If you were going to emigrate, which country would you choose ?

I have never been to Canada, however my exh and I thought about emigrating there in the late 70s. I wouldn't want to live anywhere with large and/or poisonous beasties, so that rules out many places. Much of Europe is becoming uncomfortably hot and also wet. I'll stay in cool, dark Scotland where the worst beasties are midges

We did emigrate to Australia - we came back.

New Zealand. Went there once and loved it.

kittylester

We did emigrate to Australia - we came back.

Hi kittylester, why did you decide to come back from Australia?
Was it the heat, the creepy crawlies or something else? 🤔

Italy. We lived there for quite a few years and would happily go back if I was younger.

Somewhere warm, for me. I’m fed up of being cold! I loved Australia on a holiday there, particularly Adelaide though it was cold in Melbourne when we were there.

I wouldn’t want to, but if I had to choose somewhere it would be Italy. We’ve been there so many times and love it, but we’re well aware from experience that living somewhere is totally different from holidaying there.

Canada definitely so pristine . If hadn’t met the love of my life a German I would have emigrated to Canada . I ended up in Germany

My Irish clan have emigrated to Canada and the US (mainly Philadelphia area) in fairly recent times. I think without exception they have all returned to Ireland having made enough money to return home and have big houses built. They have raised large families overseas too.

Probably Australia. We nearly emigrated and sometimes wish we had. I visit there every couple of years. My brother and sister live there with their families. And now I have two great nieces and a great nephew. I also have cousins out there with their families. Plus old friends who are sort of ex-relatives - my brother is on wife number 3 and everyone has remained friendly.

If i could speak Swedish, possibly Sweden, I like the Scandinavian lifestyle- same for Denmark I think.

Málaga in Spain. We almost did, we really gave it some thought ten years ago when we first retired. Now? I’m glad for various reasons we didn’t.

Ilovedogs, the grass isn't always greener. Especially in health care.

Never been to Australia NZ or Canada so they wouldn’t be my choice. Too far further a start.
I would consider moving to France in the south, or Germany or Italy. All three are favourites and not so far away.

For not further…. I did not type further !

sweden or spain for me, I wish.

I would also choose New Zealand.

I grew up in NZ but came here when still a child after my dad died. He was 3rd generation Kiwi.

My DS has emigrated there. He loves it but I have too many ties here. I have visited several times.
You can't live on scenery and it's very far away.

My DB emigrated to Denmark 45 yrs ago and has had no regrets. His living standard is much higher than here.

I thought about England but I'll probably stay here in Scotland where the midges keep the crowds away 🤣😅

I emigrated to West Coast Canada.
Love the climate.17 °C today. Rainy season in the winter but ever really cold. People polite and respectful

Some nice asides there Grammaretto. Well said.

but I'll probably stay here in Scotland where the midges keep the crowds away 🤣😅

It's kept me away, Grammaretto 😂
But I'm used to Australia where there are more ferocious biters! 🤔

Italy or Norway for me. Along with language lessons!

Françe, we nearly did in 2016/17, grandchildren kept us as visitors only.

The Netherlands - my best friends live there.

We have actually done this three times. Nowhere is perfect. If you are young [not likely as this is GN] then definitely go but our last move was from France back here, and we bitterly regret that. Anyone who would like more information, please PM.