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My dad has a little place up in the hills in the south of France, near the Dordogne river. It's absolutely beautiful. A little 4 bed cottage, pool in the garden, proper laid back little village in the sun.
Last time I was over there I walked through the village square at around 9am one morning. One of the locals had been to the bakery, and was sitting in the cafe dunking his croissant in a glass of red wine.
I could happily live out the rest of my days there  |
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"My dad has a little place up in the hills in the south of France, near the Dordogne river. It's absolutely beautiful. A little 4 bed cottage, pool in the garden, proper laid back little village in the sun.
Last time I was over there I walked through the village square at around 9am one morning. One of the locals had been to the bakery, and was sitting in the cafe dunking his croissant in a glass of red wine.
I could happily live out the rest of my days there "
That’s sounds perfect! |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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I’d like to live in Spain. I’d also like to live in the US.
Spain because I think they’ve got this really laid-back attitude, and I love the food and the people that I’ve met there.
The US because some of the states just feel fantastic when you travel around. |
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I am living in the south west of france, not far from the lady aboves father in the Dordogne..
Actually I am one department over but for me its like time stands still here.. Its kind of how I remember the Uk growing up in the 70's and 80's |
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"I’d like to live in Spain. I’d also like to live in the US.
Spain because I think they’ve got this really laid-back attitude, and I love the food and the people that I’ve met there.
The US because some of the states just feel fantastic when you travel around. "
Yeah I think that’s the appeal, such a slower pace for sure. I think I’d rather visit, than live in the US. |
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"I am not sure I would move for good but certainly have a place somewhere like Portugal or Greece for half of the year sounds nice. Good weather, food and people.  "
I hadn’t thought of that, get the best of both worlds that way x. |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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20 years ago we moved to Zakynthos, in the Ionian islands. Lived in the north east of the island, in a village close to the beach resort of Alykes, and a small town, Katastari, where we ran a bar. Our son went to the local Greek school, just as most of the English kids did and became fluent in Greek, which made it easier for us to learn the language. It was a very simple, but beautiful lifestyle.
It was supposed to be our forever home but various circumstances (mainly family) made us decide to come home just over a year later. I miss the warm climate, and I decided long ago that I won't spend my retirement in the UK. I've spent a lot of time in Italy over the past 10 years, so maybe somewhere in the south where it's warm all year round  |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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"My dad has a little place up in the hills in the south of France, near the Dordogne river. It's absolutely beautiful. A little 4 bed cottage, pool in the garden, proper laid back little village in the sun.
Last time I was over there I walked through the village square at around 9am one morning. One of the locals had been to the bakery, and was sitting in the cafe dunking his croissant in a glass of red wine.
I could happily live out the rest of my days there "
Ahh...sounds absolutely idyllic |
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"20 years ago we moved to Zakynthos, in the Ionian islands. Lived in the north east of the island, in a village close to the beach resort of Alykes, and a small town, Katastari, where we ran a bar. Our son went to the local Greek school, just as most of the English kids did and became fluent in Greek, which made it easier for us to learn the language. It was a very simple, but beautiful lifestyle.
It was supposed to be our forever home but various circumstances (mainly family) made us decide to come home just over a year later. I miss the warm climate, and I decided long ago that I won't spend my retirement in the UK. I've spent a lot of time in Italy over the past 10 years, so maybe somewhere in the south where it's warm all year round "
Sorry to hear things didn’t work out, it’s does sound lovely though. X |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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My 2 favourite places are Portugal + Hurghada.
My first thought would be Hurghada for all year sunshine, but life can sometimes feel hard work there. So in reality I'd probably pick Portugal and go on holiday to Hurghada in the winter months.
I'm thinking way to hard about this lol
Mrs C xx |
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"My 2 favourite places are Portugal + Hurghada.
My first thought would be Hurghada for all year sunshine, but life can sometimes feel hard work there. So in reality I'd probably pick Portugal and go on holiday to Hurghada in the winter months.
I'm thinking way to hard about this lol
Mrs C xx "
Oh no, I don’t think you are! Never heard of Hurghada! X |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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"My 2 favourite places are Portugal + Hurghada.
My first thought would be Hurghada for all year sunshine, but life can sometimes feel hard work there. So in reality I'd probably pick Portugal and go on holiday to Hurghada in the winter months.
I'm thinking way to hard about this lol
Mrs C xx
Oh no, I don’t think you are! Never heard of Hurghada! X "
Egypt x |
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"Would you? Where would you go? and why that country?"
Fuck yes... This has really gone to the dogs in the last 10 years... Germany Austria France Spain Italy Denmark Oz... Plenty of places are now better choices to make a happy healthy life. |
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By *avinaTVTV/TS 34 weeks ago
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Yes, I would.
I would go to the UK, because I feel my family is most culturally attuned to it, and we could get an ancestry visa and use that as a route to citizenship.
And we did! 20 years ago this June.
