16 Best Places to Live for 3 Years

Extra pack of Peanuts Podcast 16 Best Places to Live for 3 Years

You are really digging our “countdown” style podcasts lately so we are giving you another one but this time we are diving into the 16 best places to live for at least 3 years. We aren’t talking about vacations or short-haul stays but living day to day life like a local, embracing the culture fully, & truly settling into the places we discuss in today’s podcast.

This one is a little more high stakes because Trav has a love of buying real estate and so at any point one of these places could become a reality so I (Heather) had to think long and hard about the possible future commitment this episode could be making for me.

We each picked 7-8 places (hello, honorable mentions) where we could live for 3 years and you’ll have to listen to see if we had any places make both lists. Can anyone say moving possibilities?!

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

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In This Episode

  • 05:00 The Ground Rules
  • 08:10 Honorable Mentions
  • 10:10 Let’s Get Started
  • 41:10 Drumroll Please…Number One’s

 

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Top 16 Places Where We’d Live for 3 Months

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast Top 16 Places Where We'd Live for 3 Months

When it comes to traveling the world, there aren’t many places we WOULDN’T want to go to. But if we were to put down roots for three months, we’re a bit pickier.

Being location independent has its perks! In this episode, Heather and I discuss the top 16 cities and regions in the world where we’d love to spend three months, and what we love most about each one.

Whether it’s a great place for digital nomads with good internet and a thriving entrepreneurial community, a great beach destination, a hiker’s dream, or just a chill place with a chill vibe, we’re dreaming about where we might move next!

How about you?  If you could be dropped anywhere in the world for 3 months, where would you want to live? Tweet us @ExtraPackofPeanuts!

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In This Episode

  • 3:50 – What’s the Paradise Pack?
  • 6:30 – Where would you want to be dropped off for 3 months?
  • 7:00 – The Rules
  • 8:20 – Honorable mentions
  • 12:25 – Heather’s #8 (could’ve been her #1, but…)
  • 13:50 – Trav’s #8 (is it too small?)
  • 14:55 – Heather’s #7 – A fun place with a growing digital nomad scene
  • 16:40 – Trav’s #7 – Good weather, good beer, good beaches, but expensive accommodations
  • 18:10 – Heather’s #6 – Near a place that she has a little trouble pronouncing
  • 18:55 – Trav’s #6 – A city where he’s spent more time than almost anywhere else, he loves it that much!
  • 20:30 – Heather’s #5 – The food, the vibe, the countryside, the wine…
  • 22:20 – Trav’s #5 – Awesome in both summer and winter
  • 25:05 – Heather’s #4 – Her favorite country in the world!
  • 26:40 – Trav’s #4 – It was a close decision between 2, 3, and 4!
  • 29:30 – Heather’s #3 – Friends, mountains, a nearby island, good hiking
  • 30:50 – Trav’s #3 – Awesome beaches, world-class city with world-class events, fun, clean…but not super exotic or cheap…and Heather wishes she’d thought of this one
  • 33:30 – Heather’s #2 – A place she and Trav both loved
  • 36:15 – Trav’s #2 – Great internet, easy to get around, super cheap, almost like a second home!
  • 38:30 – Heather’s #1 – A digital nomad’s dream. Healthy, feel-good… Jungle and beach all in one day
  • 44:20 – Trav’s #1 – Bikeable, hip, cheap, great food, amazing history, and fantastic summer weather

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Destination Diary- Portugal

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Portugal is one of our favorite countries in the world.

It’s also one of the cheapest options in western Europe.

Heather and I talk about where to go, what to do, and the best places to eat and drink! From getting completely lost in a rain storm to finding the Harry Potter bookstore we talk about some of our most memorable experiences in Portugal, and it leaves us aching to go back!

Have you ever been to Portugal? What were some of your favorite places to go/stay/eat?

If you haven’t been yet what are you the most excited about now that you’ve heard us rave about it? Leave your answer in the comments below!

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In This Episode:

  • Getting lost in a rain storm.
  • One of the best places we’ve ever stayed. (and it’s a hostel!)
  • 4-course meals for 7 euros in Lisbon.
  • One of the oldest flea markets in the world.
  • Port and Wine tours in Portugal.
  • Passion Fruit tarts!!
  • The Harry Potter Bookstore

and much more!

Places to Stay

Lisbon

Porto

Places to Eat

Lagos

Lisbon

Porto

Places to Drink

Porto

Places to Go

Lagos

  • Walking around the Old City
  • Ponta da Piedade

Lisbon

  • Palace of Sintra
  • Ride the cable cars
  • Wander around the AlfamaFlea Market in Alfama- Fiera da Ladra

Porto

  • Hang out under the Dom Luis Bridge
  • Head to the Harry Potter Bookshop- Livraria Lello
  • Port wineries
  • River Cruise on the Douro

 

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