Where would you move if you could?

[Jiklon]

If you had to choose any place in the world to move there for permanent residence what would your choice be? Give your reasons please. Can you point out the most significant reasons? Just curious ) currently live in Denmark in a small town but dream to move to some warm country, e.g. Spain (currently am staying here for a week) or Turkey ) so my top reason is weather
what about you?

[Chrissy]

Anywhere within the US would do it for me. I've wanted to live there for as long as I can remember, but, sadly, it's impossible for all but the superrich to get in. I have to satisfy myself with holidays.

[Scooby921]

Anywhere within the US would do it for me. I've wanted to live there for as long as I can remember, but, sadly, it's impossible for all but the superrich to get in. I have to satisfy myself with holidays.

Referring to the cost of visa application and then potential green card / permanent resident application, or suggesting that being rich lets you work around the system? Our immigration system is broken and worthless. I won't deny that, but to the best of my knowledge it's still just a stupid lottery where you submit an application and we draw names of out a hat, regardless of whether or not the applicant is going to be a useful addition to the country. I struggle with this at work when potential new hires require sponsorship of a work visa. Intelligent people who will contribute to society and the economy, and the process is a guessing game at best. So depressing.


As for me, there are numerous place I've visited and would like to live. Germany was quite pleasant and the public transportation in Köln, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt are soooo much better than what I'm used to in metro Detroit, Michigan. Weather is similar. Geography is similar. But there is more history to explore and easier access to other countries with more history to explore. But if I had to pack up and move tomorrow I think I'd end up somewhere in the mountains of Colorado, USA. I've been out there a few times for ski trips and I would never tire of the views. As I enjoy skiing I don't mind the cold and the snow. Unfortunately there are no jobs for mechanical engineers in Colorado. I've looked, numerous times .

[Chrissy]

Anywhere within the US would do it for me. I've wanted to live there for as long as I can remember, but, sadly, it's impossible for all but the superrich to get in. I have to satisfy myself with holidays.

Referring to the cost of visa application and then potential green card / permanent resident application, or suggesting that being rich lets you work around the system?

I'm a Brit and was referring to Brits. Brits have never been able to enter the green card lottery, so options for a green card either mean getting employed by a US Company who will get you a green card, or by buying a US Investment Visa and running your own Company. Current cost $1,000,000. Something for rich people but not a work around. Other option is to get 6 monthly visas that mean you have to keep a permanent residence in the UK and travel between both Countries every 6 months and hope your visas will be renewed.

[Deb]

Anywhere within the US would do it for me. I've wanted to live there for as long as I can remember, but, sadly, it's impossible for all but the superrich to get in. I have to satisfy myself with holidays.

Referring to the cost of visa application and then potential green card / permanent resident application, or suggesting that being rich lets you work around the system?

I'm a Brit and was referring to Brits. Brits have never been able to enter the green card lottery, so options for a green card either mean getting employed by a US Company who will get you a green card, or by buying a US Investment Visa and running your own Company. Current cost $1,000,000. Something for rich people but not a work around. Other option is to get 6 monthly visas that mean you have to keep a permanent residence in the UK and travel between both Countries every 6 months and hope your visas will be renewed.

It becomes ever more expensive in both directions. I married a Scotsman and moved here in 2008. The business of obtaining a spouse visa and subsequently indefinite leave to remain was very expensive ( and stressful!) It is much, much more expensive now. In fact, I would not be able to move to Scotland today - not wealthy enough. That's what happens when nations imagine they are more important than people.

[Scooby921]

Anywhere within the US would do it for me. I've wanted to live there for as long as I can remember, but, sadly, it's impossible for all but the superrich to get in. I have to satisfy myself with holidays.

Referring to the cost of visa application and then potential green card / permanent resident application, or suggesting that being rich lets you work around the system?

I'm a Brit and was referring to Brits. Brits have never been able to enter the green card lottery, so options for a green card either mean getting employed by a US Company who will get you a green card, or by buying a US Investment Visa and running your own Company. Current cost $1,000,000. Something for rich people but not a work around. Other option is to get 6 monthly visas that mean you have to keep a permanent residence in the UK and travel between both Countries every 6 months and hope your visas will be renewed.

Perhaps there are some underlying words in laws which need updating now that we're no longer dumping tea in the harbor and fighting over taxes.

[Deb]

dumping tea in the harbor

That's no way to make a cup of tea.

[Deb]

I'm happy where I am, about as far north as you can go on the British mainland but I've often thought of moving to Malta. Rather warmer than here. Lots of medieval, renaissance and WWII history and not just of the touristy kind. Valetta is a post-war rebuild, for the most part, but a good one. Mdina is the real deal, a medieval walled city - not too many of them around. The local cuisine isn't outstanding but the bread, fruit, fish and vegetables are excellent.

