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Which country would you choose to live if you couldn’t live where you are?

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crystaltipps Fri 06-Dec-19 07:41:10

If you had to flee the country you are currently living in, which country would you choose to live in? I would happily live in Ireland, Italy, France or Canada - all places I’ve lived in or have family. I wouldn’t want to live in Australia - too hot or the USA - too many guns. But haven’t visited either, so I suppose it boils down to the familiar.

paperbackbutterfly Fri 06-Dec-19 11:08:38

Wales. I love England but Wales is beautiful

Blinko Fri 06-Dec-19 11:15:34

Canada, Holland and Belgium come top of my list.

ALANaV Fri 06-Dec-19 11:19:55

I would go back and live in Menorca which I did and loved it ...then moved to France ….for several years ...would not go back to France ! Would be unable to live in Canada, Australia or New Zealand as would never be accepted due to lack of sufficient money to keep me away from their health care so they are out ...funny that when they were offering £10 fares 50 years ago (I was accepted but was not 21 so my dad would not sign the forms ) and now they have, in my opinion quite rightly, denied access to anyone without a skill or a job they need and without enough money ….the UK should do the same ! France is also going to apply this rule for residency , they do so already, but after BREXIT it will get a lot tighter ....

grannyactivist Fri 06-Dec-19 11:25:45

Norway. It's a beautiful country and we have friends there that are as close as family, The Wonderful Man speaks the language fluently - and it's the only country that I know for sure our adult children would definitely join us in. smile

We couldn't live in NZ; apart from the country itself being out to get us when we've visited (torrential rain, floods, earthquakes, raging fires and tidal waves) we encountered breathtaking misogyny and racism.

Pat123 Fri 06-Dec-19 11:29:14

Italy

Phloembundle Fri 06-Dec-19 11:30:08

Italy, for stunning scenery and the best food and wine in the world.

Kalu Fri 06-Dec-19 11:30:16

France, my second home, having lived there or the Netherlands if I were to consider leaving Scotland again but I have no yearning to live elsewhere now. This is where I belong.

Haste he back anno

Sparklefizz Fri 06-Dec-19 11:38:47

I did move to live in egypt from South of England. i stayed for 13 years, really had no intention to return to UK but ill health forced my return. Now disabled and know I would have struggled to have stayed in Egypt under the circumstances.

Yes, everyone wants to come back to the UK when they need the NHS !

nonnasusie Fri 06-Dec-19 11:41:12

England! I live in Italy now. It's ok for holidays but south of Rome healthcare leaves a lot to be desired ( don't knock the NHS) and the government here is in dissaray too!

Annaram1 Fri 06-Dec-19 11:42:31

I think I would choose Rio de Janeiro if only it wasn't so far away.
My father was Brazilian. . Its a wonderful country.
Buster, I was in Denia last year for a week. Unfortunately found it rather boring.
Aren't we all different!

Scribbles Fri 06-Dec-19 11:48:05

Wales, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland or New Zealand

RosesAreRed21 Fri 06-Dec-19 11:51:08

We moved to Ireland and couldn’t wait to come home - we were there 9 years - never felt so isolated and lonely

Lizbethann55 Fri 06-Dec-19 12:01:14

Canada. My dad was Canadian. He met my mum in the war. He was in Canadian navy, mum was a Wren and they were on the same ship in the South Pacific. They lived in Canada (Vancouver) for a few months before coming back to England. I often wonder what my life would have been like if they had stayed over there. Dad was part of a large family so I would have grown up with all my cousins near by. Mum was an only child so I have no cousins over here.

lilydily9 Fri 06-Dec-19 12:01:42

Italy for me too. Beautiful country. I'd never tire of visiting all those ancient ruins and the food isn't bad either!

mancgirl Fri 06-Dec-19 12:04:11

buster we are here now in our villa just outside Denia. A wonderful, cosmopolitan town that had everything. Good restaurants, bars, beaches, scenery and mostly good weather but didn't think so when we arrived Tuesday! Also within easy reach of Alteasmile

Jani Fri 06-Dec-19 12:28:56

Portugal for me - they are very friendly people and love children - also Italy - food in both countries is very good - well the parts we have been to are.

Esther1 Fri 06-Dec-19 12:29:00

Australia- anywhere on the coast obviously. Love the sun and no problems with the language or even driving on a different side of the road. I have spent time out there but am in the U.K. because I am where my family is.

oldgaijin Fri 06-Dec-19 12:42:14

New Zealand! It's like Scotland but with more sheep.

jura2 Fri 06-Dec-19 12:45:03

Granzi- which part of Switzerland and why? Are you part Swiss? (like me) x

19EJA Fri 06-Dec-19 12:48:25

Italy please. Lived there for two years as a young adult in the sixties and still miss it - cried for months when we came home.
Wonderful climate, culture, people and food. Bellissimo❤️

Callistemon Fri 06-Dec-19 12:54:11

Sparklefizz

Indeed!
I would say Australia but we could not afford the healthcare.

Oldmatilda Fri 06-Dec-19 13:09:18

Italy 100%

leeds22 Fri 06-Dec-19 13:11:57

France or New Zealand for me.

Saggi Fri 06-Dec-19 13:12:25

Holland!

jura2 Fri 06-Dec-19 13:13:09

....... so, why don't you? Wherever your dream is ...?