From a perspective of a first generation immigrant and a political refugee… The only other country I could happily live in is probably Australia. The best part about the US is its widespread culture of philanthropy and giving which extends across all classes and income levels. And the worst part is the American tort law, and some aspects of American education system.
LOL @GMTplus7 Japanese toilet technology is lovely!
My vote is for Canada, too, and specifically, the beautiful BC. Heck, I do not need to learn a new language, the climate is similar, Vancouver feels like home, and Bellingham airport has direct flights to Hawaii. That’s all I need. Oh, and Lulu is headquartered there.
I’m reminded of the joke:
In heaven:
The cooks are French, the lovers are Italian, the police are British, and everything is organized by the Germans…
In hell:
The cooks are British, the lovers are German, the police are French, and everything is organized by tbe Italians…
Why does heaven need police? Post-scarcity society, should be crimeless.
Italy
I could get duel citizenship
We currently live in London, but for retirement we are seriously thinking about Wales or Ireland. The people are friendly and the lifestyle more relaxed. Also, we like the countryside for walking and we could raise animals. If money were no concern, then probably Australia or New Zealand.
"Italy…If I could, I’d have a second home there. "
- Some homes in Italy were going for $1 relatively recently. Check it out.
We have a second home (condo) abroad. And planning to live there for several months when retire. But Europe is not for us and neither is Canada.
Québec
Hoedspruit, South Africa. Closest town to the Sabi Sands Game Preserve. I would be very happy there!
Another vote for Canada here. @poetsheart, we have one of The Onion’s atlases and it refers to Canada as “America’s attic,” which completely cracks our household up.
I grew up in the Republic of Texas … it’s like its own country, but I still think I’d pick Canada if I had to leave the US - which I may, if The Donald is elected.
- Switzerland 2) somewhere on the French/German border - probably the German side but a short train ride to Paris.
My son jokingly quotes (from one of his games which is probably quoting Charles V) “I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men, and German to my horse.”
I am being silly since I have never been there. I would really like to try Norway.
Somewhere where’s there’s no extradition treaty with the US 
@NoVADad99
Are u looking to buddy up w Edward Snowden in Russia? 
Australia on the Sunshine Coast.
I can’t imagine not living in the US… I would miss the geographic diversity and wide open spaces way too much. Regardless, I would probably pick:
Iceland in summer, and Australia’s northern coast in winter
As a native Southerner who now lives in the Midwest, I can’t believe I’m actually saying this, but here goes:
Canada. It’s got hockey, Tim Horton’s, gorgeous scenery, beautiful cities, and a pretty cool national anthem (“we stand on guard for thee”).
If I could just switch out poutine for fried okra, I’d be set.
Can I do six months in Canada and six months in the south of France???
We have a cottage in Canada on the shores of Lake Huron. So, it does feel a bit like home but a bit “away”. I have tasted the bigger cities of Canada - London, Toronto, Montreal - I would lean towards something smaller and quaint - near water with one of these places a reasonable drive away - which I guess is what we have at our cottage!
^I had fried okra three times while I was just in Texas for 8 days! I guess I should learn how to cook it myself.