We have been lucky enough to do a lot of international traveling and I have to say that the best part of travel is coming back to the United States. There are many great countries with even a larger number of fantastic people, but I haven't found any place that provides the freedoms we have enjoyed for more than 200 years right here. I'll venture into dangerous territory and simply say that I hope that doesn't change in the near future.
If I had to leave this country there would be quite a few places that might might make me happy. For scenery you can't beat Norway or New Zealand. Have been to both of them and the people are even greater than the scenery. In an earlier post, someone mentioned that if you travel to Australia and New Zealand you should go to Australia first - I agree, but found the Australians to be great people as well. There is a lot more available land (if you like desert in Australia)
Tahiti is quite a paradise but I don't think I would like the constant perfect weather - yes I really do love the change of seasons and that includes winter.
Germany is almost a second home to me and we could be very happy there.
Someone mentioned moving to Cuba where they have great health care and strong leadership. Aren't we overlooking Venezuela where they have vast oil reserves, great health care, a lot of land and a strong leader?
