Where is your dream place to move to

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by FastFelony

Don't know about a dream place, but would like to go back to Dubai for a visit. Actually, I don't know, it's humid there and you can barely breathe... ah whatever I would like to go there with my boyfriend anyways.

Other places I would like to visit:

Paris
Greece
Switzerland (some city there, maybe Zurich)
New Zealand
India


and the list goes on..

as for in Canada, would like to visit PEI, Nova Scotia and BC.. oh yes Calgary

Greece is the last place you'll want to live. Greece is the worst place I have ever been to. If people think Edmonton is bad, go to Athens, what a complete and utter sh*t hole.

The islands I visited were nice, but after a few days you get bored.

As for me, I would love to live in Germany somewhere. Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremburg. Taking German classes now in school so I can learn some German, then when I get fluent enough I plan on moving there.

[HPLovecraft]

Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

Greece is the last place you'll want to live. Greece is the worst place I have ever been to. If people think Edmonton is bad, go to Athens, what a complete and utter sh*t hole.

The islands I visited were nice, but after a few days you get bored.

As for me, I would love to live in Germany somewhere. Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Nuremburg. Taking German classes now in school so I can learn some German, then when I get fluent enough I plan on moving there.

After a few days you get bored on an island in the middle of the Aegean Sea? Different strokes for different folks, I guess, but I could think of worse places to be than relaxing on a Greek beach surrounded by history.

[Matty81]

Lived in Oceania, Europe and all over Alberta. Moved to Kelowna a couple years back and I'm never leaving, love everything about the place except the overabundance of Canucks on TV.

[OILFAN #81]

I moved to San Jose in 2009 and eventually San Francisco (which is 45 minutes away driving) is where I would like to end up. San Francisco, Las Vegas and New York are my 3 favorite cities in North America. I get to go San Francisco and Las Vegas a few times a year but I wish I could get out to New York more. Oh and an Chicago is an honorable mention for their food. I am in love with their pizza (the real deep dish).

[Suzles]

We chose to move to Calgary - out of all of Canada. If Canada hadn't worked out then New Zealand would have been our second choice. So far, Calgary has been everything we had dreamed of (apart from the houses being so close together) and so much more (the finest people I have ever met, discovered hockey and the Flames!!!). The only way it could be better at the moment is if we can move to an acreage and I can surround myself with animals. If we had decided to remain in Blighty then my ideal location there would have been in the middle of Exmoor - with sheep and ponies as neighbours.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

I know you're directing that at me dude, and I don't like it. I never said Canada lacked culture in this thread,

You're right. You did not say it in this thread. I guess I'll have to wait for the next thread where you or someone else does say it so I can continue my tirade.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by 4X4

You're right. You did not say it in this thread. I guess I'll have to wait for the next thread where you or someone else does say it so I can continue my tirade.

I'm still not really understanding why you're bringing your passive hostility to this thread. We didn't do anything, and yet here you are trying lay into us for some issue that you seem to have an unhealthy obsession with. Just drop it, dude. Move on.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by 4X4

You're right. You did not say it in this thread. I guess I'll have to wait for the next thread where you or someone else does say it so I can continue my tirade.

Listen to what Muta said. And for the record, I've never said Canada has lacked culture; I've said in the past Calgary has a lack of culture, and I still stick by that. However, your definition of culture is obviously different than mine.

Additionally I find it very sad that New Zealand is being referred to as a "white boy" country by some. There is far more of a Maori / Polynesian / Islander culture that mixes very well with the large Asian population in New Zealand as well as those with European ancestory. Try calling it a "white boy" country to the locals; I don't think they'd share your sentiment.

[Cowperson]

Originally Posted by Suzles

The only way it could be better at the moment is if we can move to an acreage and I can surround myself with animals. If we had decided to remain in Blighty then my ideal location there would have been in the middle of Exmoor - with sheep and ponies as neighbours.

Acreage living . . . . . . southwest of the city. You're right. It's better than the city.



California interests me. Someplace like Carmel.

But I like it where I am too.

Cowperson

[SeeGeeWhy]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Listen to what Muta said. And for the record, I've never said Canada has lacked culture; I've said in the past Calgary has a lack of culture, and I still stick by that. However, your definition of culture is obviously different than mine.

