanners.

I mean really, to get a good education in the States you practically have to take seven jobs, sell multiple organs, and sell your soul to Chaos.

 Wyzilla wrote:
Any of the Scandinavian nations really. America's runaway capitalism is just bloody nuts, especially when it comes to college education. From what Ashi's told me you don't even need to pay for the textbooks, which had my head reenacting that seen from scanners.

I mean really, to get a good education in the States you practically have to take seven jobs, sell multiple organs, and sell your soul to Chaos.

You still pay for everything; none of it is free. The tax rate is through the roof in those countries compared to the US, that's how they manage to provide things like "free" college.

While it is more expensive, you don't need to take seven jobs to get a good education in the US either though.

Germany - beautiful towns, nice language, lovely people, great beer, tasty food, decent women. If I could speak German I'd move there.

 Jimsolo wrote:

 Ghazkuul wrote:

 Nevelon wrote:
Canada is the easy answer for me, as it’s just a few hours up the road, so not unlike where I live now.

I’d prefer to live somewhere where I’d not have to learn another language. That said, I’ve visited France, and while I thought it was a nice place, The Wife felt very at home there and loved it.

I’d say some little island nation in the Caribbean, but frankly I’m not a huge fan of the heat.

Dry Heat is significantly better then Wet heat. Its nice to walk around and not feel like you haven't showered in a week. Also though it does feel weird to walk around in 110+ heat and not sweat until you walk inside or get into shade.

Holy crap, this. I've seen 110 degree heat in Texas (43 degrees for you Celsius heathens ) that was nothing compared to 70 (21C) degree days in Southern Illinois.

Depends on if you're in east or west Texas. East Texas is like a sauna in the summer, so forget about being dry if you take more than ten steps from any air conditioning.

 Hordini wrote:

 Wyzilla wrote:
Any of the Scandinavian nations really. America's runaway capitalism is just bloody nuts, especially when it comes to college education. From what Ashi's told me you don't even need to pay for the textbooks, which had my head reenacting that seen from scanners.

I mean really, to get a good education in the States you practically have to take seven jobs, sell multiple organs, and sell your soul to Chaos.

You still pay for everything; none of it is free. The tax rate is through the roof in those countries compared to the US, that's how they manage to provide things like "free" college.

While it is more expensive, you don't need to take seven jobs to get a good education in the US either though.

No, from what I've read their tax rates are in no way comparable to going for a PhD. Plus if you fall down, they actually take care of you instead of letting your starve like a lame hound in America.

I would probably pick Switzerland as it is just a wonderful place.

I haven't been to Japan (yet), but I would pick that based on what I hear from everyone I know that has been there.

Japan. Why? It has amazing food, I love anime and manga, the culture is amazing and has a long history and, well, I like the terrain.

 Wyzilla wrote:

 Hordini wrote:

 Wyzilla wrote:
Any of the Scandinavian nations really. America's runaway capitalism is just bloody nuts, especially when it comes to college education. From what Ashi's told me you don't even need to pay for the textbooks, which had my head reenacting that seen from scanners.

I mean really, to get a good education in the States you practically have to take seven jobs, sell multiple organs, and sell your soul to Chaos.

You still pay for everything; none of it is free. The tax rate is through the roof in those countries compared to the US, that's how they manage to provide things like "free" college.

While it is more expensive, you don't need to take seven jobs to get a good education in the US either though.

No, from what I've read their tax rates are in no way comparable to going for a PhD. Plus if you fall down, they actually take care of you instead of letting your starve like a lame hound in America.

If you're getting a PhD in the US, and you're paying for it, you're doing it wrong. Seriously. If you want to do a PhD in the US, and the school you want to go to isn't going to give you full funding, you need to find one that will.

Pretty been every where. Spent time pretty much all over..........I would create my own country and throw in what I like....
US of A though follow by Thailand....bounce back and forth....

If I couldn’t live in Perth, I’d probably pick Melbourne here in Australia, or New York. Both for the lively urban culture, great art & restaurants.

Berlin would probably top my list, except I really can’t be bothered learning another language.

 sebster wrote:
Berlin would probably top my list, except I really can’t be bothered learning another language.

It makes it more difficult, and I certainly don't recommend it, but it is absolutely possible to live and work in Berlin without knowing German. A good friend of mine has managed it for several years.

 Hordini wrote:
It makes it more difficult, and I certainly don't recommend it, but it is absolutely possible to live and work in Berlin without knowing German. A good friend of mine has managed it for several years.

