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?!
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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!
Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!
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
