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Originally Posted by potter
Exactly, I spent 3 months one time (longest vacation of my life). It's incredible when you realise you take for granted on a daily basis back in the States. Don't get me wrong, I had a blast on the vacation and would do it again. It's easy to let some things go, especially when you know you're only on vacation and will be home eventually. But living indefinitely without some of those things is a VERY drastic change.
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When I shipped out and became an ex-pat potter - I thought exactly the same thing
On two occasions I even asked groups of expats how long they wanted to live "outside" and when were they thinking of going back to their home countries. On both times - the place went silent and got weird looks as tho I'd just gone insane
Apart from to visit family - nobody was dreaming of ever going back to their home countries on a permanent basis. They had no reason to and were living far better lifestyles than they ever thought possible.
Tho.. in fairness.. there is no "inconvenience factors" - ya want something? There is a store not far away - but the main element is in the total laid back lifestyle.