Ok, so it is just something many people say about their home country? Americans certainly do - maybe not Somalia.
You mean less than 50%? Ok.Some of Europe?
Holidaying obviously is different mindset to living somewhere..Switzerland is fantastic chocolate box beatiful..and bits of france...and germany.lake garda .lake district too.Loads of polls and reviews done in the past, they usually base on things like education, housing and welfare, health service, safety etc.
Norway does better than UK on healthcare, many countries beat us on education, crime is a big problem here now, and welfare has gone down the drain.
But there really is no bad country in western Europe - Germany, Switzerland and Norway are probably the best to live if you wanted to move though.
Germany still has free university and great health care, Switzerland great healthcare, excellent for business and leisure.
We do it all too, just not as good anymore as the other countries.
Which is best?
Lake Garda or Lake District
Fjords or Cornwall
Scottish Highlands or the Alps
London or Zurich
Lots of good in all places really, and lots of problems too.
My favourite things about the UK, probably traditional pub culture (not that i partake much these days), tea rooms, Cornwall and countryside in general, nice houses and gardens to visit.
But i keep thinking about my mate in Switzerland - he commutes from Amden (ski resort in beautiful mountains, with a lake) to Zurich for work, about 45 minutes. Same time it takes me to drive from Chelmsford to Brentwood some mornings. I do wonder why I am not more adventurous sometimes!
Not in my experience. I know 9 people who left the UK, just 1 came back because he got divorced after a few years. 2 couples gave up their UK citizenship bizarrely. They both live in NZ, but different ends. Said it's fab out there, like the UK was 20 years ago!1 thing that strikes me is many people who have had great jobs and worked all over the world end up back here...
Agreed.Predictable seasons would be greatHaving just been soaked outside for the 5th time this week, the worst thing is the weather.
Very very wise and becomes more important as one becomes olderprefer good weather above most things on a daily basis - makes me feel better and more positive,
Indeed...suppose one only sees the returners.....A wise chap once said to me..." If you cannot have a good time in Bangkok"....you aint trying.Not in my experience. I know 9 people who left the UK, just 1 came back because he got divorced after a few years. 2 couples gave up their UK citizenship bizarrely. They both live in NZ, but different ends. Said it's fab out there, like the UK was 20 years ago!
West coast is nicer IMO and still warmI'd certainly like to live somewhere a bit sunnier and warmer. I can see the appeal of the South of France!
Not in my experience. I know 9 people who left the UK, just 1 came back because he got divorced after a few years. 2 couples gave up their UK citizenship bizarrely. They both live in NZ, but different ends. Said it's fab out there, like the UK was 20 years ago!
Yes...heard that...Starsky and Hutch is still No 1 programmeOur friends have said the same, mind you, they said the fashion is also from 20 years ago
Yes...heard that...Starsky and Hutch is still No 1 programme