FabSwingers.com forum: Moving abroad

By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

Would you? Where would you go? and why that country?

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By *lexV16Man
34 weeks ago

Welling

I did. Moved to UK 9 years ago for career opportunities. Will happily do again for new opportunities when kids finish school

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By *atgirl and RobinCouple
34 weeks ago

Durham

My dad has a little place up in the hills in the south of France, near the Dordogne river. It's absolutely beautiful. A little 4 bed cottage, pool in the garden, proper laid back little village in the sun.

Last time I was over there I walked through the village square at around 9am one morning. One of the locals had been to the bakery, and was sitting in the cafe dunking his croissant in a glass of red wine.

I could happily live out the rest of my days there

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By *UCKY 69Man
34 weeks ago

norwich

"Would you? Where would you go? and why that country?"

Australia for me ! Sun , sun sun !!

Don’t mention seeing all day bikini and boobs

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By *ris GrayMan
34 weeks ago

Dorchester

I don't think i could ever move abroad i love travelling to other countries and love the weather in other countries but i couldn't live in them

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
34 weeks ago

North West

España

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By *uri00620Woman
34 weeks ago

Croydon

I have done a few times and will do again (prob in a couple of years). The African continent has always been my go to. If I do again I should try somewhere else.

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"Would you? Where would you go? and why that country?

Australia for me ! Sun , sun sun !!

Don’t mention seeing all day bikini and boobs

I won’t!!, spiders! Spiders! Spiders!

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"My dad has a little place up in the hills in the south of France, near the Dordogne river. It's absolutely beautiful. A little 4 bed cottage, pool in the garden, proper laid back little village in the sun.

I could happily live out the rest of my days there

That’s sounds perfect!

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"I did. Moved to UK 9 years ago for career opportunities. Will happily do again for new opportunities when kids finish school "

Sounds like a good move for you! Where would you go? X

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34 weeks ago

I’d like to live in Spain. I’d also like to live in the US.

Spain because I think they’ve got this really laid-back attitude, and I love the food and the people that I’ve met there.

The US because some of the states just feel fantastic when you travel around.

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By *obilebottomMan
34 weeks ago

All over

I am not sure I would move for good but certainly have a place somewhere like Portugal or Greece for half of the year sounds nice. Good weather, food and people.

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By *unInTheSun80sCouple
34 weeks ago

Costa Del Sol

We are living on the south coast of spain. It is what it is, unless retired, wherever you live if you’re working full time you are going to want to be somewhere else. Its not all beach, sun and sangria living here

well maybe on our days off!!

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By *rightonfranceMan
34 weeks ago

brighton - chalais france

I am living in the south west of france, not far from the lady aboves father in the Dordogne..

Actually I am one department over but for me its like time stands still here.. Its kind of how I remember the Uk growing up in the 70's and 80's

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"I’d like to live in Spain. I’d also like to live in the US.

Spain because I think they’ve got this really laid-back attitude, and I love the food and the people that I’ve met there.

The US because some of the states just feel fantastic when you travel around. "

Yeah I think that’s the appeal, such a slower pace for sure. I think I’d rather visit, than live in the US.

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"I am not sure I would move for good but certainly have a place somewhere like Portugal or Greece for half of the year sounds nice. Good weather, food and people.

I hadn’t thought of that, get the best of both worlds that way x.

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

We lived in South Australia for quite a few years.

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"We are living on the south coast of spain. It is what it is, unless retired, wherever you live if you’re working full time you are going to want to be somewhere else. It’s not all beach, sun and sangria living here

well maybe on our days off!!

Well as long as you manage to get plenty of days off, sounds good to me x.

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

20 years ago we moved to Zakynthos, in the Ionian islands. Lived in the north east of the island, in a village close to the beach resort of Alykes, and a small town, Katastari, where we ran a bar. Our son went to the local Greek school, just as most of the English kids did and became fluent in Greek, which made it easier for us to learn the language. It was a very simple, but beautiful lifestyle.

