If you could live in anywhere/anything in the world, where/what would it be?

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Tokyo, Japan

Somwhere close to the highway to hear some turbos passing by :sly:

VROOOMMMM...PSSSS
 
Joey D
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Carnoustie, Scotland would be my number two choice since my family originated from there and it would be cool to go back and live there. I would prefer to live on or near Carnoustie Golf Links.
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Nice part of the world, and apparently, Jean Van de Velde's favorite links course. My daughter is presently living in Aberdeen, Scotland, and she likes it a lot. I live in South Texas where the average high temperature is 102°F in July, and I don't believe that I could live where she's presently at, where the average high temperature in the 'heat' of summer is 64°F.

Me, I'd love to spend the rest of my days living a simple life, somewhere near the city of Chetumal, in the Mexican State of Quintana Roo. The ideal spot would be a nice house, on a deserted, white sandy beach, overlooking the beautiful, peaceful waters of the Caribbean Sea. Besides, it is not near as hot down there as what I have become accustomed to.

We have been to that general area many times over the last twelve years or so, and we've never had any problems, perhaps due to the fact that I speak Spanish fluently.
 
Come to think of it... I would rather not live in SF it's self just in case of another huge quake... Marin is just fine for me... And if I wanted to go to the city it isn't a long drive... Just a hope over the bridge.
 
Danoff
Los Angeles. This is where my work is. I'd pick a bigger house in a nicer spot, but I'd be living only 10 miles or so from where I am now.
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I'm seriously not trying to pick a fight or anything, but I thought you hated California? I remember you said there is nowhere else in the world where you can do your job, which appears to be why you're staying put, but can't you dream a little? Anywhere in the world, but you want to stay put in a state you seemed to despise?
 
Sureshot
Good lad. Avoid Cornwall though, or Summerzet, unless you want to drink cider all day and give pigs a funny look.

As for me. Well I do like where I live. So much character in the area, from houses bay windows, to the south-downs. I've got relatives in Kiwi land (aeotera, or somewhere like that), and the country is just stunning by all accounts. I do love my South Coast England though :)
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What really made me choose this is because of Top Gear, I've seen it so many times it seems really interesting. Clarkson's books I read tell all about UK, all the more to live there I guess.
 
exigeracer
I'm seriously not trying to pick a fight or anything, but I thought you hated California? I remember you said there is nowhere else in the world where you can do your job, which appears to be why you're staying put, but can't you dream a little? Anywhere in the world, but you want to stay put in a state you seemed to despise?
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That's about right. If someone came to me and told me they'd buy me any house/condo/palace anywhere in the world, but the only catch was I had to live there, I'd tell them that I don't want to leave my job... perhaps if they came back in 10 years or something. And yes, I'm not a big fan of LA.

Ok, I can think of someplace that I'd take over LA:

1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington D.C.

Now, where I'd like to retire, that's another story.
 
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Under the sea...In an octopus' garden? :p

Really though, someplace like it's described in the song "Mull of Kintyre" IMO, it sounds perfect and what pictures I've seen seem to back it up.

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Monterey, CA.

Ideally somewhere between Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach, overlooking one of the quiet windswept beaches. A shortish drive north to SF and a slightly longer but more scenic drive south to L.A. It's a decent sized town with enough to do to occupy my time. There's a world class motorsports venue on your door step with another similar one a couple of hours drive north. It's got an ideal climate (for someone from England) and a generally laid back atmosphere, and of course, the fantastic Bay Aquarium.
 
Chesapeake, Virginia. In a house. I lived there for 4 years, and it was amazing. First off, the weather's a nice balance between hot and cold. It gets pretty hot in the summer, but not unbearable. Same with the cold in the winter. Secondly, its a bit out of the way and not real crowded, because it's in Hampton Roads, which has Norfolk (with the naval shipyards), and Virginia Beach (self explanatory). These two kind of overshadow Chesapeake, which is to the south of them, which makes it kind of a nestled away, quiet city. As a result, the people are nice and everything's close. You're also less than an hour away from a nice beach (Virginia Beach), and less than half a state away from Petersburg, Virginia, my favorite train-watching spot. Plus, all my close friends live there, and the houses are MUCH cheaper than here in D.C.

:-)
 
You know, a lot of americans would kill for a house in D.C or nearby cities like Fairfax or Arlington (Correct me if i'm wrong, i'm not american)

Personally, I'd Love to Live in Lake Garda or Lake Como, Italy, Very Laid back and there's lots of retired english tourists to laugh at as they bumble around
 
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I'd love to live in a penthouse apartment in NYC looking over Times Square. That'd be a dream come true for me, sadly, they cost upwards of billions, so I can't see it being a reasonable dream.
 
I want to live by the water in the Florida Keys. I know there are strong risks due to hurricanes, but it's a very beautiful place and it made me sad to leave after that vacation. And the women are nice looking!👍 Not to mention the people where very friendly when I went.
 
Danster
You know, a lot of americans would kill for a house in D.C or nearby cities like Fairfax or Arlington (Correct me if i'm wrong, i'm not american)
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If you love heavy traffic and political overload, then sure.

Washington, D.C. and it's surroundings aren't really that different from other big metropolitan areas. And some parts of eastern D.C. are very dangerous.
 
@ 91hondawagon: plus, the streets are all named the same, so you can very easily get lost. I live in Fairfax, and in our general area, there are 3 Braddock Roads, 5 Ox Roads, and 2 Lee Highways. I'm sure that's not all.

@ Danster: I believe that. Houses seldom go on sale, and they're VERY expensive when they do. A house for $300,000 in Florida would probably go for at least $700,000 here.

:-)
 
I would live in either Hawaii or somewhere along the Californian coast. I wouldn't want a big house, just a medium sized house with a big garage. I would live there because of the warmth, the beaches and I could atleast try surfing.
 
Danster
You know, a lot of americans would kill for a house in D.C or nearby cities like Fairfax or Arlington (Correct me if i'm wrong, i'm not american)

Personally, I'd Love to Live in Lake Garda or Lake Como, Italy, Very Laid back and there's lots of retired english tourists to laugh at as they bumble around
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I visited there.... and as nice as it is... DC is the most annoying place to move around in... And I live in the one of the more populated places in the country. There are barricades all over the place and it's just one major headache... Plus I live in Fairfax... Oh wait! Theres one in Virginia too !:dopey:
 
Prosthetic
I visited there.... and as nice as it is... DC is the most annoying place to move around in... And I live in the one of the more populated places in the country. There are barricades all over the place and it's just one major headache... Plus I live in Fairfax... Oh wait! Theres one in Virginia too !:dopey:
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...which is the one I live in.:sly:

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