jpmcgrew
Executive Chef
Even though I grew up in Germany I think I would love to live in Scotland, New Zealand or Ireland.
If you HAD to permanently live in another country
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Even though I grew up in Germany I think I would love to live in Scotland, New Zealand or Ireland.Jeekinz
Washing Up
No doubt, Italy.
buckytom
Chef Extraordinaire
i would either move to ireland, up in the mid-lakes region or nothwest coast, or to vancouver, b.c., canada.
i've been very tempted in the past to just chuck everything and really do it. but now, i have a little reason to go home every night.
back to dreaming:
in vancouver, i could be a trail guide and ski instructor.
in ireland, i'd be a farmer and fishing guide.
i've been very tempted in the past to just chuck everything and really do it. but now, i have a little reason to go home every night.
back to dreaming:
in vancouver, i could be a trail guide and ski instructor.
in ireland, i'd be a farmer and fishing guide.
expatgirl
Master Chef
well, we've only been in 3rd world countries.......I really could live in Egypt if the politics don't change....in other words my family's lives are guaranteed safely during our tenure.......but that's not ever a given.......I also liked Singapore very much
Quite happy where I am, but would like to travel and stay extended periods of time in Italy, Ireland, Denmark, Greece, Switzerland, France, Germany...in no particular order.
Love the clear air and peace and quiet of our little piece of Kentucky. Live on a big hill on an acre of ground. Lots of very old trees and lush green space. Friendly folks who would walk through fire to help. Life is good.
Love the clear air and peace and quiet of our little piece of Kentucky. Live on a big hill on an acre of ground. Lots of very old trees and lush green space. Friendly folks who would walk through fire to help. Life is good.
KitchenScrapbook
Senior Cook
Definitely France. I love how the language sounds (although I don't know any French).
Italy would be second... I love Italian food.
Italy would be second... I love Italian food.
stassie
Senior Cook
If I had to, probably Australia, with England as a second choice.
Which is funny, because England wouldn't be near the top of my list of places to visit, and Australia isn't either because it's so close...! But they seem like nice places to go if I had to stay.
Which is funny, because England wouldn't be near the top of my list of places to visit, and Australia isn't either because it's so close...! But they seem like nice places to go if I had to stay.
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
Italy, for sure. I've studied enough Spanish that I think I could pick up Italian pretty easily, and I love the food, the culture, the history, the art, the pottery ... Yeah, I could be happy there
AmericaWestCMH
Assistant Cook
UAE, Ireland, or Canada.
PanchoHambre
Washing Up
Texas.
LOL! I'm with you...
Also on my list are Italy if it wasn't so expensive (spend some time living just across the border in Switzerland magnificent but costly)
or Mexico
permanently anywhere would be tough though... home is home.
quicksilver
Washing Up
Visiting anywhere else is wonderful, but there's nothing else like the good ol' USA! You 'd have to drag me out kicking and screaming.
urmaniac13
Executive Chef
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This is a question very close to the heart of many Italians these days. Sadly the economy of this country is in shambles, many people are looking for opportunities outside Italy.
It seems very sad especially to me, as I feel like I finally find a place I can feel comfortable enough for myself. England used to be the place of my dreams before I came to Rome, also as my Roman partner is quite good with English, so it may be the possibility, but after getting accustomed to the sunny, mild mediterranean weather, the British climate seems a bit too dour now...
Malta would be nice, a beautiful mediterranean island, and both Italian and English is widely understood.
If I feel adventurous enough, Madagascar seems interesting, but perhaps it is a place more for visiting...
It seems very sad especially to me, as I feel like I finally find a place I can feel comfortable enough for myself. England used to be the place of my dreams before I came to Rome, also as my Roman partner is quite good with English, so it may be the possibility, but after getting accustomed to the sunny, mild mediterranean weather, the British climate seems a bit too dour now...
Malta would be nice, a beautiful mediterranean island, and both Italian and English is widely understood.
If I feel adventurous enough, Madagascar seems interesting, but perhaps it is a place more for visiting...
