Finally It's time to leave the UK

[Gould The Swimmer]

I don't think there's anywhere quite as miserable anywhere in the whole world as this country in January and February.

Last 3 years we've been in sunnier climes for those months, obviously hasn't happened this year.

There are many places in Latin America and the Carribbean that I have thought about making my home but I think realistically I'd plump for somewhere in Southern Europe - but not a Brits abroad type location. Maybe in a part of Andalucia that's not the Costa Del Sol or even the Canaries if there's somewhere not too oikish. Lovely climate there - would suit me down to the ground.

Not interested in NZ or Australia. Never been and never really wanted to. I guess I like a bit of olé in my travels.

[ladymuck]

I don't think there's anywhere quite as miserable anywhere in the whole world as this country in January and February.

Last 3 years we've been in sunnier climes for those months, obviously hasn't happened this year.

There are many places in Latin America and the Carribbean that I have thought about making my home but I think realistically I'd plump for somewhere in Southern Europe - but not a Brits abroad type location. Maybe in a part of Andalucia that's not the Costa Del Sol or even the Canaries if there's somewhere not too oikish. Lovely climate there - would suit me down to the ground.

Not interested in NZ or Australia. Never been and never really wanted to. I guess I like a bit of olé in my travels.

I have to say, I do like a bit of winter sunshine. I'd be very happy to skip the country from December to February every year.

[eek]

I don't think there's anywhere quite as miserable anywhere in the whole world as this country in January and February.

Last 3 years we've been in sunnier climes for those months, obviously hasn't happened this year.

There are many places in Latin America and the Carribbean that I have thought about making my home but I think realistically I'd plump for somewhere in Southern Europe - but not a Brits abroad type location. Maybe in a part of Andalucia that's not the Costa Del Sol or even the Canaries if there's somewhere not too oikish. Lovely climate there - would suit me down to the ground.

Not interested in NZ or Australia. Never been and never really wanted to. I guess I like a bit of olé in my travels.

You've clearly never been further north where it is dark for 20+ hours a day.

[jayn200]

I don't think there's anywhere quite as miserable anywhere in the whole world as this country in January and February.

Last 3 years we've been in sunnier climes for those months, obviously hasn't happened this year.

There are many places in Latin America and the Carribbean that I have thought about making my home but I think realistically I'd plump for somewhere in Southern Europe - but not a Brits abroad type location. Maybe in a part of Andalucia that's not the Costa Del Sol or even the Canaries if there's somewhere not too oikish. Lovely climate there - would suit me down to the ground.

Not interested in NZ or Australia. Never been and never really wanted to. I guess I like a bit of olé in my travels.

Come on, you have scandinavia, russia, canada, 1/2 the USA, parts of asia that have much worse weather. That's like at least 1/4 of the planet that's worse.

[Scoobos]

Canadian winters are a LOT better than UK ones mate. -20 is a lot more tolerable than the hovering around 0 we get, its wet and damp , which is nasty. Cold and dry , with clear skies, is pretty lovely.

[AtW]

Canadian winters are a LOT better than UK ones mate. -20 is a lot more tolerable than the hovering around 0 we get

[GJABS]

I definitely couldn't go to Dubai. Horrible place.

Just a coincidence I'm sure, but my image of you somewhat matches the poor lady in this news story here. Got given a £600 fine there for swearing at her flatmate over WhatsApp. Are you sure you haven't been there?

British woman who faced two years in jail in Dubai over 'f*** you' WhatsApp message allowed to leave | Daily Mail Online

[ladymuck]

Just a coincidence I'm sure, but my image of you somewhat matches the poor lady in this news story here. Got given a £600 fine there for swearing at her flatmate over WhatsApp. Are you sure you haven't been there?

British woman who faced two years in jail in Dubai over 'f*** you' WhatsApp message allowed to leave | Daily Mail Online

I have been to Dubai, that's how I know I don't like it.

That wasn't me though. I can imagine a friend of mine who used to live and work there saying that but she wouldn't be so daft as to get caught for it.

[Paddy]

I don't think there's anywhere quite as miserable anywhere in the whole world as this country in January and February.

Last 3 years we've been in sunnier climes for those months, obviously hasn't happened this year.

There are many places in Latin America and the Carribbean that I have thought about making my home but I think realistically I'd plump for somewhere in Southern Europe - but not a Brits abroad type location. Maybe in a part of Andalucia that's not the Costa Del Sol or even the Canaries if there's somewhere not too oikish. Lovely climate there - would suit me down to the ground.

Not interested in NZ or Australia. Never been and never really wanted to. I guess I like a bit of olé in my travels.

I have a villa and vineyard in Bulgaria and a limited company for EU IT work. It's worth a visit and consideration.
Long hot summers going into September but unlike Spain it had lots of water and greenery
Short sharp winter
In easy reach of Turkey and Greece for summer holidays.
Cost of housing very cheap, (my council tax is £40 per year)
Cost of living cheap, no standing charge for water and power
Automatic work permit for Brits working in IT
Fast Internet
Limited company start-up cheap
10% flat rate tax
Car insurance very cheap
Many International companies have offices in Sofia.

[Gould The Swimmer]

I definitely couldn't go to Dubai. Horrible place. That and I'm too pale and feeble to cope with 50 degree heat and 90% humidity in summer.

Haven't been since the '90s. Bit ex-patty but used to enjoy strolling round the creek area.

These days it should be named Chavarabia.