Have you ever lived in a different country?

If you have what did you prefer or dislike about it compared to where you live now ?

I have never lived in another country but would love to buy a run down property in the Dordogne area of France. If I could find a living that would accomodate such a change in where I live, I wouldn't think twice about uppining up sticks and moving out there. Property for renovation can be bought relatively cheap and that includes surrounding land!

I have lived quite a few countries but the one place I would love to live is in a remote cottage in the Highlands of Scotland, preferably somewhere coastal.

I've only ever been to the southern most regions of Scotland, Doods, but have thought this year about spending a few days or weekends in the Highlands. Sandy reckons there are some sublime spots of nature there, with beaches that would be unsurpassed were they to be compared to any Mediterranean shores. When I think of Scotland, I always think of Tarka the Other and a Ring of Bright Water.

I like the idea of being somewhere remote but you are right I think Scotland has lots to offer in terms of natural unspoilt areas.

If I had the wherewithal of wealth, Doods, home would be in many countries and ever more places, from the cold climes of high Siberia to hot steamy lagoons of Laos.

I agree Shine although I would love to be away from city living.

I lived in London for many years and looking back disliked it. I haven't been back since and have no desire to.

Its a dump as far as I am concerned

I lived in London for years ,I miss it in many ways but looking back I left after I saw a man being stabbed in a pub only yards from me.He was'nt badly injured as far as I know but it put me off .I then moved to Berkshire for a few years .

I cant wait to move out of London.

doodah wrote:

I cant wait to move out of London.

Where would you want to live in England, Doods?

Not sure but far from any big city I think, somewhere very rural.

Would you live in France, Doods, if you could? In the Dordogne region?

If i had the money i would live abroad

Places abroad are so chilled ....England is so stressed

No because I can speak not a word of french, although the food and way of life.

doodah wrote:

No because I can speak not a word of french, although the food and way of life.

You're bright enough, Doods, to pick up the language, and I'm sure you'd like it.

You know the funny thing with all my travels, I have never been to Europe apart from Spain as a child.

My son is doing G.C.S.E in french ...he loves the language