What other country would you live in?

[BrewWench]

If you decided that the country you're living in now was going all to hell, too much for your tolerance, where would you move to if given the choice?

And yes, beer can be a determining factor. But socio-political status, laws, weather, food... I don't know... anything, I guess.

For me, it would probably be the UK - I compare their news media to that of ours and think that those people have probably got their priorities a little more straightened out than ours. And British people are funny.

Though I would be hurting because English beers are definitely not my favorites...

 

[EdWort]

I would move to Switzerland. Good beer, food, wine, mountains (If I had a 100 million dollars)

The UK media is not representative of living in Britain. Talk to some Brits. Ask them why they are living here.

I've been there, done that and moved to Germany for 5 years.

I highly recommend moving to another country for 5 years and live as a foreigner with no links back to the United States. It's enlightening.

 

[BierMuncher]

UK with some frequent trips to Amsterdam...for...therapeutic reasons...

...and I love me a good pint of bitters...

 

[c.n.budz]

Ireland. It has a growing economy, fairly temperate climate, good beer, and lots of redheads

I also like the proximity to the rest of Europe for beer/history/travel purposes and it would be nice to live in the same part of the country that my mother's family is from.

 

[BrewWench]

I would love to! And I'm trying to decide which one to live in for 5 years

Belgium has good beer AND chocolate.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Malaysia.

The missus and I visit as often as we can. It's hot as hell but, with the current exchange rate you can live and play like a king for next to nothing.

I am always amused by the religious women. Wear the scarf to cover the hair, darn near, paint on the blouse and Levi's. What exactly are you hiding at that point?

 

[EdWort]

You could move to Texas. It's great out here. We have mountains, desert, great beers, hot weather, cold weather or mostly warm weather, loads of sunshine, no income tax, and everything is bigger here.

 

[BrewWench]

You could move to Texas. It's great out here. We have mountains, desert, great beers, hot weather, cold weather or mostly warm weather, loads of sunshine, no income tax, and everything is bigger here.

Montana had the same, but few job opportunities for the Mr. and me.

 

[Boerderij_Kabouter]

I would move to Germany. I contemplate it all the time. I am rather sure I could get a job there quickly in my line of work, and I simply love the country. Best people in the world (that I have met so far). Switzerland would be up there as well.

 

[nealf]

Ireland. It has a growing economy, fairly temperate climate, good beer, and lots of redheads

I also like the proximity to the rest of Europe for beer/history/travel purposes and it would be nice to live in the same part of the country that my mother's family is from.

+1 SWMBO and I have already discussed this topic; its where we plan to live eventually assuming my company will eventually allow me to transfer over there.

 

[Orfy]

Kenya. If I could get a good job.

 

[ArcaneXor]

Kenya. If I could get a good job.

Beautiful country!

But I'd have to stick with Germany or Britain. Malaria prophylactics (at least Mefloquine) make me completely loopy.

 

[Rick500]

I haven't been anywhere outside of the U.S. other than Britain and Scotland, so far. Of those, it'd be Scotland. I already consider Edinburgh my second home.

 

[vfinch]

I'd say New Zealand because it's as close to British Columbia Canada as anywhere I've seen (though I haven't actually visited it yet).

 

[EdWort]

Montana had the same, but few job opportunities for the Mr. and me.

Austin is the high tech mecca of Texas. It has a great job market, houses are still going up in value, Universities are abundant and unemployment is very low. We have 3.3% unemployment here in the Austin/Round Rock area.

 

[Arneba28]

Ireland. It has a growing economy, fairly temperate climate, good beer, and lots of redheads

Yum. Redheads.

I would go to Ireland also. Basically I would go anywhere that the history didnt only stretch back a few hundred years. I love history and europe, ireland and loaded with history. and redheads....now to check another thread

 

[MikeFlynn74]

NEW ZEALAND

most because its got everything- Snow, deserts, tropical forrest and a TON of fishing

 

[bethlehembrewer]

Kenya. If I could get a good job.

Hey you don't count, you already live in another country!

I would say, New Zealand because SWMBO's grandmother is from there and she still has family.

Also, Iceland. I have a friend who went there, he said it was great. Switzerland as well.

 

[BrianP]

NEW ZEALAND

most because its got everything- Snow, deserts, tropical forrest and a TON of fishing

Plus it's home to NZ's 4th most popular folk-comedy duo.

Plus they have the world famous toothbrush fence.

 

[arturo7]

Italy.

I've never been there, don't speak the language, but I'd like to give it a try.

Shanghai* is a close second.