Sure, it’s possible to live in most places without knowing the native tongue. But if I’m picking a place I’d love to live in, I think knowing the language and really being able to be part of the local culture is a must.

 Ouze wrote:
I can't say for sure because I've never left the US. I suspect I'd like either Australia or England pretty well, though.

Though I have been to Canada I would pretty much agree with this. Nothing wrong with Canada, but the other two are of more interest.

I have never left the US and don't know if I would. If I had to, I have family and friends in Germany and a friend in England.

Canada or the UK. Most similar countries to the good ol' US of A.

I already live in a country I'm not from, born in the USA, live in New Zealand.

New Zealand is lovely but there are some things I don't like about it. The weather for one, do you like being cold and damp? No? Well you're SOL then. That could just be a quirk of my local area though. In the city I live in vitamin D deficiency is so common the doctors test for it as a routine matter whenever you see them. Second, infrastructure? Whats that? Get used to driving on single lane dirt roads through mountains, especially in the south island. Cities and major routes are fine (though we have nothing like US interstates) but go into the country a bit and the roads start to get worse.

I also lived in australia for a time, which was also nice, if slightly terrifying at times. While the whole "everything can kill you" is overblown, you learned to take a very casual approach to things that can very definitely kill you. Where I lived was also stinking hot. There was actually a room in my house that had no AC and was unusable during the summer months for any long period of time.

Honestly some of my fondest memories come from living in the US, which is interesting because threads like these are full of Americans who want to move to places like Australia and New Zealand. however I recognize that I lived a fairly sheltered upper middle class life while I was in the US and now that I'm an adult I'd have to come to terms with some harsh realities, like health care and crippling student load debt. (Free healthcare and interest free student loans in NZ)

Basically every country has its up and downsides. There are places I'd sure like to live but I'm sure I'd find some bad things about them as well, so I'm pretty happy with what I have.

I am considering returning to Australia though, bigger economy and bigger job market.

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Japan.

From an early age I've been fascinated with Japan. As a kid, the first time I heard the Japanese language was thanks to the end song of Rurouni Kenshin and ever since then I've been a fan. I've always loved how my country actually made a huge difference in Japan's history, all thanks to us being the first Europeans to reach it and bring firearms with us,
I really like how vibrant the cities are and how beautiful the country side is (Even if the insects look like pokemons. Seriously, the size of some of those insects, urgh, the wasps were scary as feth)
If that wasn't enough, a I'm a big fan of anime and collectibles and yeah, I spend a lot of my time in Akihabara when I'm in Tokyo (google it up)

And on a cheeky but, yes, it's another reason: I'm completely nuts for the Japanese women.

I am from the Netherlands and wished i was in Japan, wait i already live here for eleven years already
In the big cities the hornets are rare, the whole summer those cycade noises makes me want to order a flamethrower, and cockroaches are huge here!

 Jehan-reznor wrote:

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Japan.

From an early age I've been fascinated with Japan. As a kid, the first time I heard the Japanese language was thanks to the end song of Rurouni Kenshin and ever since then I've been a fan. I've always loved how my country actually made a huge difference in Japan's history, all thanks to us being the first Europeans to reach it and bring firearms with us,
I really like how vibrant the cities are and how beautiful the country side is (Even if the insects look like pokemons. Seriously, the size of some of those insects, urgh, the wasps were scary as feth)
If that wasn't enough, a I'm a big fan of anime and collectibles and yeah, I spend a lot of my time in Akihabara when I'm in Tokyo (google it up)

And on a cheeky but, yes, it's another reason: I'm completely nuts for the Japanese women.

I am from the Netherlands and wished i was in Japan, wait i already live here for eleven years already
In the big cities the hornets are rare, the whole summer those cycade noises makes me want to order a flamethrower, and cockroaches are huge here!

Oh yes, I had the pleasure of meeting all of those. The Cicadas are everywhere, and their noise is the "Song of Japanese Summer" IMO Funny enough, I've only seen the hornets (or wasps? I always thought they were the same) in Tokyo: Ueno Park and the Meiji Shrine.

 EmilCrane wrote:
I already live in a country I'm not from, born in the USA, live in New Zealand.