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"I'd love to, I always wanted to move to Australia however finding health insurance became a huge block.
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I don't know about the stuff while gaining the eligibility of residents etc, but for my entire life while living in Australia, I was insured by HCF. |
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"I'd love to, I always wanted to move to Australia however finding health insurance became a huge block.
Mrs
I don't know about the stuff while gaining the eligibility of residents etc, but for my entire life while living in Australia, I was insured by HCF."
Pre-existing heart issues stopped most insurance even coming close to insuring me - I had the opportunity via work many years ago, just wasn't ment to be.
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"I'd love to, I always wanted to move to Australia however finding health insurance became a huge block.
Mrs
I don't know about the stuff while gaining the eligibility of residents etc, but for my entire life while living in Australia, I was insured by HCF.
Pre-existing heart issues stopped most insurance even coming close to insuring me - I had the opportunity via work many years ago, just wasn't ment to be.
Mrs "
Fair. I do know for permanent residents and citizens, there's a limit on not insuring pre-existing conditions (usually a year). But it could well be more difficult if you're not yet in that category. |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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I came back to the UK last year after a decade abroad. Absolutely loved it and got to visit places I never imagined I would.
Already thinking about leaving the UK again, as my job means it's quite easy to get work/visas in most countries. |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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No I wouldn't. I absolutely love where I live, it's absolutely beautiful and I love this country. I have my wonderful family and friends around us too. What's not to love. |
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"I have immigrated three times - UK, ZA and now IE, I would recommend it hands downs. Specially with kids, is an eye opener for them, but ofcourse it isn't for everyone...
Lina."
It's hard but character building. |
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"No I wouldn't. I absolutely love where I live, it's absolutely beautiful and I love this country. I have my wonderful family and friends around us too. What's not to love."
It's lovely that it's working so well for you. |
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By (user no longer on site) 34 weeks ago
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"France. I am learning French, so it may actually happen.
Beautiful country, Loire valley appeals to me. Good luck x "
Loire valley is where I discovered BDSM... it has a special place in my heart. But almost anywhere I've been to in France is beautiful. I lived and worked in a number of countries, love the UK, but I also like continental Europe. |
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By *batMan 34 weeks ago
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I live in Spain and I love it here. Some frustrating things around bureaucracy but worth the hassle.
I lived in Central Asia for 15 months but that was VERY different!
Gbat |
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No, I don’t think I would, I was born in and have lived my whole life in a lovely part of the world, I know a few people who have emigrated, all but two have returned, the grass is not always as green as it first appears on the other side of the hedge. |
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"No I wouldn't. I absolutely love where I live, it's absolutely beautiful and I love this country. I have my wonderful family and friends around us too. What's not to love.
It's lovely that it's working so well for you. "
Thank you. Life isn't easy but I appreciate what I have and where I live. |
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"No, I don’t think I would, I was born in and have lived my whole life in a lovely part of the world, I know a few people who have emigrated, all but two have returned, the grass is not always as green as it first appears on the other side of the hedge. "
No not always, but you won’t know unless you go for it. X |
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"No, I don’t think I would, I was born in and have lived my whole life in a lovely part of the world, I know a few people who have emigrated, all but two have returned, the grass is not always as green as it first appears on the other side of the hedge.
No not always, but you won’t know unless you go for it. X "
Very true, unfortunately those I know who have given it a go and then returned are all seriously worse of than they were before they left.
Reading the replies above many have had excellent experiences and are very glad they made the choices they did, so I’m not knocking anyone but I don’t think it’s for me.  |
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"No, I don’t think I would, I was born in and have lived my whole life in a lovely part of the world, I know a few people who have emigrated, all but two have returned, the grass is not always as green as it first appears on the other side of the hedge.
No not always, but you won’t know unless you go for it. X
Very true, unfortunately those I know who have given it a go and then returned are all seriously worse of than they were before they left.
Reading the replies above many have had excellent experiences and are very glad they made the choices they did, so I’m not knocking anyone but I don’t think it’s for me. "
Sorry to hear that. x |
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Iceland appeals to me.
As does Corsica.
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I'm also a bit obsessed with finding small islands tucked out of the way and these look interesting.
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Lampedusa
Kastri
Le Forna
Rathlin Island
New Caledonia
Tristan Da Cunha |
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By *avinaTVTV/TS 34 weeks ago
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"I've lived in five different countries
Only four here. I think Botswana was the worst.
But beautiful for a visit!"
I'm sure, if you go to the Okavango or somewhere like that. We lived in Gaborone for a year, and didn't have the resources to go anywhere nice. Gaborone is a dump. Lol. |
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"I've lived in five different countries
Only four here. I think Botswana was the worst.
But beautiful for a visit!
I'm sure, if you go to the Okavango or somewhere like that. We lived in Gaborone for a year, and didn't have the resources to go anywhere nice. Gaborone is a dump. Lol."
Ha, yes well that's where I went and other touristy spots I guess! |
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