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If you could re-locate anywhere in the world....

36 replies

farflung · 27/01/2016 07:05

Where would you go? And why?

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timelytess · 27/01/2016 07:17

Not far, really. So not 'farflung' for me.
Harrogate when dd and her family move there.
West Clare, ideally around Liscannor Bay because its beautiful.
Wales often comes to mind. Somewhere coastal.

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Laptopwieldingharpy · 27/01/2016 08:45

Been in Asia 10 yests and love it here. Good energy good lifestyle and a great new perspective on the world (non atlantic centric).
If we were to dream of returning to Europe we'd love to try Barcelona.
Good weather, good food, good economy, interesting politics, culture, mountains, the sea, good airport hub and decent international schools. Not to forget new fairly accessible language.
Or NY!

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SquadGoals · 27/01/2016 09:31

We'll be moving again at the end of this year. I've told DH to look at UK, Australia, US or Switzerland. Think I would also consider France and the Netherlands depending on the ease of me being able to work with the language barriers.

I'd do Singapore again on certain conditions. Perhaps KL.

We're in SA at the moment and I would so love to live in Cape Town.

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mrsmortis · 27/01/2016 09:47

While the kids are little I'd love to spend a few years on Bermuda. I'm not convinced it'd be so good for teenagers though...

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missybct · 27/01/2016 09:48

Any of the nordic countries - Denmark, Sweden, Norway. Wouldn't mind Germany either.

UK based - Wales or Peak District, without a shadow of a doubt - rural, beautiful, natural. Neither me or DP are city people, just unfortunately find ourselves in a more built up area than we'd like.

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Allyearcheer · 27/01/2016 09:49

Vancouver, or Bristol

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ImogenTubbs · 27/01/2016 19:48

About to hand in my notice (well, in two weeks time) and move to Valencia in Spain! Just for a year, but still very excited!

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JennyOnAPlate · 27/01/2016 20:37

UK choice would be Pembrokeshire. If we were going abroad I would choose Canada I think or maybe Sweden.

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LaurieFairyCake · 27/01/2016 20:38

Manhattan - would love to do my job there

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Parker231 · 28/01/2016 08:57

Without a doubt - Prince Edward Island !

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TheWildRumpyPumpus · 28/01/2016 09:05

We did Manhattan for 3 years, was great whilst child-free but rubbish with young kids.

Have moved to rural England now, about as opposite as you can get!

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Glastokitty · 28/01/2016 09:06

I've lived in London and Cork which I loved (not too keen on where I'm originally from). Now I live in Western Australia and have totally fallen in love with the place. I won't be going anywhere else unless I retire to Bali or win the lotto so I can do summer in Rome when it's winter here Grin

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Madblondedog · 28/01/2016 09:08

Australia, either Perth, Melbourne or Adelaide. I would leave tomorrow if DP would, but he is a home boy sadly

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PurpleDaisies · 28/01/2016 09:08

Vancouver. Or Yorkshire.

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kiwiscantfly · 28/01/2016 09:13

We're from NZ but spent ages 25-32 in London and now we're home. I would love to live in NYC but I suspect with 2 DC and one on the way it'd be pretty hard. Somewhere in the US would be nice, just for a year or two. In NZ I'd have to say in my home town, we're half way between both of our parents, but five hours is ideally too far for me.

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waitingforsomething · 28/01/2016 12:17

Spain. Perfect weather, perfect food, very useful language. I love Spain wish I had the opportunity to live there

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merrygoround51 · 28/01/2016 14:06

Californian Coast - Santa Monica, Santa Cruz etc

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lljkk · 28/01/2016 14:10

Netherlands, maybe.
Kids would hate moving, so nowhere with them.

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SparklyTinselTits · 28/01/2016 14:24

Difficult choice!!
I spent half of my childhood in Poland, and would go back in a heartbeat. It's my home. and I hate living in the UK with a passion
I've visited family in Canada numerous times over the years too, and would love to settle there. Can see it being a wonderful place for children to grow up, with all the seasonal activities, and amazing places to see.

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Peppapigallowsmetoshower · 28/01/2016 14:29

Just north from merrygoround51...

Carmel, California. Bliss!

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NickiFury · 28/01/2016 14:37

Gulf coast, Florida. I'm pretty widely travelled but where we stayed was the most tranquil and beautiful place. Miles and miles of white deserted sandy beaches, amazing wildlife. It's the only place where I felt I could stay forever. I'm going to try to take my children there for the whole summer next year. Fly out the day Dd breaks up and fly back the day before school starts Smile

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fakenamefornow · 28/01/2016 14:49

Switzerland, near lake Geneva

I would ski all winter and swim in the lakes all summer. I'm also rich in this fantasy and don't have to work.

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KeyserSophie · 31/01/2016 13:14

In Hong Kong at the moment. Been here about 7 years. I'd love to live on the west coast of the US - around San Fran, or in Switzerland, as I love rules, skiing and chocolate. I love Singapore but don't get particularly excited about moving there for some reason. Australia's too far. Wouldnt mind moving back to the UK but not London- Dorset maybe.

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sayatidaknama · 01/02/2016 16:39

In my dreams I'd live in Greece (yes seriously) for so many reasons. Currently live in France and I can't get excited about it which probably seems strange as it's a pretty nice place really. I'ved lived in lots of countries and I suppose I'd still choose London.

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SweetAdeline · 01/02/2016 16:41

I'm really hoping our next move will be to San Francisco/Silicon Valley.

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