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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.