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Gambia, especially the Senegambia redgion,
you can buy somewheer to live for about 20k
costs of living is cheap compared to our standards,
problem would be you can buy a business and run it, but as a non national you cannot work there
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over a year ago
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La Jolla. San Diego a few miles in one direction and a naturist beach a few miles in the other.
Terrific all year climate, wonderful beach, great (mainly seafood) restaurants and some of the natives even speak English.
The downside is that it's a ridiculously expensive place to live. Prices per square foot are often higher than anywhere else in the US. |
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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago
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South Africa, I emigrated there in the 70s and have been back there a dozen times since, last time was Sept last year. it is without doubt in my opinion the best country I have ever been to and i have been to quite a lot. Only thing that spoils it are the people who live there. Both Black and white. They will never live in harmony ever ever because of the history between the two. When I was last there an up and coming government official within the ANC said "on record" that if he had his way he would rid the country of every white person. We never seem to hear that sort of news this side do we. Wonder why?? Sorry im going off one one here lol. that aside its still a georgeous country |
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over a year ago
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Italy, I love their food , weather language and sense of family, I've visited many times and love the long family lunch, I'd take my family with me if I could! xx |
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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago
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Have you noticed when ever you get back to the UK from being abroad. the first thing you notice when you get out of the airport is how dull and depressing England really is. is it any wonder we constantly walk round with miserable faces. Next time you go shopping or when you sit in a coffee shop just count how many people are laughing or have a smile on there face. We tried it a while ago in Warrigton and in 30 mins you could count them on 1 hand. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"somewhere in SE Asia, love the people, food and weather
I love it when you come home!  "
does that mean you want me to go away more often so you feel the joy of seeing me come home again...? |
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"somewhere in SE Asia, love the people, food and weather
I love it when you come home!
does that mean you want me to go away more often so you feel the joy of seeing me come home again...? "
Only for weekends at a time... 14 years was a tad excessive!  |
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By *heWolfMan
over a year ago
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"Have you noticed when ever you get back to the UK from being abroad. the first thing you notice when you get out of the airport is how dull and depressing England really is. is it any wonder we constantly walk round with miserable faces. "
The first thing I notice is how green the UK is. The second thing I notice is how few people speak English. The third thing I notice is how bad the traffic is - EVERYWHERE. The fourth thing I notice is the Departures lounge and I wonder where I should jump on a plane to go to. Then I realise that there really is no place like Home. |
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mmm, I agree about the traffic in UK. I drove all the way back From Salzburg in Austria. Through Germany, Holland then France. encountered my first road cone about half a mile from the Channel Tunnel sadly in Kent. Amazing  |
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over a year ago
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I would have a pad in UK in the South West, somewhere near Sandbank would be ideal, and somewhere in France near a beach.
I am not a beach person, however, the dog loves it!  |
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"mmm, I agree about the traffic in UK. I drove all the way back From Salzburg in Austria. Through Germany, Holland then France. encountered my first road cone about half a mile from the Channel Tunnel sadly in Kent. Amazing "
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Driving abroad is fun, except Italy and Switzerland.
The former scares the living daylight out of me, and the latter is plain boring!
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Oh Driving in Italy is fun, You just have to remember that traffic lights and one way streets are advisery. and oncomming traffic has the right of way regardless of which side of the road they are  |
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An Italian friend once advised that one can drive however one likes, providing one allows the same courtesy for other drivers, and let them drive the hell they like! |
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i have been lucky enough to travel the world and see all sorts of exotic and interesting places, mostly off the tourist trail. i have lived abroad for work and had a great time but this is my home, my country and no matter what i will always be English and always stay in England  |
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By *heWolfMan
over a year ago
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"An Italian friend once advised that one can drive however one likes, providing one allows the same courtesy for other drivers, and let them drive the hell they like! "
The thing about driving (or in my case, riding a motorbike) in Italy, is that when you leave, you still drive like an idiot. Driving like an Italian, in Germany, is going to get you in trouble! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"An Italian friend once advised that one can drive however one likes, providing one allows the same courtesy for other drivers, and let them drive the hell they like!
The thing about driving (or in my case, riding a motorbike) in Italy, is that when you leave, you still drive like an idiot. Driving like an Italian, in Germany, is going to get you in trouble!"
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Indeed, they like it fast but orderly, unlike the Italians! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Switzerland.
lived there for 2 1/2 years...love it
it really is a beautiful country.
I have great memories running in the hills dressed as Maria.
happy days. "
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I only drove through Switzerland en route to Italy, and shall never take that route again, as it was boring as hell.
Good scenary, however, for a driver, it was boring to me!