* (technically not a country, but don't tell the locals that)

 

[budbo]

Kenya. If I could get a good job.

eeeew Why would you live there? I had lots of fun there but I would never live there.

I like Australia and New Zealand probably pick one of those

 

[elkdog]

Sweden, provided I can still homebrew.

 

[benko]

Germany, specifically Berchtesgaden. Spent the best weeks of my life there. Garmish is a close second.

 

[-Dan-]

Born and raised in Germany (Yes, I am German ), then moved to Switzerland (lived in St. Gallen) before I moved to FL. Germany's South is absolutely amazing! Switzerland is right behing (or right before?). Either or ... I might move back at some point depending on SWMBO. Places I am really interested in moving to is NZ even though I have never been there. Canada is a very active discussion on a regular base but SWMBO doesn't wanna go back in the cold. Texas (I guess you can call it a country) is actually on my list for grad school, maybe even next year already. Who knows where I end up... LOL

 

[xamers]

Munich vs. Zurich vs. Prague

It would depend on a variety of factors, but either one is a winner for me.

 

[PeteOz77]

Australia is pretty damned good to me... been here for 10 years exactly as of today.

 

[cd2448]

left the UK when I was 25, lived in Munich for nearly 14 years, have lived in the US for 3.

UK was pretty grey and miserable when I left and it's almost hard for me to comprehend that it's changed in the meantime but of course it has. I could definitely move back if money and job were in order. I find it mad expensive when I go back these days.

Munich is a great place to live - end of story. I'd just seen and done all I was ever going to do so I left when the time was right for me. I can't really imagine ever going back there to live.

I really like living in the USA - I find the working environment better - much more like the UK than Germany was. It's still kind of new for me so there's so much of the country I want to see - Graceland is top of the list. Don't know why, I don't particularly like Elvis.

I'd love to do like 6 months in Japan or China because I think the culture would be really interesting. But long term living? I think it's down to the USA or the UK.

 

[menschmaschine]

If you decided that the country you're living in now was going all to hell, too much for your tolerance, where would you move to if given the choice?

And yes, beer can be a determining factor. But socio-political status, laws, weather, food... I don't know... anything, I guess.

For me, it would probably be the UK - I compare their news media to that of ours and think that those people have probably got their priorities a little more straightened out than ours. And British people are funny.

Though I would be hurting because English beers are definitely not my favorites...

Careful what you wish for! I've done this and here I am back in the States. I loved living in the UK and may go back someday. (SWMBO is a UK citizen, so it's no problem.) I felt similar to how you seem to feel. But there is one thing I learned. For all of this country's faults, it's positives far outweigh it's negatives. It's one thing to visit a country on holiday and wish you could live there, but it's a whole new game to actually live there. Describing this feeling is way too many words to put into a post. But I also know that my desire to come back to the States was personal to me and for that period in my life. I may not feel the same next time.

When I got my visa to go over (which cost like $600 and is only good for 2 years), the British woman at the consulate in NYC laughed at me and said, "why would you want to move from the States to the UK... you'll be back." I didn't think she was right, but she was. This is a great country in which we live. Just keep that in mind.

 

[RichBrewer]

Of all the places I've been, Australia and Denmark stick out way above the rest. They both have the friendliest, healthiest, attractive, and genuinely good people of any place I've ever been. It would be a toss up for me. I could live in either country.

Oh, by the way, we saw a brunet in Denmark! Well once she got closer we saw her blond roots!
True story!

 

[EdWort]

Careful what you wish for! I've done this and here I am back in the States. I loved living in the UK and may go back someday. (SWMBO is a UK citizen, so it's no problem.) I felt similar to how you seem to feel. But there is one thing I learned. For all of this country's faults, it's positives far outweigh it's negatives. It's one thing to visit a country on holiday and wish you could live there, but it's a whole new game to actually live there. Describing this feeling is way too many words to put into a post. But I also know that my desire to come back to the States was personal to me and for that period in my life. I may not feel the same next time.

When I got my visa to go over (which cost like $600 and is only good for 2 years), the British woman at the consulate in NYC laughed at me and said, "why would you want to move from the States to the UK... you'll be back." I didn't think she was right, but she was. This is a great country in which we live. Just keep that in mind.

I learned that as well. It's amazing how much we take for granted until we try living on the greener grass on the other side of the fence.

My 5 years in Germany was invaluable in terms of experience and I think all young people should sell everything and try to live abroad for a few years without any help. It's sink or swim time then cause the party is over pretty quick, especially if they don't speak English where you are.

On the other hand, I picked up a second language, international experience, and turned a technical hobby into a career enhancing skill.

Try it, it will be eye opening and a great experience that you will never forget.