It was supposed to be our forever home but various circumstances (mainly family) made us decide to come home just over a year later. I miss the warm climate, and I decided long ago that I won't spend my retirement in the UK. I've spent a lot of time in Italy over the past 10 years, so maybe somewhere in the south where it's warm all year round

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By *esthetic21Man
34 weeks ago

Birmingham/Bristol

Gran canaria

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

I could happily live out the rest of my days there

Ahh...sounds absolutely idyllic

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"20 years ago we moved to Zakynthos, in the Ionian islands. Lived in the north east of the island, in a village close to the beach resort of Alykes, and a small town, Katastari, where we ran a bar. Our son went to the local Greek school, just as most of the English kids did and became fluent in Greek, which made it easier for us to learn the language. It was a very simple, but beautiful lifestyle.

Sorry to hear things didn’t work out, it’s does sound lovely though. X

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

My 2 favourite places are Portugal + Hurghada.

My first thought would be Hurghada for all year sunshine, but life can sometimes feel hard work there. So in reality I'd probably pick Portugal and go on holiday to Hurghada in the winter months.

I'm thinking way to hard about this lol

Mrs C xx

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"Gran canaria "

I’ve never been there, anywhere with sunshine works.

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"My 2 favourite places are Portugal + Hurghada.

My first thought would be Hurghada for all year sunshine, but life can sometimes feel hard work there. So in reality I'd probably pick Portugal and go on holiday to Hurghada in the winter months.

I'm thinking way to hard about this lol

Mrs C xx "

Oh no, I don’t think you are!

Never heard of Hurghada! X

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By *ulkuriMan
34 weeks ago

London

Moved to UK five years ago and have loved it so far! Will move somewhere else at some point, definitely. Probably spain or France and somewhere close to water.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
34 weeks ago

East Sussex

I've got relatives in Europe and the far east. If we were going to move abroad it would be closer to them.

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By *rafter69Man
34 weeks ago

upminster

Spain for me I think, the way of life and relaxed atmosphere does it for me. The chaos of London is over rated.

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

"My 2 favourite places are Portugal + Hurghada.

My first thought would be Hurghada for all year sunshine, but life can sometimes feel hard work there. So in reality I'd probably pick Portugal and go on holiday to Hurghada in the winter months.

I'm thinking way to hard about this lol

Mrs C xx

Oh no, I don’t think you are!

Never heard of Hurghada! X "

Egypt x

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By *naswingdressWoman
34 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

I did, fifteen years ago. The weather kind of sucks, but life is a bit slower and I've come into myself here.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
34 weeks ago

North West

"I did, fifteen years ago. The weather kind of sucks, but life is a bit slower and I've come into myself here."

We apologise for the weather

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By *naswingdressWoman
34 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I did, fifteen years ago. The weather kind of sucks, but life is a bit slower and I've come into myself here.

We apologise for the weather

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By *uri00620Woman
34 weeks ago

Croydon

Alaska in the summer. Warm and loads to do. Really pretty.

Our winter maybe Cape Town. I'd resume the outdoorsy job I had, being out on boats most days checking fisherman hauls ect.

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By *enuine MikeMan
34 weeks ago

Guildford

If I would move, it most probably be Cuprus.

My parents are from Cyprus and I can speak the lingo.

No idea what I would do for a living though.

Maybe sell donuts on a beach

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By *ackformore100Man
34 weeks ago

Tin town

"Would you? Where would you go? and why that country?"

Fuck yes... This has really gone to the dogs in the last 10 years... Germany Austria France Spain Italy Denmark Oz... Plenty of places are now better choices to make a happy healthy life.

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By *l chapo123Man
34 weeks ago

Costa del sol

Retired to Spain but not what I thought it would .

Dubai could be my next place of residence

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"Retired to Spain but not what I thought it would .

Dubai could be my next place of residence "

Oh no sorry to hear that. x

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
34 weeks ago

Next Door

I would love to move to Gran Canaria.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
34 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

Yes, I would.

I would go to the UK, because I feel my family is most culturally attuned to it, and we could get an ancestry visa and use that as a route to citizenship.