Each to their own I guess.  |
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over a year ago
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South africa, i was there for 6mths and i agree with the above poster its the best and saddest place i've been to. Durban especially is fantastic, and the northern cape. It made a huge impact on me. Its a difficult place to deal with and get your head around. An old afrikaans man once said "good people prosper here" so i tried to have a balanced _iew. I saw some horrible, tragic things and some awe inspiring, amazing things. It made me more humble, but i'd like to go further north, tanzania maybe |
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I've also lived all over europe including 3 months in southern italy and this is my quick guide.
France- beautiful country, great food, i'm warming to the people.
Germany- the further east you go the more depressing it gets, food ok, people ok, shining light hamburg.
Switzerland- drove through it, fantastic scenery.
Italy- the further south you go the ruder the people get, fantastic ice cream, don't go near sicilians and tell them aston martins are better than ferrari's, they get pissy |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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New York - I love the place, as soon as I get out of the yellow cab from the airport to Manhattan it makes me want to strip off all my clothes and run through the streets screaming yeh Im back. It always has that effect on me. |
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over a year ago
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" Just bought a home in the Charente, France avarage 300 days of sunshine unlike here which is 60. lol "
mmm nice. Is it a renovation job? I have been looking at France too. I like the idea of Spain and Portugal is also stunning but since I speak French I may eventually go for that. |
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" Just bought a home in the Charente, France avarage 300 days of sunshine unlike here which is 60. lol
mmm nice. Is it a renovation job? I have been looking at France too. I like the idea of Spain and Portugal is also stunning but since I speak French I may eventually go for that."
No not a renovation job. Just needs some TLC. bit like me really |
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" Just bought a home in the Charente, France avarage 300 days of sunshine unlike here which is 60. lol
mmm nice. Is it a renovation job? I have been looking at France too. I like the idea of Spain and Portugal is also stunning but since I speak French I may eventually go for that.
No not a renovation job. Just needs some TLC. bit like me really "
awwww, xxx wishing you many happy days there. |
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" Just bought a home in the Charente, France avarage 300 days of sunshine unlike here which is 60. lol
mmm nice. Is it a renovation job? I have been looking at France too. I like the idea of Spain and Portugal is also stunning but since I speak French I may eventually go for that.
No not a renovation job. Just needs some TLC. bit like me really
awwww, xxx wishing you many happy days there. "
Oh I intend too......Happy swinging |
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We have a family home in Spain, and the council tax over there, well similar is £100 for the year!!!! and your bin is emptied every evening!!!
But given the chance we would buy a place, on the Great Orme in Wales one dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!! |
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" Just bought a home in the Charente, France avarage 300 days of sunshine unlike here which is 60. lol "
I don't know if it's technically in the Charente but Royan is a beautiful little town though sadly I've not been able to spend too much time there. The ferry trip across the Gironde en route to Montalivet is just lovely. |
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New Zealand - we visited there for a couple of months in 2004 with a _iew to emigrating. Awesome country - awesome people.
The only reason we didn't lift and shift was because we'd have had to leave our eldest two here as they were over 18. Such a shame though ... we loved it there. |
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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago
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Well since I live very close to one of Pearl`s ideals, I`ll stay where I am!
Seriously though, I think it`s because I was born in my present house and lived there for all of my life, I haven`t got the imagination to live anywhere else! Sad I know but there you go!
I suppose the answer would have to be somewhere that looks like my own area out in the sticks and near a quiet town with a good railway station! |
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By *andKCouple
over a year ago
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"Does moving to Portsmouth count as being abroad?
Yep, as long as you're referring to the one in the Dominican Republic, or one of the many in USA. "
if only, unfortunately it's the one on the south coast  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"France, love the place, the food and the people, especially the "sod everyone else, we are French!" attitude! "
Snap. Lived there for a year during my degree, it was one of the best years of my life. |
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over a year ago
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Italy for me for the history and the italians.
Sophisticated, well groomed and polite.
Cant stand the french though did 7 yrs of the language.
They so up themselves
And dont like the germans, too arrogant |
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fantasy...a private villa on a greek island where i could spend all day being used whenever and however my Master wanted me.
Reality,no where beats northumberland,and i say that as a much travelled person. |
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"Italy for me for the history and the italians.
Sophisticated, well groomed and polite.
Cant stand the french though did 7 yrs of the language.
They so up themselves
And dont like the germans, too arrogant "
Ooh, see I find the opposite to be true. I love the French (even if one particular one no longer loves me ) but never got on with the Italians, despite working with lots of Italians and because we were living very close to the border, socialising with them too. |
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"Italy for me for the history and the italians.
Sophisticated, well groomed and polite.
Cant stand the french though did 7 yrs of the language.
They so up themselves
And dont like the germans, too arrogant
Ooh, see I find the opposite to be true. I love the French (even if one particular one no longer loves me ) but never got on with the Italians, despite working with lots of Italians and because we were living very close to the border, socialising with them too."
