"If you could emigrate, where would you go?"
Oct 5, 2006, 5:46 pm
#32
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Have you ever lived (I mean, really lived) anywhere outside of the U.S.? Also, is cost a consideration?
I am on my 2nd Expat relocation outside of the U.S., in Western Europe (first was Asia) and I have to say that if I could relocate anywhere (barring other considerations), it would be right back to the U.S.A. If nothing else, living abroad has made me really appreciate how good living in America really is. The grass is always greener on the other side, and I would caution you to try living somewhere abroad for a trial period of time before you pull up all your roots. And when I say living, I mean dealing with the realities of maintaining a car and residence on your own, immigration laws, banking, and getting access to products and services you are now used to and take for granted.
On possible options, although I might give certain Asian countries the thumbs up, I personally would not recommend most of Western Europe for a number of reasons (Except possibly the UK, but it would be expensive, and would likely not fit your criteria for being "non-aligned").
Good luck.
I am on my 2nd Expat relocation outside of the U.S., in Western Europe (first was Asia) and I have to say that if I could relocate anywhere (barring other considerations), it would be right back to the U.S.A. If nothing else, living abroad has made me really appreciate how good living in America really is. The grass is always greener on the other side, and I would caution you to try living somewhere abroad for a trial period of time before you pull up all your roots. And when I say living, I mean dealing with the realities of maintaining a car and residence on your own, immigration laws, banking, and getting access to products and services you are now used to and take for granted.
On possible options, although I might give certain Asian countries the thumbs up, I personally would not recommend most of Western Europe for a number of reasons (Except possibly the UK, but it would be expensive, and would likely not fit your criteria for being "non-aligned").
Good luck.
Oct 5, 2006, 6:17 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Originally Posted by TierFlyer
And simply not true. I've talked to recent emigrants, seen the pix.
Plus, given that they can't do *anything* else right, being able to do complex medical care (as opposed to basic nursing and 1950's antibiotics) is not credible.
Plus, given that they can't do *anything* else right, being able to do complex medical care (as opposed to basic nursing and 1950's antibiotics) is not credible.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ife_expectancy
I suspect the "emigrants" you are referring to might be some of those thugs who invaded the streets of Little Havana in August.
What's next ? Are you going to ask the panhandler at the corner for an evaluation of the Fed's monetary policy ?
Anyway, going back to the OT, Vancouver. I've spoken.
Oct 5, 2006, 6:32 pm
#35
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Originally Posted by TierFlyer
And simply not true. I've talked to recent emigrants, seen the pix.
Plus, given that they can't do *anything* else right, being able to do complex medical care (as opposed to basic nursing and 1950's antibiotics) is not credible.
Plus, given that they can't do *anything* else right, being able to do complex medical care (as opposed to basic nursing and 1950's antibiotics) is not credible.
Oct 5, 2006, 7:06 pm
#36
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: MKE
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I'd go to American Samoa. It has a wonderful climate, is very beautiful, and the people are very friendly. Most of the residents speak English. Any American can move their without a visa for as long as one wants, since it's technically apart of the U.S. However, American Samoa is in the South Pacific and has more in common with Samoa than the United States.
Oct 5, 2006, 7:35 pm
#37
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Originally Posted by jennifer2456
I'd go to American Samoa. It has a wonderful climate, is very beautiful, and the people are very friendly. Most of the residents speak English. Any American can move their without a visa for as long as one wants, since it's technically apart of the U.S. However, American Samoa is in the South Pacific and has more in common with Samoa than the United States.
interesting place
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications...k/geos/aq.html
half way between Hawaii and NZ.
must be a very low cost of living there, the
GDP - per capita (PPP): $5,800 (2005 est.)
also not to be overlooked is the abundance of young south pacific women
Median age: female: 23.4 years (2006 est.)
hope you and your island girl haram have a nice time on the island, however. getting to and from usa mainland is going to be an expensive proposition. check out flights and prices from where you are to "PPG". it aint' cheap!
Last edited by wbl-mn-flyer; Oct 5, 2006 at 7:40 pm
Oct 5, 2006, 7:51 pm
#39
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Jpn?
Three mentions of Japan - and I think it's great that so many people love Japan, but I would not want to retire here if I had a medical condition and without a "support network" of friends and family in the country.
Oct 6, 2006, 11:00 am
#42
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 8
Originally Posted by kuroneko
Have you ever lived (I mean, really lived) anywhere outside of the U.S.? Also, is cost a consideration?
I am on my 2nd Expat relocation outside of the U.S., in Western Europe (first was Asia) and I have to say that if I could relocate anywhere (barring other considerations), it would be right back to the U.S.A. If nothing else, living abroad has made me really appreciate how good living in America really is. The grass is always greener on the other side, and I would caution you to try living somewhere abroad for a trial period of time before you pull up all your roots. And when I say living, I mean dealing with the realities of maintaining a car and residence on your own, immigration laws, banking, and getting access to products and services you are now used to and take for granted.
On possible options, although I might give certain Asian countries the thumbs up, I personally would not recommend most of Western Europe for a number of reasons (Except possibly the UK, but it would be expensive, and would likely not fit your criteria for being "non-aligned").
Good luck.
I am on my 2nd Expat relocation outside of the U.S., in Western Europe (first was Asia) and I have to say that if I could relocate anywhere (barring other considerations), it would be right back to the U.S.A. If nothing else, living abroad has made me really appreciate how good living in America really is. The grass is always greener on the other side, and I would caution you to try living somewhere abroad for a trial period of time before you pull up all your roots. And when I say living, I mean dealing with the realities of maintaining a car and residence on your own, immigration laws, banking, and getting access to products and services you are now used to and take for granted.
On possible options, although I might give certain Asian countries the thumbs up, I personally would not recommend most of Western Europe for a number of reasons (Except possibly the UK, but it would be expensive, and would likely not fit your criteria for being "non-aligned").
Good luck.
grass proverb. I have lived out of country, and primarily in a working context rather than recreational, although I have done some of that too. I was in Jamaica for over a yr, Belize when it was still British Honduras. So I can appreciate the complexities you are referring to. It took a life threating illness
for me to reaccess my life, My material wants and needs are few. Matter of
fact it took me over 2 yrs, just to get rid of the acumulation. I love my Country, I am just looking for a differnent lifestyle. And if i do decide to live
elsewhere, i will spend a good amount of time there before i make a total
commitment. Thanks for a informing post.
Oct 6, 2006, 11:31 am
#43
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW WA
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Originally Posted by grumpy1
I had a liver transplant last yr and will have to return to the US once a yr for a medical evaluation. So I also need to be close to a modern Medical Facility.
THANKS........
THANKS........
Oct 7, 2006, 1:49 pm
#45
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I don't see any posters from behind an iron curtain, so we all "could" emigrate. As Nike says, "Just Do It". I did and I am quite happily living in France now. ^