If Money Were No Object, Here’s Where People Would Live
If Money Were No Object, Here’s Where People Would Live
“If you could live anywhere (no regulations, infinite money), where would you live?”
This question launched a recent online discussion. Here’s where users would live if they didn’t have to worry about being able to afford it or qualify for complicated visas.
Let us know your choice in the comments.
Live in a couple of places
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“I’d have 2-3 residences and move based on time of year. Money solves almost all problems, but not the weather.”
Northern summers, southern winters
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“You cannot beat summers in the Pacific Northwest (British Columbia, Washington). Then, I’d live at warm beaches for winter in Florida or California or some tropical places.”
Bring the whole crew along
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“If money isn’t an issue, just move your whole friend group around!”
Head to France
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“Probably Nice in the south of France, but I also enjoy PNW locations like Vancouver and Seattle.”
“I live in Cannes, which is right next door to Nice. It is really nice. I think the scenery and weather is really what does it though. People here are a lot nicer than in the northern parts of France.”
France’s rich neighbor
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“Probably Monaco for me.”
Maybe just sit tight (in Norway)
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“I actually think I would stay put where I am. This must be what contentment feels like…”
Get away from everyone
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“Cabin in the woods. MY WOODS.”
From Switzerland to Italy
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“I live in Switzerland. It’s lovely, but I’d move to Italy instantly if the financial/job aspect wouldn’t be an issue. Italy is just much more enjoyable with the people, food, culture , architecture, natural diversity…you name it.”
Life on three coasts
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“I would spend summer in Portugal, fall and spring in North Carolina, and winter in California.”
Turn the heat off
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“Iceland or Norway. I hate sun and hot weather. I love the cold and the dark. I would be happy for the half year that there is only a few hours of daylight. But I would have to find something else for the 6 months of constant sun. Maybe Fuerteventura (Canary island off Spanish coast). It’s always windy, so even though its in the mid 70s during summer, it’s comfortable. If I have to deal with sun, this would be a place I would enjoy it.”
New York state of mind
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“I live in New York City. If I had unlimited money, there wouldn’t be any reason to leave. Well, except to get away from winter for 3 months.”
New Hampshire vibes
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“On the face of it, New Hampshire seems like a great state for me. It’s got the lowest rate of violent crime in the U.S. It’s got no state income tax. In my imagination, it’s got that homely small town vibe. A lot of the south of the state is commutable to Boston. It seems to have that individualistic, get go libertarian attitude of your red state without the social conservatism.”
The hills are alive
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I’d move exactly where I immigrated to: Innsbruck, Austria, here in the heart of the Alps. It’s centrally located in Europe, 30 minutes from Italy and Germany, and has a fantastic climate.”
Ecuador feels like home
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“I’m from NYC; Cuenca is, for me, the best. I love the coast here, too, but it’s too humid to live there. Why Cuenca? The people, the music, the food and the climate. Temps are in the 50’s at night, high of 70’s by day, all year round.”
Head for the Highlands
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“Scotland, hands down. Best country on earth.”
European life on an island
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“Maybe Malta? I’d love to open a cat sanctuary and/or feed the feral cats (and spay/neuter).”
…so New Zealand, maybe?
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“Any place without winter, without religion controlling the country, with beautiful nature and enough space to live away from other people. No developing countries. No natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes, floods/tsunamis, or forest fires consuming half the country.” Source
Leave a comment and let us know: where would you live if money and immigration visa were no issue?
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More Americans are moving abroad than ever before. Thanks to digital tools like language translation apps and Google maps along with options for remote work, it’s easier now to make a big move abroad. Combined with challenging times in the United States and ever-present wanderlust, people of all ages are seeking greener pastures.
Here are our picks for the 10 easiest countries to move to, along with the visa options that will get you there.
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No matter what country’s citizenship you pursue, the process takes time, and you may need help from an immigration attorney. Facebook groups are a great resource to learn from others who’ve been there.
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Countries Where You Can Live in Peace, Without the Threat of Religious Violence
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If there’s one thing we can learn from this week’s events, it’s this: religious violence has no place in society. It destroys lives and communities, drives political decisions, and slows social progress. Our global community deserves better.
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Brett Andrews is an expat influencer and co-founder of Expatsi, a company that's helped thousands of expats on their moving abroad journeys. Brett and his partner Jen developed the Expatsi Test to recommend countries to move to, based on factors like budget, visa type, spoken languages, healthcare rankings, and more. In a former life, he worked as a software developer, IT support specialist, and college educator. When he's not working, Brett loves watching exploring new countries, reading unusual books, and pondering the wisdom of The Big Lebowski.