And we did! 20 years ago this June.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
34 weeks ago

Leeds

I'd love to, I always wanted to move to Australia however finding health insurance became a huge block.

Mrs

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By *naswingdressWoman
34 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'd love to, I always wanted to move to Australia however finding health insurance became a huge block.

Mrs "

I don't know about the stuff while gaining the eligibility of residents etc, but for my entire life while living in Australia, I was insured by HCF.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
34 weeks ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

With what could happen in the next 10 years, I'm not so sure on one place now, definitely will be a warmer climate all year round, due to cold achey joints getting worse with age

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
34 weeks ago

Leeds

"I'd love to, I always wanted to move to Australia however finding health insurance became a huge block.

Mrs

I don't know about the stuff while gaining the eligibility of residents etc, but for my entire life while living in Australia, I was insured by HCF."

Pre-existing heart issues stopped most insurance even coming close to insuring me - I had the opportunity via work many years ago, just wasn't ment to be.

Mrs

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By *avexxMan
34 weeks ago

cheshire

i love the warmth something i should of done in my younger days

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By *naswingdressWoman
34 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'd love to, I always wanted to move to Australia however finding health insurance became a huge block.

Mrs

I don't know about the stuff while gaining the eligibility of residents etc, but for my entire life while living in Australia, I was insured by HCF.

Pre-existing heart issues stopped most insurance even coming close to insuring me - I had the opportunity via work many years ago, just wasn't ment to be.

Mrs "

Fair. I do know for permanent residents and citizens, there's a limit on not insuring pre-existing conditions (usually a year). But it could well be more difficult if you're not yet in that category.

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"i love the warmth something i should of done in my younger days"

Yeah same, seeing the sunshine daily!

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

France. I am learning French, so it may actually happen.

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

I've lived in five different countries

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By *ACOLCouple
34 weeks ago

limerick

I have immigrated three times - UK, ZA and now IE, I would recommend it hands downs. Specially with kids, is an eye opener for them, but ofcourse it isn't for everyone...

Lina.

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"France. I am learning French, so it may actually happen."

Beautiful country, Loire valley appeals to me. Good luck x

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"I've lived in five different countries "

Wow! Very lucky indeed x

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

I came back to the UK last year after a decade abroad. Absolutely loved it and got to visit places I never imagined I would.

Already thinking about leaving the UK again, as my job means it's quite easy to get work/visas in most countries.

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

No I wouldn't. I absolutely love where I live, it's absolutely beautiful and I love this country. I have my wonderful family and friends around us too. What's not to love.

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By *naswingdressWoman
34 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I have immigrated three times - UK, ZA and now IE, I would recommend it hands downs. Specially with kids, is an eye opener for them, but ofcourse it isn't for everyone...

Lina."

It's hard but character building.

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By *ackformore100Man
34 weeks ago

Tin town

"No I wouldn't. I absolutely love where I live, it's absolutely beautiful and I love this country. I have my wonderful family and friends around us too. What's not to love."

It's lovely that it's working so well for you.

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By *929Man
34 weeks ago

newcastle

I’d do it tommorow if I could would go to south Texas hopefully make it there eventually

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By *nnCeeWoman
34 weeks ago

East of Eden, West of Hell

I'd love to live in America, or Canada, but don't think it'll ever happen.

I wouldnt mind living in France, either. Hopefully my French would come back to me!

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

My family has a holiday home in Spain. Hopefully I will still be healthy and wealthy enough to move there permanently once I retire.

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By *ife NinjaMan
34 weeks ago

Dunfermline

Barcelona. A virtually perfect city

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

"France. I am learning French, so it may actually happen.

Beautiful country, Loire valley appeals to me. Good luck x "

Loire valley is where I discovered BDSM... it has a special place in my heart. But almost anywhere I've been to in France is beautiful. I lived and worked in a number of countries, love the UK, but I also like continental Europe.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
34 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"I've lived in five different countries "

Only four here. I think Botswana was the worst.

