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What country would you move to, if you had the opportunity?
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Looks like my childhood dream of being in a tribute boy band with Diddums, VincentHanna, Freefaller (!), gingergundog and grudas wasn't, and I quote Miss Hopshire, "A stupid idea and one which will never come to fruition!"
Sucks to be you Miss Hopshire, if that even was your real name, which I doubt.
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New Zealand. It doesn't have spiders gingergundog (well it does but nothing more scary than what you have in the UK, you're thinking of Ozzie), it is remote but nothing a plane can't fix (also, check how often in the last 365 days you've actually gone to Europe or wherever you consider close) but all the other stuff - the people, the scenery (smell the serenity), stuff to do, the way of life - is amazing.
Guys above, hit me up when you're ready for dance and singing rehearsals.
Sucks to be you Miss Hopshire, if that even was your real name, which I doubt.
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New Zealand. It doesn't have spiders gingergundog (well it does but nothing more scary than what you have in the UK, you're thinking of Ozzie), it is remote but nothing a plane can't fix (also, check how often in the last 365 days you've actually gone to Europe or wherever you consider close) but all the other stuff - the people, the scenery (smell the serenity), stuff to do, the way of life - is amazing.
Guys above, hit me up when you're ready for dance and singing rehearsals.
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Probably Asia. Japan, S.Korea, Singapore. Practically living in S.Korea already with so much family out there. The only thing I really dislike is the work cultures in those countries. Japan and Korea are particularly bad. The hierarchical system based on age. Long hours and having to stay at the office until your boss leaves even if you have nothing to do.
Asia’s fun if you don’t have to work too much. I would consider it when I’m a bit more financial independent. However having travelled a lot the UK is still an exceptional place to be. It may not seem it from the inside looking out but I see it when I’m on the outside looking in.
Asia’s fun if you don’t have to work too much. I would consider it when I’m a bit more financial independent. However having travelled a lot the UK is still an exceptional place to be. It may not seem it from the inside looking out but I see it when I’m on the outside looking in.
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Ah yes, the beautiful country of Alaska.
For me it would be Germany. I was born there and lived there for most of my young life.
I love the food, the people, the scenery, the great skiing, and the beautiful cities.
Honourable mentions to the usual New Zealand and Canada. I have lots of family in New Zealand and they seem to love it.
You're right, summer is incredibly hot in Lanzarote - I'd get over it with my pool and AC though. I think.
I might not last too long over there but I'd like to give it a good go.
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I also really like Germany but food might not be the top 5 things I like about it. What's the good stuff I'm missing?
Been in New Zealand now for over 5 years, love it, however, I can get my citizenship in July, so NZ passport = I can freely live in Australia, which I really want to try. Wages are much higher and economy is much better. I'll probably end up in Brisbane / Gold coast within the next couple of years!
If you live in Switzerland you almost certainly can afford. Switzerland is expensive for tourists, not residents
I already left, but at one time was considering returning (well weighing up pros and cons), the Brexit happened and that idea was flushed down the toilet.
If i was to move from Switzerland i would likely choose Munich, Germany or Sweden although The Cote d'Azur would be in contention..
The original reasons for leaving the UK include: better job opportunities, better financials, better quality of life, better weather, better schools and environment to raise children, better acces and opportunities to the great outdoors, central Europe location, higher living standards, better future for my children
If i was to move from Switzerland i would likely choose Munich, Germany or Sweden although The Cote d'Azur would be in contention..
The original reasons for leaving the UK include: better job opportunities, better financials, better quality of life, better weather, better schools and environment to raise children, better acces and opportunities to the great outdoors, central Europe location, higher living standards, better future for my children
A lot of Swedens here 
I assume you all mean Stockholm, Göteborg or Malmö.
Anywhere north of Stockholm is considered the wild west. Much like Watford and the UK.
Sweden is shifting right too. So you bloody foreigners can stay where you are, I got citizenship now, so I can say that . I live in the north though and it certainly is more conservative up here. A meter of snow in winter and 100 trillion mosquitos 4 weeks after the snow melts in may... If you can adapt to that then you got a chance.
Don't worry about living in near perpetual darkness 5 months a year too
I assume you all mean Stockholm, Göteborg or Malmö.
Anywhere north of Stockholm is considered the wild west. Much like Watford and the UK.
Sweden is shifting right too. So you bloody foreigners can stay where you are, I got citizenship now, so I can say that . I live in the north though and it certainly is more conservative up here. A meter of snow in winter and 100 trillion mosquitos 4 weeks after the snow melts in may... If you can adapt to that then you got a chance.
Don't worry about living in near perpetual darkness 5 months a year too
Not seen you mention that before.
The weather in the Netherlands is even more dreary and dismal than the UK, and the tax rates are significantly higher. Just worth bearing in mind.
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You're probably not missing anything, it's just that my tastes are simple and I love their 'street food'.
Bratwurst / currywurst, pommes, kebabs, and schnitzel. Strudel for pud. With a nice glass of German beer.
If I could do remote work as you say (which I can't) I wouldn't settle for one particular country, I'd become a nomad, upgrade the Motorhome to a bigger model and travel in that.
If I had to stick to my current career, probably Australia. Probably outskirts of Sydney.
Not too hot, not too cold.
If I had to stick to my current career, probably Australia. Probably outskirts of Sydney.
Not too hot, not too cold.
Meat, potatos and apple pie.
We can do that. I would do a hoppy IPA instead.I always wonder why you ended up there. Swedish partner?A lot of Swedens here
I assume you all mean Stockholm, Göteborg or Malmö.
Anywhere north of Stockholm is considered the wild west. Much like Watford and the UK.
Sweden is shifting right too. So you bloody foreigners can stay where you are, I got citizenship now, so I can say that . I live in the north though and it certainly is more conservative up here. A meter of snow in winter and 100 trillion mosquitos 4 weeks after the snow melts in may... If you can adapt to that then you got a chance.
Don't worry about living in near perpetual darkness 5 months a year too
Probably got kicked out of the UK!