Where in Europe would you live
 

If you had the opportunity, for a long or short term, where in Europe would you choose to live and why. I am curious to know the opinions of those who went there more than once and have visited at least three different countries.

Paris<BR>Art, food, architecture, food,<BR>history, charm, familiarity (repeated visits), and on good days I speak the language. I hope to do this for a year one day. Plus, it's easy to get to other places from there, 'cause I love Italy, Greece, and the UK too, not to mention all the places I haven't been yet.<BR>

Where in Europe wouldn't I live? That's probably the shorter list. I'd probably eliminate most of Scandanavia -- too cold, but other than that I could be pretty happy just about any where. Of course, London and Paris come to mind first.

I've actually thought a lot about this. It would have to be a large city where there was a lot to do and with decent weather conditions. Rome seems to have similar weather conditions to DC, where I live, and I loved it when I visited. I've been to Greece, Palestine, Jordon, and some Caribbean islands, and while I liked them, I couldn't imagine living there.

That would be: <BR><BR>- France for Paris, la baguette, les croissants and les trs belles femmes<BR><BR>- Italy for the food and the warmth of the people<BR><BR>- Spain for the outstanding landscapes<BR><BR>It would never be England, for the too many language barriers

PARIS.I have already thought it out and I am going to brainwash my husband into agreeing with me:) He would like it also,except I have to convince him that it is possible! Everytime we are there, I want to be one of the people shopping in a market for food to cook that night, meeting friends at a cafe, going to the cinema, and being able to understand a French movie! I do not think I would ever get tired of being in France, the food, the art,the parks,the energy,did I mention the food and wine:) and as Elaine says, if you need a break, it is so easy to visit another country.So Paris it is for me! C

It's an easy choice: Ireland.

I do all of the above (and more) living in California. You can too, just bring lots of money :-)

Scandinavia. Hands down. Four distinct seasons. Uncrowded. Always a reason to travel somewhere. For the time being quite comfortable. Do not broadcast this. It's nice as it is.....<BR>Bjorn, Oslo

I do all of the above (and more) living in California. You can too, just bring lots of money :-)

Though I love living in Hollywood... I would pack up and move to Paris in a heartbeat....<BR>After that, London or Dublin.... <BR>Anyone hiring???

Patrick, would you be happy to live in Poland, Romania or Luxembourg? Europe is big, man, and quite different too!

I'd like to hear what would be BOB THE NAVIGATOR's choice

"I do all of the above (and more) living in California..."<BR><BR>I live in San Francisco, and one of the two biggest drawbacks is that is's soooooo far to go anywhere different - it's almost impossible (and not worth the hassle) to get out of North America unless you can go for a week or more.<BR><BR>London is a great place to live if you can manage the cost of living issue. Otherwise, I'd pick Berlin, Rome, or maybe a nice quiet town in Umbria.

Jim-Whats wrong with living in Poland? (or Luxembourg or Romania for that matter!) Would you like to explain your question?<BR>

Paris!!!!!!!!!!!! Not to be unoriginal, but for all the reasons already stated. And the proximity to everywhere else.

Well, Jane, thank you for asking. I have thought about that and actually gave an answer on a similar thread about 2 years ago--or was it 3?<BR>My answer is just outside of Lugano CH on the side of the hill leading up to Mt.Bre. It is a beautiful location but is still very close to a cosmopolitan small city that happens to be in the lovely and very stable country of CH. <BR>Lugano is also a stop on the rail line between Zurich and Milan and gives you easy access to most of southern Europe.<BR>I am a sucker for locations where the mountains meet the water--this one happens to be central and civilized. So, that is my choice for a Europe address, to be added to my other villas to be located on Maui and Amelia Island. I will alternate by season. You are all invited !

Sue, I hope you're not in any of those politically correct "everything/body is great, everything/body is beautifull" state of mind, 'cause otherwise exchanging our points of view will be hopeless. I am sure each of those three countries have great aspects of their culture to offer but I don't see having the opportunity to pick any country in Europe why somebody would leave the States for any of those places: Luxembourg is extremelly small and lacks of charm compared to other small places you'd find in Provence, Andalucia, Tuscany or Umbria; Poland and Romania came out recently from a 50 years communist regime, they are still quite poor and are not easy to live in yet. We're talking about living, not visiting. <BR>Anyway, my point was that countries in Europe are extremely varied (diff.cultures/languages/food/weather/economy) and therefore the term "Europe" is barely more than a vague geografical term. <BR>

Can we try to keep this thread which is such a nice sharing of daydreams about living somewhere else, just that, and not attack the people posting their answers, regardless of how you may not agree with their choice? Try really really hard to keep this pleasant, the way it started out...please...thank you.

Jim, what did you mean by your question? Yes, I think I could be very happy living in Poland or Luxembourg, although I must admit I've not been to Romania. I'm not much for living in the country, but in nearly any city in Europe I could be quite happy. Krakow would be a superb place to live, as would the city of Luxembourg.<BR><BR>Bernice, what did I miss? Have the editors cut something? I can't find where anybody is attacking anybody? To what does your post refer? Jim has since explained his question and I don't see anybody attacking anyone, we are merely sharing and exchanging opinions. Is that bad, or must we all agree?