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By *alm_one4Man
34 weeks ago

RM16

Spain, because of the weather and the proximity to UK for my Kids, but also because it’s Spain

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By *otuseater11Man
34 weeks ago

IRVINE

Finland for me.love the slower pace of life they have and the most beautiful country

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By *rofessor ElementalMan
34 weeks ago

Durham

A really good friend of my from fab moved to Canada for her career advancement so suppose it’d be Canada.

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By *uri00620Woman
34 weeks ago

Croydon

"I've lived in five different countries

Only four here. I think Botswana was the worst. "

But beautiful for a visit!

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

"I've lived in five different countries

Wow! Very lucky indeed x "

Wales, USA, Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia.

Now Ireland so that's actually six!

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By *batMan
34 weeks ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

I live in Spain and I love it here. Some frustrating things around bureaucracy but worth the hassle.

I lived in Central Asia for 15 months but that was VERY different!

Gbat

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
34 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

No, I don’t think I would, I was born in and have lived my whole life in a lovely part of the world, I know a few people who have emigrated, all but two have returned, the grass is not always as green as it first appears on the other side of the hedge.

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By (user no longer on site)
34 weeks ago

"No I wouldn't. I absolutely love where I live, it's absolutely beautiful and I love this country. I have my wonderful family and friends around us too. What's not to love.

It's lovely that it's working so well for you. "

Thank you. Life isn't easy but I appreciate what I have and where I live.

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

"No, I don’t think I would, I was born in and have lived my whole life in a lovely part of the world, I know a few people who have emigrated, all but two have returned, the grass is not always as green as it first appears on the other side of the hedge. "

No not always, but you won’t know unless you go for it. X

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By *ty31Man
34 weeks ago

NW London

Australia is the obvious one because of the weather and the lifestyle. Plus it would probably be a bit more affordable.

USA would be cool as its such a big and diverse country.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
34 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

No not always, but you won’t know unless you go for it. X "

Very true, unfortunately those I know who have given it a go and then returned are all seriously worse of than they were before they left.

Reading the replies above many have had excellent experiences and are very glad they made the choices they did, so I’m not knocking anyone but I don’t think it’s for me.

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By *inxy777 OP Woman
34 weeks ago

essex

No not always, but you won’t know unless you go for it. X

Very true, unfortunately those I know who have given it a go and then returned are all seriously worse of than they were before they left.

Reading the replies above many have had excellent experiences and are very glad they made the choices they did, so I’m not knocking anyone but I don’t think it’s for me.

Sorry to hear that. x

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By *eadinthecloudsMan
34 weeks ago

Manchester

I’m really considering it. Aus looks mega. Melbourne is very my jam.

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By *oubleswing2019Man
34 weeks ago

Colchester

Iceland appeals to me.

As does Corsica.

I'm also a bit obsessed with finding small islands tucked out of the way and these look interesting.

Lampedusa

Kastri

Le Forna

Rathlin Island

New Caledonia

Tristan Da Cunha

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
34 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"I've lived in five different countries

Only four here. I think Botswana was the worst.

But beautiful for a visit!"

I'm sure, if you go to the Okavango or somewhere like that. We lived in Gaborone for a year, and didn't have the resources to go anywhere nice. Gaborone is a dump. Lol.

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By *antastic_Mr_Fox_76Man
34 weeks ago

District 13

I would love to emigrate to Canada since watching tin star and that’s the only reason

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By *uri00620Woman
34 weeks ago

Croydon

"I've lived in five different countries

Only four here. I think Botswana was the worst.

But beautiful for a visit!

I'm sure, if you go to the Okavango or somewhere like that. We lived in Gaborone for a year, and didn't have the resources to go anywhere nice. Gaborone is a dump. Lol."

Ha, yes well that's where I went and other touristy spots I guess!

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By *ot So Hunky 32Man
34 weeks ago

Hook/South Coast

Australia. Similar way of life but also more structured and some absolutely stunning areas along with more adventure.

Sadly too many ties to the UK to prevent me from going.

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