Additionally I find it very sad that New Zealand is being referred to as a "white boy" country by some. There is far more of a Maori / Polynesian / Islander culture that mixes very well with the large Asian population in New Zealand as well as those with European ancestory. Try calling it a "white boy" country to the locals; I don't think they'd share your sentiment.

I think he was calling you a white boy, not referring to New Zeland as a country.

Holy derailing of the thread you guys.

I really enjoy Calgary as a city but it is a very driven, work-focused and competitive place to live. I loved growing up here and would probably have liked it even more if I took advantage of the mountains more, but there was more than enough options in terms of camping, community based sports (baseball, karate). Our library system is very good and the city does a pretty good job at maintaining parks and rec facilities.

Calgary is diverse and well funded enough to offer a wide range of possible lifestyles for sure. My perception of the city, and living experience sure has changed since I entered the workforce and became an entrepreneur though, that's for sure.

I don't think I'd want to live anywhere other than Canada. I've often fantasized about living in Vancouver or on the East Coast, but I always get stuck on what I would do for a living. I don't think I'll ever be able to beat the Calgary out of me and properly relax.

[burn_this_city]

Tampa or Sarasota Florida

[Redliner]

Dream Location - Dordogne, France. Lived there for two years and I've never been able to get it out of my system since. Google it and you'll see why.

Practical ideal location - Calgary. I've lived all over Canada and been through much of Europe and the United States, and from what I've seen there ain't no place like Alberta. Calgary is one of those rare places where nature, convenience, culture, and urban living collide and produce amazing results. I've been away for 3 years now and will be moving back at the first available opportunity. Calgary really is a fantastic city.

-Anywhere on the island of Maui
-Tofino
-In Nanaimo with my parents
-Cowperson's house

Phoenix is "meh" I like Palm Springs better.

[Canada 02]

Originally Posted by FastFelony

Don't know about a dream place, but would like to go back to Dubai for a visit. Actually, I don't know, it's humid there and you can barely breathe....

been to Dubai. perhaps it depends on the time of year, but when i was there, it certainly wasn't humid.

[kermitology]

In Canada: Vancouver
In the US: Chicago or Portland (OR)
In Europe: Munich

[FastFelony]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

been to Dubai. perhaps it depends on the time of year, but when i was there, it certainly wasn't humid.

It's mostly hot and dry over there, but I think it gets heavy and humid around the Winter and Spring time. I haven't been there in over 10 years.

Were you there recently? I am simply fascinated about the tallest building they have built, Burj Khalifa. I heard it's going to be an all in one building, business, residential, malls, swimming pools .. I don't need to leave the building!

I definitely miss the beaches... and camels..

[Cactus Jack]

Vancouver is my dream city, oddly enough. Sao Paulo in 3 months, here I come

[dissentowner]

St. Francisville, Louisiana.

[Huntingwhale]

I would move to the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. Buy a nice house on top of the hills overlooking the pacific ocean. Magnifico!!!

[FastFelony]

Originally Posted by 4X4

I've met enough people in enough places that I'm very self assured about Canada's culture. Seems to me that it's mostly snobby Canadians that have traveled to a couple other countries and ate some bug on a stick that suddenly think that Canada (or Calgary) lacks "culture".

I think Canada has its own culture, it may not be as vibrant, colorful or flamboyant, but there is culture here.

I have been to few places outside of Canada and have had a taste of different culture and how the society works compare to here. I have to say that I wasn't born in Canada, but I have lived here long enough to call it my home more so than the country I was born in.

I went to Pakistan a while ago, amongst the people of my own color and language, and yet I felt like an outcast. I think what changed was my way of thinking and that is when I realized that no matter what traditional food I eat and how I dress, the values that have been instilled in me because of living in Canada is what mattered the most. I found good and not-so-good within the culture I used to follow, so I have kept what I think is the best and left the rest out.

I live in Toronto, and the multiculturalism over here is mind-blowing, I get to learn something new everyday, let it be food, music, dance or even people's perspective influenced by their own culture. Can one say that having multiculturalism is a culture in itself?

You don't have to dress a certain way or eat certain foods to define Canadian culture. I think maybe that itself is a culture. Though, I do have to say when I watch The Great Canadian Food Show, regardless of the European influence on the food, I still find it to be a part of our culture.

So, I guess I would say Canada has its own culture, and it may not be comparable to the "richness" in other cultures around the world, but we definitely have "richness" in our way of thinking.