New Zealand is lovely but there are some things I don't like about it. The weather for one, do you like being cold and damp? No? Well you're SOL then. That could just be a quirk of my local area though. In the city I live in vitamin D deficiency is so common the doctors test for it as a routine matter whenever you see them. Second, infrastructure? Whats that? Get used to driving on single lane dirt roads through mountains, especially in the south island. Cities and major routes are fine (though we have nothing like US interstates) but go into the country a bit and the roads start to get worse.

A good buddy of mine visited Hamilton, and the city where the Chiefs play.... he claimed the weather was absolutely perfect. So perhaps you are on the wrong island

The west coast of Ireland, Connemara area. Beautiful scenery, mountains diving into the Atlantic, friendly people, and a nice slow pace of life.

The roads are way too narrow, but I'd be willing to adapt and adjust.

Switzerland. It's nice, small, completely neutral, I'll live longer there, and I could spend an entire afternoon admiring the view.

Rural, rural, rural coastal Japan, where I live now. The 'big city' is OK to visit, but living in one over an extended period of time tends to have psychological ramifications. Unfortunately, most people think Tokyo is Japan. A lot of Western foreigners do a couple of years and then hit Thailand on the way home. Western women usually stick it out for about 6-9 months and then leave. Military guys either go back to the states or stay-on working on a base as a contractor. I've been rotting around here on and off for 20 years.

I lived in the UK too a while ago for a bit. Generally, it was pretty good with the exception of the weather most of the time and the price of food, especially fresh vegetables. We went to Burger King once as it was pushing $13CAD for a whopper combo. That was 14 years ago....

Canada is OK, but I wouldn't live there for a million bucks.(cuz they'd probably take 60% of the million in taxes. lol.) I had to go back a couple of times over the past year and I feel like Rip van Winkle, or Marty McFly in Back to the Future II if you prefer, each time I go back. If you enjoy being perpetually broke and 7-9 months of winter, Canada is the place for you.

 Ensis Ferrae wrote:

 EmilCrane wrote:
I already live in a country I'm not from, born in the USA, live in New Zealand.

New Zealand is lovely but there are some things I don't like about it. The weather for one, do you like being cold and damp? No? Well you're SOL then. That could just be a quirk of my local area though. In the city I live in vitamin D deficiency is so common the doctors test for it as a routine matter whenever you see them. Second, infrastructure? Whats that? Get used to driving on single lane dirt roads through mountains, especially in the south island. Cities and major routes are fine (though we have nothing like US interstates) but go into the country a bit and the roads start to get worse.

A good buddy of mine visited Hamilton, and the city where the Chiefs play.... he claimed the weather was absolutely perfect. So perhaps you are on the wrong island

Yeah its a whole different country up north, I live in the south island

Probably England as it still has universal healthcare, similar standard of living to Canada and I don't need to learn a new language.

 EmilCrane wrote:

Yeah its a whole different country up north, I live in the south island

It's funny, because as a Highlanders fan, I actually WANT to visit Dunedin and the Southern areas of the country

 Ensis Ferrae wrote:

 EmilCrane wrote:

Yeah its a whole different country up north, I live in the south island

It's funny, because as a Highlanders fan, I actually WANT to visit Dunedin and the Southern areas of the country

Good year to be a highlanders fan I went to all of our home games this year.

The South Island is beautiful, you should definitely visit, but it is cold in winter, not like Minnesota cold or anything but an annoying damp cold that you can't shake. Still Dunedin is a lovely place, we have great views, old buildings, great nightlife, thriving war games scene as well.

England, or more specifically Scotland.

Ireland, simply because they speak English there but, if not, Germany, because I've been there before and absolutely loved it.

Monaco, because if I happened to be that wealthy I could go pretty much anywhere else I wanted to with minimal notice.

Otherwise, any major, Western European city on the Mediterranean. Great food, great weather, highly cosmopolitan, and many travel opportunities.

 Hordini wrote:

 Wyzilla wrote:
Any of the Scandinavian nations really. America's runaway capitalism is just bloody nuts, especially when it comes to college education. From what Ashi's told me you don't even need to pay for the textbooks, which had my head reenacting that seen from scanners.

I mean really, to get a good education in the States you practically have to take seven jobs, sell multiple organs, and sell your soul to Chaos.

You still pay for everything; none of it is free. The tax rate is through the roof in those countries compared to the US, that's how they manage to provide things like "free" college.

While it is more expensive, you don't need to take seven jobs to get a good education in the US either though.

It is really not as bad as you make it sound. My brother is 21 and has moved to another city, taking a part-time job to pay his keep while also studying cooking and baking. His apartment is not the flashiest thing in the world, but it is entirely decent and by no means does he have to take 'seven jobs'.

