DOTD - the final edition

Pam&John

I am leaving for vacation tomorrow morning and this is the last card in the box -- a fitting end to a good run of sometimes thought-provoking, sometimes head-scratchingly odd questions. But, after all --  they were meant to be asked at a bar, at happy hour... so know your standards.

"In what foreign country would you most like to live?"

Me - Australia. LOVED my honeymoon there, loved the weather, loved the wine, and now my brother and his family are in Canberra so I could see them all the time. It's a beautfiul country with the most amazingly friendly people. Sign me up!

QueSrah

I've never really wanted to live outside the US.  If I did, I'd probably pick Canada since we have a friend in Toronto who we don't see often enough.  I've been to beautiful, warm countries but they just don't feel like home.

Have a fun trip, Pam

WinesNot Whines

I wouldn't want to move out of the US permanently. If I had to, I guess I'd choose Canada, because it's the closest to home and not too far from my family.

If this was a temporary move, I'd choose New Zealand (went there on my honeymoon and loved it) or somewhere in the UK.

MrsHabious

I would love to live in the UK, specifically Edinburgh.  Or Germany.  I love the European lifestyle and life outlook!

ch ch ch chia

Assuming finding a job were not an issue - somewhere in the Caribbean.  I'm not sure specifically which country.  I'd say Haiti if I could move into our cousin's beach house, wouldn't have to work, and could hurricane and earthquake proof the place!  hahaha.    

For a more "normal" life?  hmmm.  I'm not sure.  Somewhere with a 1-2 month summer "holiday" as the norm. 

victoria1212

When we win the lottery, we will be moving to Italy.

preissless1

I like the idea of Spain where you leave work for a 2+ hour lunch/siesta, and then eat dinner at like 10pm.  I also like the idea of any other contry that allows a full year of maternity leave...or just paid maternity leave.

julie5220

New Zealand (Auckland, to be specific).  The country is like one giant Whole Foods :-)

Since I fully intend to live in several foreign countries, I'm more than OK with lots of other ones, too.  I'd have an easier time deciding which countries I wouldn't live in.

bh2720

I would only live outside the US if I was fabulously wealthy and could afford to fly home to see family and friends whenever I wanted to (preferably by private jet, lol).

But I'd be pretty darn happy in France or Italy. I love the culture of both countries and the food...oh the food. *sigh*

(I might also need a full time personal trainer, because eating there would make me LARGE.) 

Temp536318000001135

Ireland. I loved our visit and there and want to go back and explore more of the country. Friendly people, beautiful scenery, and pubs.

tomandcourt

Probably the UK. DH and I both loved London when we visited (I've been twice) and I have family there. Good schools, good public transportation system, I can handle the weather, and they all speak English. Works for me!

SecretServiceWife

Since I don't like change, I'd probably move to Canada.  I looovvveee Toronto.

But if I wasn't a wuss and didn't care to see my family that often, I might move to Scotland or something.

annabear07

I would move to Italy.  Probably Rome or Florence, but I wouldn't rule out Milan either, I just haven't been there...yet!  MH has family near these places, so we could still have that family feeling.  Plus it would force me on keeping up on my Itlalian! Don't mind me I'll be day dreaming about Italy all day! 

alg576

Either France or Australia.  France because it's awesome and beautiful and it feels very home-y to me in some ways that I can't fully explain.  And Australia because I'm half-Aussie, and I would love to spend more time there and get to know that side of me. 

LindseyJW

if this was a temporary (maybe a few years) move and i could afford to fly home (or fly family out) whenever i wanted, i'd move to south africa. the country is absolutely beautiful. i have several good friends from college who are south african and went home after school, plus my godmother lived there for many years and raved about johanesburg. it would definitely be a culture adjustment, but i'd welcome the experience.

 have a great vacation pam!

megstoo

Not sure I'd want to move from the US but if I had to choose I'd say Germany.  I love the history and culture.  Of course i'd like to vacation there first

MrsPhilDunphy

London! I told DH years ago that I would love to move to the UK, if nothing else than so our kids have adorable British accents. C would obviously be behind the curve on that now, but I think he would adapt.

