If you could move to another country...

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Can I ask you why you have a second home in Japan, family or just went with it? Because if you just went with it, that's really cool.

My wife, who is Japanese-American, and I spend so much time in Japan that it just made sense for us to buy a house there. Though only a few family members, we've a lot of friends there.

[AF_Rob]

The Philippines, for me. My wife is from there. I enjoy it there too. So, it’s a logical choice. Maybe England, too. I lived there a couple years and both the wife and I have family and friends there.


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[Jocke]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

The way things are going in the US I might move to whatever country will have me.

Thank God then Sweden is not a option. 🤣🤣🤣

[sokoloka]

Already did for a few years, went to the UK. Have my dual EU citizenship through Poland - have considered getting a place there many times.

[Blansky]

I think as people get older one of the main concerns as to where to live revolves around health care and the cost and access to it.

I have dual citizenship in Canada and US and would love to live in some tropical place something like Hawaii or perhaps some Caribbean locale.

Cold weather left the option pool many years ago.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Thank God then Sweden is not a option.

There you are Jocke. I was wondering when you would respond.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by FTX I

"God created the world but the Dutch created the Netherlands". You know I'm a fan my friend.

I'm glad I live in the southeast province of Limburg, my town is 90m above sea level so I'm not worried about wet feet anytime soon

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s generally a true 4 seasons country however it’s the second largest on earth and as such depending on where you live within its borders, the climates can be extreme.

Where we live in southern Ontario we have 4 very distinct seasons:

Summers are hot and humid
Spring is cool and wet
Fall is cool and dry
Winter is cold and wet

In other parts of the country you can have polar bears all year round

Sounds like it's pretty similar as our weather although your winters will probably be a bit colder

[daveathall]

I stayed in Vancouver for a couple of days and found it to be fabulous, a variety of cultures, a most beautiful and friendly city, I loved it. Best steak I have ever had was on Davey Street, it must have been good, it was 12 years ago and I still remember it. So, Canada it would be.

[Dr. Robert]

Cook Islands

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Cook Islands

Is that where GG moved?

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Thank God then Sweden is not a option. 🤣🤣🤣

Jocke! Didn’t you hear? The Swedish government let me in, only on the grounds I live with you. Is my room ready?

[Texex]

Vietnam
Amazing beaches, mountains, friendly people and wonderful food. Plus you can buy a 3000 sq ft home on the ocean for 400k. Full time staff like a chef, nanny, or housekeeper cost around $250 a month.
Also one of the safest places in the world.


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[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Texex

Vietnam
Amazing beaches, mountains, friendly people and wonderful food. Plus you can buy a 3000 sq ft home on the ocean for 400k. Full time staff like a chef, nanny, or housekeeper cost around $250 a month.
Also one of the safest places in the world.


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Take me with you

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Never thought anyone would want to come here. Don't trust people that voluntarily live below sea level!!

New Orleans is below sea-level.

It has its disadvantages to be sure.

[drfaulkner]

Just over a year ago, I moved from Texas to Malaysia under the MM2H program.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by MrEleven

Being from Scotland i think i would take any country thats warm.

It is interesting that some here have chosen Scotland.

I left Aberdeen for New Zealand with my family when I was eighteen and then on to Australia when I was twenty-four.

There are some beautiful places in Scotland but nothing could ever tempt me to return there.

I’m happy in Oz.

I think Perth in in Western Australia would be a good choice.

I have just taken this pix, 10:45AM and 14C degrees and it’s a beautiful day.

E.

[KevinP.]

Germany for me.

[chieftd]

Originally Posted by yoniman

Heya Tim,
We have a few things in common.
Girls in bikini.
Summer in NZ...
Philippines...
I hope you like NZ craft beers.
Cheers


It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with.

Aloha Jesse, great minds think alike.

Cheers mate!

[gmtobsessed]

Australia or New Zealand

[Old Expat Beast]

I left the UK when I was 23. I've lived in HK for more than 30 years now and am pretty settled here. Not rich but great work/life balance, great wife, happy home, travel a lot (pre-covid) and this view from the living room...

[CAMP]

Italy. But enjoyed my years in Colombia.

[andrewjb88]

I did move from UK to NZ at 18 but moved back quite quickly, South island was to slow paced for me, probably suit me more now I'm 31.

[lig]

Japan, Monaco or Canada. :)

[Fredrik]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Jocke! Didn’t you hear? The Swedish government let me in, only on the grounds I live with you. Is my room ready?

I've heard he's currently planning a $100k garage conversion for you to move into...

Personally I'd move to Switzerland or Japan if I had the option.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I left the UK when I was 23. I've lived in HK for more than 30 years now and am pretty settled here. Not rich but great work/life balance, great wife, happy home, travel a lot (pre-covid) and this view from the living room...

I couldn't deal with that heat and humidity, but hot damn that is one hell of a view!!

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I couldn't deal with that heat and humidity, but hot damn that is one hell of a view!!

I couldn't deal with it year-round, Bas, but it's fairly cool and dry here for 4-5 months of the year (not like Singapore). We even occasionally get winter frost on the highest ground

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I left the UK when I was 23. I've lived in HK for more than 30 years now and am pretty settled here. Not rich but great work/life balance, great wife, happy home, travel a lot (pre-covid) and this view from the living room...

Awesome view Adam.

Stay safe.

E.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Andad

Awesome view Adam.

Stay safe.

E.

Cheers mate, you too

[swatty]

I don’t understand the question

[schro]

Originally Posted by KevinP.

Germany for me.

Really