Where Would You Live?

[scaeagles]

I used to think that way, too, Alex, as far as it being too hot. I moved here from Flagstaff, AZ, and didn't wear anyhing except shorts for about two years. Now I've adjusted and have become a cold weather wimp.

I also lived in Vancouver, WA for one year while I was in 4th grade. Rained every flippin' day and I learned to despise rain. I still do, so the rainfall is perfect for me.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

But climate is the least important factor for me in thinking about where to live.

What are your important factors?

Mine would include climate (I'm thermally challenged) as well as cultural amenities, political openness, water adjacent, access to rural areas, and transportation.

[Matterhorn Fan]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I would like to experience living in a small town or rural community but I'm not sure I could stand it for very long.

You'd last about a week.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Personally, it would be hard because I really love where I live. Still, for purposes of this thread.

Monterey/Carmel
San Francisco
Seattle

If I had the means to have a second home somewhere, it would probably be Long Island. I really really miss the food and I also wouldn't mind seeing the seasons change once in a while. I just don't miss it near enough to only live there. A vacation house though? Certainly.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

What are your important factors?

Mine would include climate (I'm thermally challenged) as well as cultural amenities, political openness, water adjacent, access to rural areas, and transportation.

That I've never been there before, mostly.

I don't really care about people or civic/social institutions (the former are essentially the same everywhere and I don't use the latter very much). My not-so-secret love is geography. I just love being somewhere I haven't been before and three or four years is about right for somewhat fully exploring an area before I'm ready to move on. That is how long it took for me to get tired of living in the Bay Area. If it weren't for Lani's good job that she really, really likes I would have forced us to move long ago.

Living in Chicago, Cincinnati, Kabul, Cairo, etc., are all pretty much equally attractive to me because they are all in areas I've never had much opportunity to explore.

[lizziebith]

Abroad: Barcelona
States: Austin or San Diego

[Snowflake]

Tokyo
Rome
Paris
London
Barcelona
New York
Long Beach
Pasadena
Chicago
Vancouver
Seattle
and San Francisco (at least I will be there soon)

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I just learned from my dad hat I almost lived in Saudi Arabia for three years (I would have been two when we were to go), but my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor two weeks before we were to leave so he was given a different assignment.

Regarding Phoenix - I wouldn't want to live anywhere else, really. Love the climate (three months of hot, nine months of picture perfect). Sub zero winter temperatures (or 75 degree summer temps) two hours north, one of the seven natural wonders of the world 3.5 hours north, largest pine forest on the planet 90 minutes north, 5 or 6 hour drive from the CA coast....I don't think it can be topped.

I lived in Phoenix for 2 years. No thanks! I don't relish spending my days feeling like a baked chicken.

If money was no object, San Francisco.

[AllyOops!]

It's funny you mention this...

I was once dating a professional football player from England, which I suppose makes him a soccer player. Anyhow, when we first met, he asked me in that charming accent, "where would you live if you could live anywhere in the world?". I answered, after one too many cosmopolitans, "Um, Los Angeles, 'cause I really like it?" After recoiling in horror for a few seconds, he suggested perhaps the french countryside, making my filthy City of Los Angeles answer look even more embarrassing. However, we each did a shot and forgot the whole damn conversation 5 minutes later. Whatever!

Oh! This wasn't a "jerks we have dated" Thread! Sorry.. the answer to the question!

*Los Angeles

I'm really very much a Dorothy. To me, there's no place like home. I enjoy being close to my family and friends. I find comfort in familiarity. However..

*Laguna Beach. (I really like Orange County)

I would move all over Southern California. I enjoy San Francisco, too. I love Seattle but I'm not sure I could ever handle the weather.

Holiday, vacations, travel. Those are all opportunities to visit fantastic places! As long as I can come back to home sweet home, I'm just fine.

Now, God forbid some natural disaster strikes, I'll be on the first plane to Timbuk Two.

[Prudence]

I would move nearly anywhere where the proposed salary to cost-of-living ratio was in my favor. I would prefer not to live in places where I would need an escort or a particular outfit to venture out of doors, but other than that I can’t think of any places I'd not want to live.