kafunder

I'd love to live in England, particularly in London or a suburb. DH and I also talk about moving to the Caribbean or to Asia. He grew up in Thailand as an expat, and we would love to give our kids the same experience. The only thing really keeping us here is that we want the kids to be close to their grandparents.

cheekywife

studying/working abroad were some of the best experiences of my life and would absolutely love the opportunity to experience that again with DH. we are actually looking into options to that in the next few years.

my first choice would be london. i just feel at home there. i worked in london after college/before moving to nyc and was devastated about not being able to stay there. DH's first visit was with me and he fell in love with london too. if we could work there legally, we'd be there already. i'd miss our family & friends but as long as i have my partner in crime with me, wanderlust wins. and most everyone is on the east coast so a move there would be just a little further than if we moved to the west coast.

i'd also enjoy living in edinburgh, glasgow, florence, prague (though not sure i could learn czech very well . . .), and amsterdam, or even places i've never been like canada (montreal especially) or new zealand.

and if i could be fabulously wealthy, we'd have a flat in london and a vacation home in the tuscan countryside and the greek islands. and ditto bh on the the personal trainer to keep me in check with the food & wine!

cheekywife

MrsPhilDunphy:

London! I told DH years ago that I would love to move to the UK, if nothing else than so our kids have adorable British accents. C would obviously be behind the curve on that now, but I think he would adapt.

actually, he wouldn't really be behind at all. the family i babysat for in college lived in scotland for nine years and their kids don't sound like they've spent a day on american soil. the two younger ones have softer accents now that they've been back in the states for 7 years but the two oldest still live/work in scotland so they sound as glaswegian as anyone born there.

tomandcourt

MrsPhilDunphy:

London! I told DH years ago that I would love to move to the UK, if nothing else than so our kids have adorable British accents. C would obviously be behind the curve on that now, but I think he would adapt.

Ooh an even better reason! Do you think he would call you "Mum"?

KimWard

Spain, specifically Barcelona. I studied abroad there for a semester and loved it- the culture, architecture, beaches, language. I'd live there in a heartbeat, as long as I could find work and had the $ to fly back to the states on a semi-regular basis. I would finally be able to speak Spanish on a regular basis, though DH would have a lot to learn. I'd also love to learn more Catalan.

mssaint

I would join many other nesties in London. I will admit I haven't traveled as much as some of you ladies, but I have been to London twice and can't wait to go back. DH and I have talked about living there for a semester if he can do some kind of fellowship--ideally before LO is in school.

Mrs.Handy

France

I spent a semester there in college....I loved it, the cheese, the wine, the countryside...*sigh*

Pam&John

alg576:

Either France or Australia.  France because it's awesome and beautiful and it feels very home-y to me in some ways that I can't fully explain.  And Australia because I'm half-Aussie, and I would love to spend more time there and get to know that side of me. 

I did not know that about you! Where is your family from? (and I am SO envious!)

smacb

France.  I loved living there.  I'd like to go back

starbucksaholic

I have to pick one?! :-) I would not mind living on an island (for a short while)! I would have to say Germany, Italy or Switzerland.

Happy vacation!!!! :-)

RomeRomance06

I think Spain or London for us. We had a blast in Spain and I speak Spanish very well. London is just so cool. Although, I have to admit, when we were in London I almost got run over countless times because I kept forgetting to look left when we were crossing the street. DH was constantly pulling me back on the sidewalk as I tried to step in front of double decker buses.

membrn

Germany.  Hands down.  Born there, lived there with my family till I was four and have a second family over there in the Mosel region.  And I have a strong love for all things Ikea so I'd definitely fit in.  

If I weren't married and had a kid, I'd probably be an expat there now.  It's one of my retirement goals - just trying to convince DH of that (with his thick southern accent)

Mrs_Lady

ah a vacation sounds so good right now! you have inspired me despite still being in boxes from the move to plan a trip for next march! i had sights of the countryside hubby adores the city so paris it is come retirement:)

LondonMouse

Late to the DOTD party, but I think mine is pretty obvious. I lived in England for 3 years and my parents had to practically drag me back to the states when I was starting 8th grade. When DH and I went for our belated "honeymoon" a couple years ago, being back in England instantly felt normal to me. I felt at home. *wistful sigh*