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I can guarantee you that 3/4 of Europeans would emigrate to the US if they were given a chance.
Now ask how many Americans would do the same vice-versa.
Well, you live in Eastern Europe. I would not like to emigrate to the U.S.
More like a sub-continent, when you look at all of Eurasia.
Well its not a continent at all really.
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Canada. What she really wants is Canada. Beautiful scenery, "free" healthcare, great cooking in parts of it, slightly more rational politics than in the US, bilingual.
I can guarantee you that 3/4 of Europeans would emigrate to the US if they were given a chance.
Now ask how many Americans would do the same vice-versa.
I can guarantee you that 3/4 of Europeans wouldn't.
I have seriously thought about it, but after doing a lot of research, decided that is definitely not the country for me. Although I think it's an amazing country.
I've often pondered this question. Can't really answer it as I've never lived in another country for any length of time -- and vacations don't count in really experiencing another country on a daily and long-term basis as a citizen.
Were I to move to Eurpoe at this point in my life, I think it would be to the Netherlands.
Why?
For the simple (and perhaps overly simplistic reason) that I love to cycle and much of the Netherlands are flat and it's set up for cycling.
And I know several folks from the Netherlands living in the U.S. in my town and they are kind-hearted and generous. Hoping that their country men and women would prove the same.
And herring?
I love it!
AMS airport is wonderful as is the public transit. A lot of pluses. And don't forget the herring and pea soup.
I can guarantee you that 3/4 of Europeans wouldn't.
I have seriously thought about it, but after doing a lot of research, decided that is definitely not the country for me. Although I think it's an amazing country.
I am from the Eastern Europe but wouldn't like to emigrate to the US. Don't even know what I would do there. Besides, America is very car-dependent and I don't want to drive)
I've often pondered this question. Can't really answer it as I've never lived in another country for any length of time -- and vacations don't count in really experiencing another country on a daily and long-term basis as a citizen.
Were I to move to Eurpoe at this point in my life, I think it would be to the Netherlands.
Why?
For the simple (and perhaps overly simplistic reason) that I love to cycle and much of the Netherlands are flat and it's set up for cycling.
And I know several folks from the Netherlands living in the U.S. in my town and they are kind-hearted and generous. Hoping that their country men and women would prove the same.
And herring?
I love it!
AMS airport is wonderful as is the public transit. A lot of pluses. And don't forget the herring and pea soup.
Hi Dolphin, well I take that as a compliment. But could you get used to it? To be living in a completely different country? While doing my research, and I think I did it thoroughly, I found all the basics in life in America like finances, mortgages, healthcare etc. to be working the exact opposite from what I'm used to.
And the Netherlands is not all roses and sunshine eighter you know. There's also a lot of downside to it, like everywere, in every country.
I've had some American friends go absolutely crazy here sometimes in the first years.
For me, the hardest thing in moving to a non-English speaking country would be the possible problems of communicating.
Sure, maybe you can teach an old dog (me) new tricks, but it still wouldn't be my native tongue and I'd never be totally fluent. Wish I were a polyglot, but alas, I am not. Had four years of Latin in HS -- wish it had been Spanish, German or French.
As a writer who loves language in all its many nuances, this might prove a stumbling block.
Canada--here I come!
Once I totally fell in love with Salt Spring Island -- I could imagine living there.
I know health care is not "free." It comes out of taxes and I prefer that more than people having to get their own health insurance because not everyone can get the coverage they need. A lot of companies don't want to hire full-time so they don't cover you and I think that's wrong.
The parts of Europe I'm referring to are not the impoverished ones. I'm talking about Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Luxembourg, etc. Of course in the US, there are good and bad areas but one of the biggest things I hate about America is suburban sprawl and the ridiculous dependence on cars. This lifestyle is sick and is what's making us fat besides the nasty food. That's just one issue out of the many that I can't stand here.
Canada. What she really wants is Canada. Beautiful scenery, "free" healthcare, great cooking in parts of it, slightly more rational politics than in the US, bilingual.
You know what I'm seriously considering Canada! I LOVE Toronto and am going to be visiting Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City in a couple months. If I don't move to Toronto, then I'm considering Portland, Oregon as it is pretty European. Thank you for your post
I am from the Eastern Europe but wouldn't like to emigrate to the US. Don't even know what I would do there. Besides, America is very car-dependent and I don't want to drive)
Amen! Yes I absolutely HATE how car-dependent America is...I think that's what's destroyed this country. Suburban sprawl is the worst idea known to man. I can't wait to start a car-free life somewhere. I'm seriously considering Portland, OR if I stay in America or if I move to Canada, then I'm going to Toronto or Vancouver.
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