Southeast Asia or Rural Europe - Where For a Better Life?

Описание: #thailandexpat #brokenbritain #seasia
So, the decision I had to make was: Can I see myself living long-term in Southeast Asia, somewhere like Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, or Malaysia, or should I explore rural Europe, somewhere like France, Spain, or Portugal?

Over the last two decades, I have spent many years living and travelling throughout Asia, and it's a continent I hold close to my heart. But Europe is a completely different proposition altogether. I have never been to France unless you count Euro Disney when I was a kid. My ventures into Spain haven't made it past Tenerife and Ibiza, and I've never stepped foot in Portugal.

For me, the attraction of faraway and exotic places like Thailand, Cambodia, India, and the Philippines has always been a more exciting proposition than boring Europe. I love the different cultures, religions, landscapes, and cuisines.

France has never appealed to me, and I do not claim to know much about the country, bar what mainstream media portrays - arrogant, overrated food and a penchant for cigarettes, while possessing a strong disdain for my fellow countrymen.

Spain has also never really appealed to me because, well, firstly, there are too many Brits living there, and secondly, there are too many Brits who holiday there.

Portugal was an anomaly. I knew nothing about the country, but I had heard great things and was eager to explore its possibilities.

Whilst Southeast Asia can offer an amazing lifestyle for many, I wasn't sure it would offer me the life I wanted in years to come. I had to ask myself the question - could I see myself living there as a 70-year-old man with, I might add, a Western girlfriend.

So what exactly is it I want?

Tune in to find out - it might inspire you to pursue a Freedom Lifestyle.