It is an awful stereotype,but judging from the Italians i met at uni i have to agree.there was nothing polite in their behaviour or attitude to women |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In a dream world it`d have to be a small Croatian island called Hvar, for it`s beauty and culture. In reality, where I live now is perfect for me. Out in the country but not too far from the city life. Perfect balance. |
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over a year ago
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Im already here. Born and bred in ireland, been to and toured a few europeann countries. But Scotland is the best of all countries ive been to. Especially the people, most tend to be beautiful in every sense of the word. i love it here. After scotland anywhere in scandanavia, and in third place back to ireland.
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"We have a family home in Spain, and the council tax over there, well similar is £100 for the year!!!! and your bin is emptied every evening!!!
But given the chance we would buy a place, on the Great Orme in Wales one dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!"
My mum has always said she wants to be buried in happy valley on the great orme! |
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over a year ago
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"Does moving to Portsmouth count as being abroad? "
no but welcome anyway! We do have our own micro climate though, sheltered by the isle of wight to the south and south downs to the north. |
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"Im already here. Born and bred in ireland, been to and toured a few europeann countries. But Scotland is the best of all countries ive been to. Especially the people, most tend to be beautiful in every sense of the word. i love it here. After scotland anywhere in scandanavia, and in third place back to ireland.
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Thanks James, but your still not getting a shag. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Italy, I love their food , weather language and sense of family, I've visited many times and love the long family lunch, I'd take my family with me if I could! xx"
Ditto! My sister lives in Milan although I prefer southern Italy for the weather. I love the country. Her in-laws are wonderful and welcoming. Her father-in-law always looks me up when he's in London on business. Beautiful country. |
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I wouldn't go to live abroad as I actually love our country, it's not as sunny as some countries, the government seem intent on making a hash (all parties not just the one(s) in power), there is a massive diversity of lanscapes from mountains to the rolling downs, we're pretty tolerant on the whole, we've got a lot going for us here, life's what you make it and if you need more sunshine to make your life more complete then you'd probably feel let down if you did go to live abroad! Anyway, I love going on holiday but I totally love coming home! Z |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Went to the australian embassy once to see about a working visa , bit of confusion when i was asked if i had a criminal record , apparently "why , do you still need one ?" isn't the answer they were after |
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"Im already here. Born and bred in ireland, been to and toured a few europeann countries. But Scotland is the best of all countries ive been to. Especially the people, most tend to be beautiful in every sense of the word. i love it here. After scotland anywhere in scandanavia, and in third place back to ireland.
Thanks James, but your still not getting a shag. "
Haha good reply. Funny.  |
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over a year ago
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"anywhere far from here "
Having just looked at Pingi's profile pic's,I've changed my mind,instead i'd go to any Polynesian island,with two sacks,one full of seeds.Pingi and a sack full of her naughty but very nice outfits.Now that would be paradise.
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"anywhere far from here
Having just looked at Pingi's profile pic's,I've changed my mind,instead i'd go to any Polynesian island,with two sacks,one full of seeds.Pingi and a sack full of her naughty but very nice outfits.Now that would be paradise.
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when are we of lol |
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By *heWolfMan
over a year ago
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"Italy for me for the history and the italians.
Sophisticated, well groomed and polite."
Sorry, my quite extensive experience of the Italians is that they are rude, ignorant and dirty. The men are effete and the women of all ages look like nasty hookers. Vulgar! Obviously not all of them, by a long stretch, but a sizeable proportion. Makes our Chavs look positively cultured.
The country is probably the biggest shit-house I've ever visited (and I've visited quite a few!), even we British can't compete when it comes to just dumping rubbish, I've never seen litter like it. Compare it to beautiful France, it's like night and day.
Oh, and my Grandad shot loads of Italians during the war, (most of them in the back, as they were running away...) he couldn't stand them. I could never understand why, until I went there........ |
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"I still cant decide 
Holland?
Endless supply of practical footware.  Dont say that im off there in a few days lol and i cant find my passport "
the nieuwendijk has more shoe shops than you can visit in a day. The dutch seem obsessed with 'em |
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Think it would have to be France for me. I love rural Normandy, the people, the pace of life. Was all set to move there before I broke my back and would still like to be there |
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Until a few yrs ago I lived in Thailand and had a guesthouse as well as a girlie bar and after a couple of years quite a few of us ex-pats happen to be together in one place and we discussed which nationality were the rudest as we had over that time experienced them all, many times. The nationality who came out on top of the rudest/most impolite list were the French, closely followed by the Italians. The nationality which came out on top of the most polite were the Germans! |
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"Have you noticed when ever you get back to the UK from being abroad. the first thing you notice when you get out of the airport is how dull and depressing England really is. is it any wonder we constantly walk round with miserable faces.
The first thing I notice is how green the UK is. The second thing I notice is how few people speak English. The third thing I notice is how bad the traffic is - EVERYWHERE. The fourth thing I notice is the Departures lounge and I wonder where I should jump on a plane to go to. Then I realise that there really is no place like Home."
agree, ive lived all over with work, but always end up back in blighty |
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