Sweden has high taxes, but it is very much worth it for everyone. You may not need healthcare right now, but your tax money pays for healthcare for someone who does - and quite possibly would have otherwise struggled to pay for it themselves. Having high taxes and distributing the benefits from that money to those who needs it most is a very good way to run a society. A 'safety net' of sorts.

I've visited England, Wales, France, Canada, and California. I enjoyed my time in each location and would relocate to any but the last one.

But the US is my home and I love it here.

 kronk wrote:
I've visited England, Wales, France, Canada, and California. I enjoyed my time in each location and would relocate to any but the last one.

But the US is my home and I love it here.

You'd relocate to Canada? It's very pretty, but sooo cold. Source: Lived in Alaska for two years and traveled through Canada a few times.

 trexmeyer wrote:
England, or more specifically Scotland.

Don't let any Scottish people hear you say that Scotland is part of England

 SilverMK2 wrote:

 trexmeyer wrote:
England, or more specifically Scotland.

Don't let any Scottish people hear you say that Scotland is part of England

Well if I was born Scottish I'd be of that viewpoint as well.

 trexmeyer wrote:

 kronk wrote:
I've visited England, Wales, France, Canada, and California. I enjoyed my time in each location and would relocate to any but the last one.

But the US is my home and I love it here.

You'd relocate to Canada? It's very pretty, but sooo cold. Source: Lived in Alaska for two years and traveled through Canada a few times.

The Maritimes are beautiful, though, and entirely worth it, winter or summer. I don't mind a bit of snow and cold since I grew up five miles south of New Brunswick.

Sweden. I like the cold and they have dreamhack.

 trexmeyer wrote:

 kronk wrote:
I've visited England, Wales, France, Canada, and California. I enjoyed my time in each location and would relocate to any but the last one.

But the US is my home and I love it here.

You'd relocate to Canada? It's very pretty, but sooo cold. Source: Lived in Alaska for two years and traveled through Canada a few times.

Not everywhere in Canada is cold, BC tends to have mild winters and fairly warm summers (most of the cities/towns get somewhere between the high 20's and 30's in Celsius). But then again this is all relative like if you live in one of the hotter states then maybe all of it would seem cold.

Poland.

Cause its where Dad's family came from. I hear they have hella nice forests and whatnot.


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 kronk wrote:
I've visited England, Wales, France, Canada, and California. I enjoyed my time in each location and would relocate to any but the last one.

But the US is my home and I love it here.

"anywhere except California"

Bumper sticker in the making!

Canada. I'd probably have the easiest time fitting in there. Plus, it'd be cool to see all of the northern terrain like Tundras.

If not my country then Canada. I love the north and Canada is about as north as north gets

Canada, hands down. Beautiful country, nice people and better summers than England lol.

They are incredibly nice. I delivered a 300 lb fitness machine to a Canadian couple here in Michigan that apologize for wanting it in the basement. I chuckled and said something along the lines of what are you Canadian? You don't have to apologize. They both laughed and said they actually are and had just moved down here for whatever company the husband works for.

Peru. I would fething marry Ahi sauce, if it was an option.

I have lived in several countries in the Far East ... not my cup of tea but it was rather nice. I plan on moving to Alabama when I retire, because I am from the north and I am pretty sure I can get them to vote me in as the King of Alabama ...

The wife and I have taken many a S.K.I. Vacation (Spending the Kids Inheritance) in the Dominican and Mexico ... I would want to live in the DR simply for the swim up bar ... lovely I tell you.

 trexmeyer wrote:
England, or more specifically Scotland.

Er, Scotland is in Great Britain, not England. England is also in Great Britain, south of Scotland, along with Wales. Great Britain and Northern Ireland make up the United Kingdom.

I can see how it may be confusing to foreigners though. I'm always having to explain it to people here in the States.

I would like to move back to Québec, Canada mainly because all of my family lives there and that's where I was born.

The UK or Ireland might be nice, my family traces most of it's ancestry back to that area, so it might be nice to continue looking back through that. Plus Ireland is goddamn beautiful.

The South of the UK, I guess.

Having just moved to The Lake District, I don't want to move. But if not here, Japan or California would be pretty cool I think.

Colorado...

My folks moved there after I went to college.

Cool place as hell... although, can be expensive to live in...

Plus... they're the "fittest" population in the states.