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If you wanted to and could move to any country in the world (irrespective of visas and Brexit and all of that) where would you go?

39 replies

Chicchicchicchiclana · 30/10/2020 20:51

Also including, just being able to live 6 months in the other country and 6 months at home to see friends/family etc. And being able to work in both or afford it otherwise.

Pure fantasy land!

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Dogsaresomucheasier · 30/10/2020 20:53

New Zealand.
Beautiful, currently led by a responsible, socialist administration, what’s not to love

Chicchicchicchiclana · 30/10/2020 21:23

I can definitely see the attraction of New Zealand, but it's just such a long way from everyone else? Perhaps that's the biggest part of the appeal for you?

At the moment I live in a city of more than 8 million people, I honestly can't imagine living in a whole country with a smaller population.

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backaftera2yearbreak · 30/10/2020 21:32

Costa Rica. I’ve never been but read so many positive things.

PercyKirke · 30/10/2020 21:37

Can honestly say, I can't think of one. Germany probably, if pushed.

PicsInRed · 30/10/2020 21:40

NZ/UK. Not 6 months and 6 months though. 3, 3, 3, 3, alternating, and skip the shitty weather of each. All skiing and sunshine. ⛷🏖 And family, fucking covid. Would have to fly business for the regular jetlag though!

Ninkanink · 30/10/2020 21:42

Home - Denmark. I love Copenhagen, it’s my happy place. And I love the little town where my grandparents lived.

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chloworm · 30/10/2020 21:46

Netherlands or Canada!

Cattenberg · 30/10/2020 21:48

Isn’t there a big hole in the ozone layer above NZ? I don’t think my pale skin would cope well. Stunning country, though.

I quite fancy Switzerland, or a remote island in Fiji with white sand beaches.

Prettybluepigeons · 30/10/2020 21:48

i would go and live on majorca
somewhere like this

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/97252559?currencyCode=GBP#/

Hubcapdiamondstarhalo · 30/10/2020 21:50

Another vote for New Zealand here. I love the place, and have family there. I'd have emigrated years ago, but couldn't persuade dh.

CaraDuneRedux · 30/10/2020 21:52

Italy.

PicsInRed · 30/10/2020 21:56

Isn’t there a big hole in the ozone layer above NZ?

We prefer "sun roof".

Mixitupalot · 30/10/2020 22:01

I always wanted to move to Florida or California... wouldn’t go if you paid me now.

Probably Italy, what’s not to love!

Oliversmumsarmy · 30/10/2020 22:04

The US.

I feel at home there.

Chicchicchicchiclana · 30/10/2020 22:09

I think I'd go to somewhere in Greece. Just got to research my islands first Smile. But it would only be for part of the year, I have a lot of affection for my rainy old home country.

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Krook · 30/10/2020 22:09

Japan. Clean, polite, nice food

dootball · 30/10/2020 22:10

The UK.

mrshonda · 30/10/2020 22:13

New Zealand, without a doubt.

Serena1977 · 30/10/2020 22:38

New Zealand, Canada but at the top strangely i love Lanzarote

jambeforeclottedcream · 30/10/2020 22:40

Oooooo good question
Canada Or France .

Chinam · 30/10/2020 22:45

Vietnam. Beautiful people, stunning country.

Shizzlestix · 30/10/2020 22:52

I always was desperate to go to the Blue Ridge mountains or similar having spent some brilliant holidays in log cabins there. However, that was pre-Trump. It horrifies me to see what he is doing and the people who support him are, IMO, insane. One said tonight that there is no point in wearing a mask if you are healthy. Totally missed the point, which is what I think many of his supporters are doing.

I think, therefore, my answer would be to buy somewhere remote in the U.K. and fence it well!

Graphista · 30/10/2020 22:53

Another vote for New Zealand.

But this was true for me even pre covid.

I've family there, i even looked into it very seriously following split from ex wish I'd done it now. At the time I didn't want to take dd away from her dad but he was a useless twat about staying in touch anyway!

Good climate not as hot as aus, great governance, good work opportunities with much better work/life balance than Uk, GORGEOUS scenery, loads of outdoor activities and amazing culture

I've got 7 years to try on a work visa or maybe if I win the lottery (despite not playing Grin) I could go as an investor/entrepreneur

Ahhh we can but dream

bellsenwhistles · 30/10/2020 23:00

Costa Rica
Caribbean island (Antigua, maybe St Vincent)
Pacific Islands
Hawaii