I'm working on a project that requires at least 3 or 4 full days attention each week. What are some places in the US or world I could move to, &/or unusual living situations, that would give me a good chance of doing this? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

How much has where you grew up determined your personality? How important is location? Those who grew up in New Zealand, how much has its culture and limitations shaped you? Children of expats, how did having expat parents influence you? Any Americans in NZ want to tell me why they are raising their children there? [more inside]
posted by scazza on Jun 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Can I afford to be an expat in Nassau, The Bahamas? Should we go for it? Bonus points if you've actually lived there. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 30, 2009 - 6 answers

Advice for a New Yorker moving to London. [more inside]
posted by CRM114 on Feb 16, 2009 - 37 answers

UK Non Doms - what are your plans to deal with new taxes? [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Oct 30, 2007 - 4 answers

How do you start a new life with nothing except money in the bank? [more inside]
posted by jasondigitized on Apr 11, 2007 - 12 answers

Anyone care to explain why Aussies are such a nomadic lot? [more inside]
posted by Keith Talent on Jun 15, 2005 - 15 answers

"I'd suggest ...the UK... You'll get a job doing whatever you want easily, because you've got an American accent" Mefi-Brits & Expats, have you found this to be true? To what extent is an American accent an asset in the UK, if at all?
posted by leotrotsky on Jan 21, 2005 - 48 answers

Round 2 - On Wednesday I posted a question asking about living outside the US. In the responses, I got scolded for not providing enough background for people to offer good advice. Here's the original question: "I've been thinking about exposing myself and the family to the salutory benefits of living overseas (we live in the US now). The key question, of course, is where? I've heard some people speak reverently of New Zealand, but have never been there myself. Your suggestions and reasoning behind them would be welcome...
" with the crucial [more inside] tag [more inside]
posted by Irontom on Dec 19, 2003 - 6 answers