Best Part of Europe

[Nomad]

Sweden, of course. It's beautiful, and contrary to myths, it doesn't have polar bears on the streets, so don't worry about getting killed! But seriously, if you move to Stockholm for example, you'll find it very beautiful, pretty calm, and the people are nice. Although we're a bit drawn back than other Europeans. The only problem is that the winters are horrible sometimes, and we get new seasons of TV shows late. D:

No polar bears? What Sweden are you talking about? How do you get to school without the school-bear?

I mean, you can always hop onto a reindeer, but they're so hard to catch up to when you're tired in the morning.

As for Stockholm... Ugh. If you do decide on going to Sweden, avoid Stockholm like the plague. If you have to live in a large city, go to Gothenburg. In Stockholm, people are likely to shank you for looking at them too long in the subway. In Gothenburg, you at least have to step on their toes or something before they go plotting murder.

That said, if you want to go to Sweden, pick one of the smaller cities. They're generally nicer in both appearance and population. Especially along the northern coastline.

 

[Shycte]

No one ever says Italy...

see what i did thar?

 

[ostro-whiskey]

If you want to move to a European country you best start learning the language now. Ill also ad its pretty difficult to obtain citizenship is the Germanic countries, you need to have lived there for around 7-9 years, and be fluent in the language. I say the Germanic countries because they are the best.

 

[Arkhangelsk]

Sweden, of course. It's beautiful, and contrary to myths, it doesn't have polar bears on the streets, so don't worry about getting killed! But seriously, if you move to Stockholm for example, you'll find it very beautiful, pretty calm, and the people are nice. Although we're a bit drawn back than other Europeans. The only problem is that the winters are horrible sometimes, and we get new seasons of TV shows late. D:

No polar bears? What Sweden are you talking about? How do you get to school without the school-bear?

I mean, you can always hop onto a reindeer, but they're so hard to catch up to when you're tired in the morning.

As for Stockholm... Ugh. If you do decide on going to Sweden, avoid Stockholm like the plague. If you have to live in a large city, go to Gothenburg. In Stockholm, people are likely to shank you for looking at them too long in the subway. In Gothenburg, you at least have to step on their toes or something before they go plotting murder.

That said, if you want to go to Sweden, pick one of the smaller cities. They're generally nicer in both appearance and population. Especially along the northern coastline.

I've never seen it as that bad. People are usually very drawn back, but not crazy.

 

[fatalXception]

"Places to avoid: The Balkans, Italy, the Baltic states and most of eastern Europe... And Spain"

Yeah, right. Avoid going to some of the most culturally and socially interesting (not to mention: cheap to live in, with awesome scenery everywhere) countries?

Example: I go to Bulgaria every year...yeah they're poor but it's a wonderful country where the people are still real, and still retain an actual sense of community.Also, it has has fantastic food, wine and scenery, not to mention a really great history. Serbia/Croatia, Hungary/Czech Republic, etc, etc, are all similar. Wonderful places.

As an Irishman, I can't believe I'm saying this but here you go: don't live in Ireland. Come visit, by all means, but our economy is in ruins and will get a lot worse over the next 15 years or so. And our people are (with some exceptions) a bunch of under-educated illiterates with social graces only for those who are spending money, who after all this time still have their heads stuck up their asses thinking that everyone loves them.
Did you see the movie "Children of Men"? That's pretty much the UK at the moment / next 25 years, so I wouldn't go there

Or you could go to Belgium if you fancy dying of boredom, Luxembourg is good for that too. France is lovely with nice people but they can be a bit prickly. Germany is a bit too efficient for my lazy ass, I mean, the trains run on time, I keep missing them!

 

[Magnalian]

Netherlands! We have... cheese? Windmills too I guess...

Why was I living here again?

 

[aruseusx]

Scandinavia. It has the best metal scene in the world. (Norweigian Black Metal)

 

[Nickolai77]

Depends what you want really, if you could elaborate Op on what your tastes, hopes and interests are then it would help us Europeans make more accurate guesses as to what you would like.

Germany: Best location for careers and jobs, being the strongest economy in Europe. Also, if you like beer and nice countryside then Germany is ideal.

France: Again, decent economy, high standard of living (like Germany) came out top in quality of life index for 2009. France can combine the relaxing Mediterian culture with the more practical and pragmatic northern European culture. However, the French WILL expect you to speak French to them, they do not like English speakers.

Britain: Ideal if you don't feel like learning a new language, and like watching BBC America. Culturally we do quite well, our pub scene is as strong as ever, London is a huge international city, so plenty of money and fun to be had there, we also have pretty countryside.

Scandinavian countries (Norway, Danemark, Sweden and Finland)- nice cozy living standards, good economy, langauge might be a bit of a problem in Finland mind you. I've Never been to Scandinavia so i carn't really offer much else in detail.

The South: (Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece) Economy is a bit iffy, so jobs could be a bit awkward, altough northern Italy's economy does pretty well. If you like sun and beaches, the weather is great. In Spain there are many British ex-pats, and many of these countries are catered around the tourist industry, so langauge should not be a huge problem.

Low Countries- The heart of Europe, with Paris, London and the Rhineland all in easy accsess. If you like a liberal atmosphere, then you ain't gona get much better than Holland. Job market's pretty good as well, and i imagine most of them know enough English to get by.

 

[Discon]

I don't know that much about what the politics and living-conditions are like in the rest of Europe, so I can only recommend my home country of Norway.

In Norway you get free dental up until the age of 18, and you get free medical for your entire life, although there are queues for major surgery.

You are entitled to five weeks of vacation during a year, or atleast I think it's five weeks. It'd be a major change for an American to live in Norway I think.

There's also been talk about reducing the "average" workday to six hours, instead of the current seven and a half.

I'd just like to say that I've heard that us Norwegians aren't very open to people we don't know, so that might also be a huge change for you.

 

[DazZ.]

My beds pretty good, but I reckon I could only fit 5 people in.
Anyway you want to go further south then just in England (past France though).

 

[Doctor What]

You're not more than a days drive from a great vacation and amazing food. Best reasons ever.

 

[Tiny116]

Ireland.
Everyone loves us for a reason!
Our country side is Beautiful.

Answer, Traditional Irish music is awesome and you can hold a pint....oh not to mention guinness.

However I must be patriotic and say ENGLAND!

 

[Rickyvantof]

Netherlands
I need not explain myself.

 

[David_G]

The Balkans. Not just because I'm from there, but because it has an awesome history, way back from Ancient-before Rome times, to ten years ago, and history is still being made today.
The thing is, if you like History the Balkans is the place to visit, there have been so many wars here, it'd be interesting to see the places they happened, and then there's the beautiful sea in Greece and Croatia, the Ohrid Lake in my country (Macedonia) and the great mountains all over the place.

Other than that, England, France and Italy are great places to visit.

 

[Aulleas123]

I liked Belgium the best, best beer, food, and people

 

[Julianking93]

Sweden, of course. It's beautiful, and contrary to myths, it doesn't have polar bears on the streets

No polar bears in the streets?! Then I'm not moving there

It seems from the looks of it, most people are recommending Scandinavian countries, Ireland and Germany.

I'm liking the sound of Vienna

 

[Sparrow]

I'm going to go with, "England. Duh."

I'm liking the sound of Vienna

Oooooooh, Vienna?

...I should stop making such old references.

 

[Jolly Madness]

Norway, woo. But not Oslo, hell no.

 

[mikecoulter]

The South of France seems lovely. That and Switzerland.

 

[Floppertje]

Belgium, Ghent. Lovely city, nice people, great place to party.

'nuff said.

true, been there and it was awesome. have you been to the dreupelkot??