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 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.