[Samseau]

(12-14-2012 10:43 PM)Hooligan Harry Wrote:  

Countries I am considering:

1) Bulgaria. Its close to Greece where I have family, but its also close to EE and Russia for me. It would be better for flights and travel time for me. Taxes are very low, the country is doing well now and I like the people. The issue is language here.

2) Spain. Its economy is in the crapper, but its one of my favorite places in Europe. Better flights for me to EE and Russia again, lots of those women go on holiday to Spain. I like the food, men can be men and thew weather is great. Im also close to the UK where I have a lot of friends. Nightlife is some of the best in the world too. I dont mind learning Spanish either, its one of the big 4. I am also looking to setup two of my cousins here, so I would want to be close to that for a little while and make sure they are doing what they should be doing. Spain is looking most likely for me at the moment.

3) Greece. I have family there it offers the same advantages that Bulgaria would, bar the women. The problem is obviously the economy, and the fact that mainland Greeks piss me off a lot. I think the exit from the EU will be a good thing. Taxes will be high though.

4) Thailand. Business is picking up for us in Asia now, but its close to Singapore which will be our head office. Its also the same time zones as Australia and closer flights for direct family. Property ownership here is a problem, the women for me are average. I love the weather, food and cost of living though. Also there are a lot of Russian women coming in on holidays now, which has given me an idea or two.

I think Bulgaria is your best option. Language barriers suck, but probably the most navigable. Hire a translator or wing it, either way you'll eventually absorb it. Plus, you can still travel to Spain/Greece and party your ass off.

I would put Spain as your second best choice, but the real problem is that you don't know if Taxes are gonna be raised through the roof there in the next 10 years as the country disintegrates, like Greece.