I've been living in New York City for six years although I spent my first 24 years in Buffalo, NY. <BR>My DH and I are leaving for Italy in exacly 4 weeks and I can't wait!

I was born, raised and schooled in Virginia. I've lived all over the east coast following my husband around in his pursuit of higher education and I now live in the Boston area, which I dearly love. A few years ago we had a chance to relocate to the UK for a 3-year stint but we didn't take the opportunity. It seems silly now that we didn't but at the time it made sense. <BR> <BR>Hey Michelle, we leave next week for Barbados, too! And then a week after that I'm taking my Mom to London and Paris. Can't wait!! <BR> <BR>P.S. Note to I'mReadyTo: Friends are housesitting while we're in Barbados and hubby is staying home while I'm galavanting around Europe (and he's big, burly and mean!! &lt;grin&gt;).

Just a couple of questions: <BR>1) Monica: Are you a GI brat? Sure seems like it from where you've lived. <BR>2) TCC: How can you live overseas after you expire? Do you mean "retire"?

I am Brazilian, from South Brazil, a city called Porto Alegre, but living now in Boston, MA, USA.

Dina - Fairport, New York, a picturesque village on the Erie Canal. Finger Lakes nearby - Niagara Falls and Toronto an easy trip. Love it here. Love to travel. Marie

Born in the midwest of the US, left as soon as possible (sorry!) to go to CA where we reside in Capistrano Beach. But every beach is different- we've enjoyed visiting beaches of almost all of the Hawaiian islands, France, Italy, and this summer Spain!

Interesting question ;) <BR> <BR>I'm born in Malaysia, now lives in Singapore (and no, singapore is NOT in China or Japan) :P

Born and raised on the island of Hawaii (aka "The Big Island"). Presently living on Maui for the past 10 years. I've traveled to Asia, Europe and throughout the States but will always be an island girl@heart!

USs citizen <BR> <BR>Born: Shelbyville, KY <BR> <BR>Raised: New Albany & Floyds Knobs, IN <BR> <BR>Educated: Houston (Rice), Indiana (Bloomington and Indianapolis), Iowa City and Sacramento <BR> <BR>Residence: Westerville, Ohio since 1982 <BR>

I'm an American living in Shanghai, China, and this post reminded me of a joke: <BR> <BR>A young man from an "old money" family from the Northern United States fell in love with a beautiful Southern girl. <BR> <BR>This relationship was frowned upon by his family, and the girl had received a very cold welcome into their home for her first visit. Over dinner, she was struggling to make conversation with some of the very snobbish ladies at the table. Turning to the woman next to her, she asked: "So, where y'all from?" <BR> <BR>The woman replied, icily, "I'm FROM where one doesn't end a sentence in a preposition." <BR> <BR>Determined not to make the same mistake, the girl rephrased her question: "So, where y'all from, bitch?"

Hi, I'm Australian - originally from Cairns in far north Queensland, lived in Brisbane for 4 years while at university & have been living the last 4 years in beautiful Sydney. <BR>Its great to get to know you all!

Born, raised and living in San Jose Ca. Somewhere along the line the name changed to Silicon Valley. I sure miss the orchards but that's progress. In spite of the high prices, traffic and lack of electricity/gas, I enjoy living here. Shows what a nut I really am!!

Currently live in Oakland, CA (SF Bay Area), where I have been on and off for roughly 12 years. Previously lived in Sarasota, Florida and Poughkeepsie, NY. <BR> <BR>Have traveled extensively in Europe (especially France and England); have also worked and traveled in several parts of Asia/Australia/NZ (Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, NZ, ...). <BR> <BR>john

Dear Dina <BR> <BR> Great question. I live in Newburgh Indiana. It's a small town on the Ohio River. <BR> Peace, <BR> <BR> Robbie <BR>

Lucy, good to finally see an Aussie on the list!!!! <BR>I live on the beautiful Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia and lived here all my life....

Art, you're right. Texas is a "whole other country". Ya'll come down to visit (not July or August/early September as a tad hot).

Bonjour! <BR>I was born in St-Camille,in 'Beauce' a region of Québec. Now i live in the fantastic city of Montreal where i appreciate every days the mix of North America & european ways of life. I traveled in Italy, France, Tchek Republic, Holland, Belgium, England, Mexico, USA & Carribean. i appreciated a lot all this place but the most memorable for me was Venice.Bye,Bye!

I currently live in the San Francisco Bay area. <BR> <BR>But to be honest, most of my memories live in Idaho, where I grew up. My mouth lives in France but visits Mexico every few years; my eyes live in the Berner Oberland region of Switzerland, right at the top of the Jungfrau, although they vacation at Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne; my feet live in Hawaii; and my ears live in Manhattan. It's pretty tricky to be me!

Born in Nancy, France (to American parents) raised in Northern California, currently living in Colorado. <BR> <BR>Bonjour!

Born in Saskatchewan, Canada. Raised through high school in "Big Sky Country" Montana; college in Boulder, Colorado, and San Francisco; year in Arizona, but have been in San Francisco ever since. Hold Canadian, Irish (EEC) and U.S. passports ready to travel.