There are things against it, too. It's very popular with gangsters. There is a tradition of shooting and eating everything that flies. The language is really challenging. But there's nowhere that doesn't have some problems.

[WaltZucher]

I'm happy where I am, about as far north as you can go on the British mainland but I've often thought of moving to Malta. Rather warmer than here. Lots of medieval, renaissance and WWII history and not just of the touristy kind. Valetta is a post-war rebuild, for the most part, but a good one. Mdina is the real deal, a medieval walled city - not too many of them around. The local cuisine isn't outstanding but the bread, fruit, fish and vegetables are excellent.

There are things against it, too. It's very popular with gangsters. There is a tradition of shooting and eating everything that https://eldfall-chronicles.com/produ...ry/miniatures/. The language is really challenging. But there's nowhere that doesn't have some sportsbetting telegram.

Welcome to the forum! It's always nice to have new members join. Malta sounds like an interesting place. Have you ever been there? What are some of your favorite things about it?

[jar]

Happy where I am but I have never found a place I wanted to leave.

[catbert]

I used to think Italy — the light, the scenery, the food ... (the pens)

Now, of course, I'm not so sure.

[Fregot]

I guess it is Spain. 1) great climate. 2) friendly and helpful people. 3) local real estate offers have great value for money though is not affordable actually (proof https://virtoproperty.com/property-for-sale). 4) I am a fan of FC Real Madrid so hope to be present at El Clasico. 5) one of the best European educations.

[FredRydr]

Where would you move if you could?

Into the garden, but it's a bit chilly.

[sgphoto]

I'm most happy where I am. I have a nice home, garden, privacy in all seasons, close (within 5 miles) to 5 grocery stores, the occasional doctor visit, and Home Depot. In fact, I really don't go out unless I have to.

I'm most content to live with my dogs, wild birds, vultures, hawks, sandhill cranes, and a beautiful night sky. I enjoy classical music, films, and absolutely no cable TV. I have a large woodworking shop, a couple of thousand books, and cast iron skillets over 100-years-old that belonged to my great-grandmother that I use several times a week.

Very little road traffic, nice neighbors, and a few friends. I have good health with BP 120/72, no health problems, new right hip, and comfortable shoes.

I feel lucky to have had good, loving parents who lived long lives, good teachers when I was young, and adversities I lived through.

And left-over homemade lasagna for tomorrow night's supper.

I couldn't ask for more.

Sg

[Freddie]

For a change of pace...Perhaps a few weeks in The Duchy of Grand Fenwick....Unfortunately, at the present time there are no connecting flights.....

Fred

[catbert]

For a change of pace...Perhaps a few weeks in The Duchy of Grand Fenwick....Unfortunately, at the present time there are no connecting flights.....

Fred

Remember when small nations with nuclear weapons seemed like a good idea? Simpler times.

[fqgouvea]

Someplace warmer than Maine and closer to granddaughters.

[Fermata]

I had a house in Englewood and loved that, I would be happy to be back in Florida but being a worrier I believe the myth when I am told that Florida will be under water by 2030 spreading north from the Keys.

I love New Zealand, great country, lovely food, superb people.

Australia was great 30 years ago but the people would put me off living there.

My great uncle had a wonderful house in Gstaad, but I dont cope well with the cold.

It has to be New Zealand please.

[silverlifter]

It has to be New Zealand please.

I made the decision nearly twenty years ago. No regrets.

[Empty_of_Clouds]

It has to be New Zealand please.

I made the decision nearly twenty years ago. No regrets.

Me too (17 yrs ago now), and also no regrets, though I miss family whom I've only visited twice in all that time. It's a beautiful place, in part because of the low population numbers. Sadly, as places around the world get worse people look to moving to nicer places, which inevitably get ruined by the influx over time. With luck I'll be dead before that happens here.


If the world was doing well, and people respected where they lived, then I would have liked to retire and spend the short remaining years in the village of Malcesine on the shores of Lago di Garda (Northern Italy). It's a place where I felt an instant peace. Under the watchful eye of Monte Baldo, with cool fresh waters of the lake to swim. Mountain walks in the spring to view the arnica and gentians, and snow all around in the winter. Just south of the Alto Adige region, which is bursting with fruit orchards and vineyards. I used to speak fluent Italian, so picking the language up again would be no problem, but there is no chance of retiring there now, what with COVID-19 and Brexit (I'm a Brit) and so on.