In What Country Would You Live if not Your Current Country?

[El Chupacabra]

Is working part of the equation? If I had the means to non-work I wouldn't "live" anywhere. I'd have a home base somewhere and the just go wherever the wind took me. Priorities change but if bills were not a constraint, my current agenda would probably be something like.

If money is not a concern, I'd do something like this too. Then, if moving from home country (U.S.), I think I'd pick Vancouver, BC, as my home base.

[Name Redacted]

Maui

Really? I always get sick of island living at about 10 days. I need to at least know I can get in the car and drive far away whenever I want.

[Kenny Satch]

Really? I always get sick of island living at about 10 days. I need to at least know I can get in the car and drive far away whenever I want.

That is a negative but I could learn to cope with being stuck on an island
Signed
Gilligan

[Timberridge]

this is teed up real nice for greg to hit one outta the park

Killington isn't a country Bob.

[Name Redacted]

As long as that island has a Costco.

Right next to the airport. Maui IPA for $8.99 a sixer FTW!!

[54-46]

Honestly northern Italy would be to my liking
The food the mountains and culture would be a good change.

^ This. Plus, I speak the language and have some friends there. Nice and fun people. Kind of a no-brainer.

[Dantheman]

Croatia seems pretty nice. Eastern Europe in general has some appeal, but I'd be hesitant now with right-wing nationalism on the rise in the region. Everything else has already been mentioned: CA, NZ, temperate South America.

[Mazderati]

Is working part of the equation?

That was the original intention; where you would move to live some version of a normal life as opposed to retire with a suitcase full of cash and no responsibility. Or maybe your current savings allows that type of lifestyle in the new domicile. I guess that's valid, too.

[Foggy_Goggles]

Croatia seems pretty nice.

Croatia is pretty nice. Come to think of it, I only listed places I've been. I think the first year would have to be devoted to research. Plus I forgot skiing in South America. That's pretty fun.

[Foggy_Goggles]

That was the original intention; where you would move to live some version of a normal life as opposed to retire with a suitcase full of cash and no responsibility. Or maybe your current savings allows that type of lifestyle in the new domicile. I guess that's valid, too.

Yeh...no. My suitcase of money would probably fit it a carry on even if it was broken down to singles.

Honestly, I think it is a trick question. I live where I live by choice. Let is a series of decisions with imperfect options. If I thought there was a better alternative to what I'm doing right now, I'd be doing it.

[Dantheman]

Is working part of the equation? If I had the means to non-work I wouldn't "live" anywhere. I'd have a home base somewhere and the just go wherever the wind took me.

We ended up camping next to a guy in the middle WY the day before the eclipse who had been living out of his car for over two years. Clean, normal looking guy, would never have guessed it if he hadn't told us. He said he had expected to find "the place" by now but was still drawn to the nomad life. Lots to be envious of, but based on how eager he was to talk to us I think it can also be a pretty lonely existence.

[GoldMember]

First choice, Switzerland. Beyond that, maybe Sweden but it's too far north for much sun in the winter. Also, Canada just because it's close for family reasons and has all I like and is familiar. But I love Switzerland and would be very happy to live there.

[digitaldeaths mom]

Andrew's father's family was from Ireland, while mine was a mix of Irish, German and Swedish. I've always wanted to go visit Ireland. I'm not sure about living there though! Speaking of Ireland, one of Nubs' favorite jokes was:

An Irishman walks into a pub.
"Paddy! You've got a steering wheel sticking out of your britches!" exclaims the bartender.
"Aye, I know. It's driving me nuts."

[raisingarizona13]

Killington isn't a country Bob.

Well New Jersey is pretty darn close to being it's own country.

[Foggy_Goggles]

He said he had expected to find "the place" by now but was still drawn to the nomad life. Lots to be envious of, but based on how eager he was to talk to us I think it can also be a pretty lonely existence.

I'm the last guy to be smart enough to analyzes this type of stuff but I've seen it. Either people that travel extensively or move to new places. There is sometime of mental balance between thinking that the grass is greener and wanting to be home. I've got friends that don't even like to go on vacation (they'll not work but they stick around) and friends that would prefer to live in a van down by the river even though they have a nice house.

I'm about in the middle. Traveling make me appreciate my wife, animals, friends, house etc. But not getting away from it seems to dull the appreciation. It really adds some insight into what makes you happy.

[Angle Parking]

Honestly, I think it is a trick question. I live where I live by choice. Let is a series of decisions with imperfect options. If I thought there was a better alternative to what I'm doing right now, I'd be doing it.

I like this.

But otherwise Iceland, Sweden, Norway for me. Nordic locales for sure.

[Timberridge]

I heard there’s a stronghold on Glebe Mt.

Stronghold HQ...

[MagnificentUnicorn]

I want to live on a tropical island for a year or two.

I don't see that going well

[ill-advised strategy]

Canada...

not a moment of hesitation or doubt. Canada.

And I'd fly the flag and celebrate Canada Day. I heart Canada.

[TAFKALVS]

I don't see that going well

Why?

[Bobcat Sig]

Interior BC has always been attractive. Low population, epic skiing, great mountain biking and the motorcycling - when it's not snowing - looks great.

[TAFKALVS]

Interior BC has always been attractive. Low population, epic skiing, great mountain biking and the motorcycling - when it's not snowing - looks great.

Agreed.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Why?

You'd be bored after the novelty wore off.

[TAFKALVS]

You'd be bored after the novelty wore off.

Agree, which is why I'd only want to do it for a little while.

[Timberridge]

Interior BC has always been attractive. Low population, epic skiing, great mountain biking and the motorcycling - when it's not on fire - looks great.

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