Where in the World is the best place to live?

[earthman]

Now I'm thinking from the point of view of a normal person, ie not wealthy or working in a job with a six figure salary. Just wondering, let's say for example a multi drop driver for UPS, how much better would he's/she's lifestyle be compared to a Van driver here in the UK?

I've never been to the USA, always had this dream that California could possibly be the best place to live, Ok, I'm guessing the house,garden,drive,car etc would all be bigger for the same or less amount of money but what about other factors like the government, taxes, working hours and conditions etc etc?

Anyone got any other countries in mind, if so what are you're reasons?

[PaulR]

The best place to live is where you are content - you look around you and think:-

"Yeah - this is alright".

It can be absolutely anywhere.

Paul.

[earthman]

Er, that's not the sort of answer I was looking for.

[ACAPULCO AL]

southern europe, or the med to be precise. i can't think of a single place in the world i'd rather live

perfect weather
beaches on your doorstep
family-friendly
strong sense of community spirit
relaxed way of life
mediterranean diet
fantastic scenery
history and culture (i'm talking more barcelona than benidorm btw :
vast swathes of empty, open countryside
emphasis on happiness rather than wealth

[earthman]

Originally Posted by ACAPULCO AL

southern europe, or the med to be precise. i can't think of a single place in the world i'd rather live

and you're reasons are?

[Rusko]

Kenya was a good place when i was there....probalbly not at the minute though

[ACAPULCO AL]

Originally Posted by earthman

and you're reasons are?

sorry mate, just edited

oh, and low cost of living as well

[Lord Snooty]

If money were no object, I'd like to live in Monaco, as I love it there.

As money IS an object - I want to look at America, Australia and New Zealand.

[andyroo75]

America urgh!!! but its full of Americans!!!!!

Has to be the Lake District

[zulu ferret]

Have to try it, before you buy it, on a personal basis I reckon.: What PaulR said.: I'm content here in Little Old Blighty, but if you are adventurous, scan the globe.

[HSTDriver]

I love Florida, great climate, lots of cool places to visit, the locals are warm, friendly people (don't believe what some people say about Americans, by and large they're far more welcoming and polite than Brits)
Cost of living is reasonably cheap, and the way of life is pretty relaxed.
And I might finally get to see a shuttle launch first hand if i lived there

[pedro65]

Yorkshire dales, quiet great scenery good pubs and even better beer heaven

[zulu ferret]

Right! Like Grand Cayman, not far from the Keys, but Oh! those tropical storms, and the havoc they cause.:Lovely place when nature is at rest though.

[HSTDriver]

Originally Posted by zulu ferret

Right! Like Grand Cayman, not far from the Keys, but Oh! those tropical storms, and the havoc they cause.:Lovely place when nature is at rest though.

True, the storms do dish out a beating, but it's amazing how quickly the locals recover normal life again.

We'd still be filling out insurance claim forms for one set of storms a year later when the next stormy season starts!

[BigFoot]

Locked in a room surfing on AO ...

[alfajester]

Originally Posted by ACAPULCO AL

southern europe, or the med to be precise. i can't think of a single place in the world i'd rather live

perfect weather
beaches on your doorstep
family-friendly
strong sense of community spirit
relaxed way of life
mediterranean diet
fantastic scenery
history and culture (i'm talking more barcelona than benidorm btw :
vast swathes of empty, open countryside
emphasis on happiness rather than wealth

Quite agree - Cyprus does it for me, offers all of the above but has the option to mingle with British if you want (and you don't have to if you don't want to).

Also Greek Islands, but not quite as established.

[fife164]

Have travelled extensively and find that rural France(south west) would be where I would settle, given the choice.

Nice people(the Parisiens give the French a bad name)
Fantastic climate(not too hot, just right in fact)
Great roads
Great wine
Local bakers and other produce, even the supermarkets stock fresh local meat, cheese etc
Beautiful language
Gorgeous surroundings

I plan to retire there, in about 25 years......

[zulu ferret]

Here, my house, with the doors and windows shut! The worlds full of viruses, terrorists, mad-drivers, and other nasties.

[garry-graig]

Must be Peru,booze is cheap and the woman easy

[Lord Snooty]

Originally Posted by garry-graig

Must be Peru,booze is cheap and the woman easy

Either way round, that statement sounds enticing!

[Stori]

Originally Posted by garry-graig

snip....... and the woman easy

That is what my Cousin used to say about the married women on Malta.....

[Will]

I'm with Acapulco Al on this. Climate, grub, cost of living etc. Also relatively quiet roads with loads of twisty bends.

Croatia hasn't been mentioned, yet.

Corfu?

Italy is too bonkers, but I do love it.

Portugal still retains old world charm in the North.

Wouldn't choose Florida - climate quite oppresive and too many bugs and beatsies intend on having a free meal on you. far too flat as well - so nowt to see.

[earthman]

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Locked in a room surfing on AO ...

Seeing that you have over 49000 posts I think you are already there.

[OperationAlfa]

Originally Posted by BigFoot

Locked in a room surfing on AO ...

Where is the best place to live, not where do you live!!


I would live in Milan. Or just Italy in general, it would have to be northern Italy though. Possibly up near lake Garda.

Having said that, I do like living in London. It is a very cool city.

I could never live in America.

[OperationAlfa]

Originally Posted by earthman

Seeing that you have over 49000 posts I think you are already there.

Damn, beat me to it.