Wurzel

iTrader: (1)

I have to agree with this!! however the germans are generally nice people even if a most of them are dull and regimented. However I know some really nice undull Germans, mostly Scooby related people, but still think the food is dull and tasteless. However it is what you make of it, alot of people come here for a holiday or flying visit and yes you are correct it is a fantastic place to visit, Southern Germany is an amazing place, the scenery is awsome and the hick towns and villages dotted around, the colourful clothes and traditional dress that is still worn on a day to day basis in said hick towns is really great to see, and if you can get to one of these small country towns and intergrate with the people you will have a good time if you can speak a bit of German, if not then the international language of beer and sign language usually prevails.

But living here permenantly is a whole different kettle of fish. I would never talk anyone out of moving here but I would suggest you do some serious research into the place before you commit to emigrating here.

AsifScoob

FWIW I totally agree, but that wasn't the answer I was looking for, I think!

If you moved to say, Germany, in later life, would you learn the language?

If you intended to move there in 10 years time, would you start to visit there more often, start to make some German friends, perhaps buy a place now and rent it out?

How serious are you about moving to somewhere else and what would you do about it? That is what I'm asking.

As a slightly jokey question how would you feel if the Germans started complaining about excessive numbers of Brits moving over there? Would be ironic, don't you think so?

I myself have no intention of staying in this country, long term. I am not 100% happy about the direction it is taking, the cost of living, and the amount of money I have to pay to other people for them to sit around and do nothing.

I only have this life and I intend to make the most of it. Working just to be able to live in West London is not my idea of fun for the rest of my life.

My problem is I do not know where I want to go. (Useful suggestions only please!)

Asif

gatty

i was taken back when i noticed woman walking around in the traditional clobber, fantastic.

Asif , good post and i share your veiws.

like you say where do you go? Back to pakistan only joking. i know where you are coming from you work hard and you want somthing to look forward to and theres only a few places that tick the reality boxes theres loads that tick the fantacy boxes.

maybe more travel is the key, next on my list will be ......banglidesh

ScoTTyB

All around continental Europe is fantastic, you only needed to watch top gear to see that . As pointed out though it is just something different, try 50% tax for a start, having to recycle everything (actually a pain in the proverbial when you're a lazy sod), plenty of bicycles and I know how much scoobynet loves those.

One of the things that stands out is the complete absence of chavs, gangs of unruly teenagers or intimidation from pretty much anyone, bums included. People are respectful and well mannered, which goes a long way in making a country more pleasurable.

AsifScoob

LOL! I thought you would say that, too much to resist no doubt.

Travel is the key, you're right, but I agree with another poster who said that a holiday is completely different than living somewhere and therefore not a safe way to make that sort of a decision.

Another way is to see what other Brits are doing and what they say/do. Thats why everyone talks about Oz, NZ, Canada etc.

I know a family friend who has just up sticks and gone to Canada. Mid forties, almost grown up kids, mortgage here paid, house here sold. He will be looking for a much bigger house, as a cash buyer, still with 6 figures left in the bank from selling his place over here.

That sort of scenario will have a lot of appeal to many.

Let me know how you get on in Bangladesh!

Asif

Steve Whitehorn

iTrader: (13)

Gatty Southern Germany - esp Munich is a very very good place to live. You dont have to speak German - Most people speak English. Learning the lingo obviously helps you integrate more.


As my buddy Wurzel has hinted at - there are downsides to being over here. Yes the Grass is definately greener - but go into it with yours eyes open.
If you you want to know the pros and most importantly the cons PM me.

I spend my time time between Britain and Germany so have a good idea of the differences.

Steve