Hmmm, OK, jkath, come on up sweetie, theres always room for you. Just let me know if you're bringing the whole crew as I would need to build an addition to the house!
Barbara, you don't need me to say anymore do you?
Buckytom, does it rain in Joisey as much as it does in Vancouver? If not, you better bring your wetsuit if you move. (OK all you Vancouverites, remember this is just my PERSONAL opinion. I know most of you think lotus land is perfect)
I love it here in Alberta, wide open spaces, mountains a short hop away, and sunny skies most of the time. Even the blistering cold doesn't really bother me much. I think if I were to move anywhere it would be to Rome. I fell in love with it back in the 90's and I don't think that ever leaves you. If I were to be able to have unlimited resources I think I'd live in several locations serially. Costa Rica would be on the list, Mayan Riviera, some time in Greece, and there are many others I'd like to experience.
Barbara, you don't need me to say anymore do you?
Buckytom, does it rain in Joisey as much as it does in Vancouver? If not, you better bring your wetsuit if you move. (OK all you Vancouverites, remember this is just my PERSONAL opinion. I know most of you think lotus land is perfect)
I love it here in Alberta, wide open spaces, mountains a short hop away, and sunny skies most of the time. Even the blistering cold doesn't really bother me much. I think if I were to move anywhere it would be to Rome. I fell in love with it back in the 90's and I don't think that ever leaves you. If I were to be able to have unlimited resources I think I'd live in several locations serially. Costa Rica would be on the list, Mayan Riviera, some time in Greece, and there are many others I'd like to experience.
I would be torn between 3 places.
Vancouver, B.C.
Amsterdam, Holland
Costa Rica, C.A.
I would however move back to Hawai'i today, if the chance was there...granted that is still the U.S., but it is a whole world away from the Conus.
I have lived all over, hold a duel citizenship with the U.S of A, and The U.K., and though I feel there is a lot of room for improvement, the U.S. is a great place to live.
Vancouver, B.C.
Amsterdam, Holland
Costa Rica, C.A.
I would however move back to Hawai'i today, if the chance was there...granted that is still the U.S., but it is a whole world away from the Conus.
I have lived all over, hold a duel citizenship with the U.S of A, and The U.K., and though I feel there is a lot of room for improvement, the U.S. is a great place to live.
MexicoKaren
Head Chef
I'm glad to see a few people starting to mention Mexico. I was beginning to think that PDSwife and I were going to be all alone down here..........it really iS a great place to live. But definitely not for the chronically impatient or time-obsessed. Today, we are still waiting for the plumber we called yesterday who was going to be here in "una hora." He may never come at all. Which is OK, since the problem seems to have fixed itself. Gotta love Mexico.
lololo.... isn't it that the truth Karen. Time has a whole different meaning in Mexico.
And even once that plumber ( and his six helpers) get there it'll take hours to fix the problem. First they'll have to talk about it...then call someone else to come take a look..then take a lunch break, the talk some more and call someone else and then after they decide what has to be done they'll all go to the store to buy the one part that is needed...then you wait and the whole process starts over again. Finally they'll "almost" finish but say that they have to come back again because they forgot to bring a screw driver. LOL...
And even once that plumber ( and his six helpers) get there it'll take hours to fix the problem. First they'll have to talk about it...then call someone else to come take a look..then take a lunch break, the talk some more and call someone else and then after they decide what has to be done they'll all go to the store to buy the one part that is needed...then you wait and the whole process starts over again. Finally they'll "almost" finish but say that they have to come back again because they forgot to bring a screw driver. LOL...
Saphellae
Head Chef
I would love to move to Greece. Specifically, a small city on a small island.. Mytilini, Lesvos, Greece
Fisher's Mom
Executive Chef
I love that, Karen! In Port Aransas, they call it "island time". They even sell special clocks in which the hands hang limply and all the numbers are jumbled in a heap at the bottom of the clock. And they're not joking either - like in Mexico, being there in an hour could actually mean a week! But I like it so much I bought a place down there.
My choices of another country to live in would be Mexico, Ireland, Canada or France. But really, I could be happy pretty much anywhere.
