Work remotely in Europe... where? (train, moving, move, speak)
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The weather in Scotland was 22.8C (73F) 2 weeks ago, hotter than the rest of Europe but then it was snowing last week lol that's why I love Scottish weather! 4 seasons in a week! You will get good weather in the UK and Ireland during summer, around 30C on occasions, but it will be interrupted by gloomy days here and there, but it is a myth that the UKs weather is crap all year round.
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Originally Posted by paull805
it is a myth that the UKs weather is crap all year round.
If so, then what makes those hordes of Brits move to the south of France, Portugal and Spain so much ?
If it is not the weather, then it must be the cost of living ...
If so, then what makes those hordes of Brits move to the south of France, Portugal and Spain so much ?
If it is not the weather, then it must be the cost of living ...
I guess there are several reason. One being the light. Even though the weather in Britain is far better than its reputation, there is not the kind of light you find here in the south. I guess there is a reason why Bournemouth in the very south of the UK is the happiest place in the UK according to a study.
Then there is atmosphere. Brits can be rather grumpy and their architecture etc. is not exactly welcoming, either. The south is just much more inviting.
Nor is there binge drinking and crime the way it is typical of many British cities.
Then there is atmosphere. Brits can be rather grumpy and their architecture etc. is not exactly welcoming, either. The south is just much more inviting.
Nor is there binge drinking and crime the way it is typical of many British cities.
That's not a very nice assessment. I'm not British but I've lived in 3 countries in Europe (UK, the Netherlands and Germany) and there is some really fantastic architecture in Britain, with multiple UNESCO Heritage Sites. There are many towns and cities with relatively low crime rates as well - I lived in a small Roman city called Chester in Northern England, which was very nice and nothing like London e.t.c.
I think the problem is many see the UK as just London, which is not somewhere I'd like to live (far too expensive e.t.c).
Folks... that's not what this thread is about
As I said earlier, I'm sure the UK is an awesome place, in fact I lived near London for 1 year and in Ireland for 10 months, and that's how I know that it's not what I'm looking for, simple as that. Please take this into consideration and base your suggestions off of that. Again I lived 90% of my life between Italy and California. With all due respect for other countries, I'm used to a certain climate, and the English weather just cannot be defined sunny, not by my standards anyway.
In any case the amount of sunshine is not the only thing I'm looking for, otherwise I would never want to leave California. There just isn't a place that gets as much sunshine without being so horribly hot, anywhere on this planet.
The UK has other "issues" that I'm not too excited about, such as their cuisine, their cost of living, the different currency that I'd need to use, it's an island and thus I'd have to fly to go anywhere, etc. Again, each one has their own preferences, and this thread is not about bashing nor beautifying any specific country, but rather what you would recommend based on my original post. Thank you.
As for the other messages, I'll need to be within Europe so that I can easily visit clients when necessary. South Africa doesn't work.
The language issue doesn't seem to scary as this is not where I'll spend my entire life. In fact it's the opposite. One of the reasons why I'm excited about this opportunity is that, by working remotely, I'll be free to move around and not be stuck in any place that I don't like. So whichever place I'll end up choosing, chances are I'll move to another location within a couple years. But at least I'm asking for help on choosing that first place
So as long as most people understand English, or at least the language spoken is something I could pick up, I'll be ok. I'm Italian, therefore Spanish, Portuguese, or French wouldn't be impossible to pick up. And I'm learning German, so Amsterdam can also be a possibility as Dutch is derived from German.
35/40C it's quite normal in most of Spain during July and August.
And from someone who comes from southern Europe, the weather in Dublin during the summer can be cold and cloudy.
It can be cold and cloudy but to say its like that all the time is a lie. There has been more sun here this year then rain.
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