As a warning, I'm asking a lot in this selfish-ass thread. I realize what I'm
looking for is a tall order, but this is the only place I'd expect there to be a
chance some old school, international player knows exactly the place I"m
looking for, so I'm throwing it out there. I don't really expect that to
happen but it's worth a go...
So here it is:
I'm currently visiting "home" for the holidays and am at a turning point in my
life. For various reasons, I don't plan to ever move back to where I grew
up in Northern Cali, and at the moment I don't really have a home at all.
As much as I enjoy the mobility, not having a place to go back to is driving
me a little bit nuts, and I really want to settle in some place for a while
while I focus on my internet business to beef up the income and start
getting some money set aside for the future. Truth be told, I'm feeling a
little lost and want to get some footing.
I haven't traveled all the places I want to go though yet, so I don't really
know where to locate myself at. Maybe some of you guys with a little more
experience can throw in a few cents or tell me what your own idea of a
great home base would be.
I know there have been a lot of threads here that highlight great locations,
but I'm looking for a solid home base city rather than just a place to go
stay for a while and screw my brains out.
Here are some things I'm looking at in my ideal city:
1) By the Ocean
I am drawn to the ocean and can't see myself living permanently too far
away from it. Really into scuba diving and want to get into surfing, sailing,
and free-diving. So the ocean is a must.
2) Outdoorsy
Natural beauty is a big one for me. That kind of goes hand in hand with
ocean locations but it's worth pointing out.
3) Chicks that Vibe
If the women are not only high-quality but also like dark-haired white
dudes, that's a major plus. lol I realize that you can pull women anywhere
with enough game, and I do get laid everywhere I spend a decent amount
of time, but I want the hottest women around.
So call me crazy but I prefer to stack the deck in my favor...
I'm white but a lot of people mistake me for Italian and I've even had
people ask me if I'm Mexican in the states (usually when I sport a goatee).
Again, I'm down to work on my looks and game to pull women, but I still
don't mind walking into a place where I'm more than welcome.
I have a major thing for white-skinned Asian women, but before that I was
really attracted to latinas. I've never been to South America, but I have a
feeling I'd go apeshit crazy when I got there.
4) Medium-sized City
If you've ever been to Chiang Mai, Thailand, that's a great example of the
size of the city I want to be in. Enough to have a solid night scene with
classy clubs but not a claustrophobic mega-city like Bangkok.
5. Somewhat Affordable
I can raise my income to suit whatever location, but it would be a lot easier
to get my start somewhere where there's a lot of bang for my buck - no
pun intended.
6) About Town Culture (wine, fine dining, music scene, etc)
What can I say, I'm a fucking culture vulture. I like trendy venues, good
wine, scotch, fine cigars, and heading out on the town to a fancy dinner
dressed like I'm going to the damn prom. Call me corny, but it is what it is
- a city with international-level style & flair works for me.
7) Did I Say Wine?
I'd put it in my cereal if I could. A wine region is a serious plus.
8) Safe & Livable
By this I mean somewhat low crime and pollution, easy on the scams, and
most of all not too much resentment towards white dudes. If the world
economy keeps on going down the drain, I really don't want to be on the
scene if the locals decide to take it out on the white devils from abroad. lol
I've got the necessary street smarts to make it anywhere, but constantly
having to use them wears me down a bit sometimes.
9) Networking Possibilites
Is it possible to get through the red tape and do some business there?
Awesome. Other digital nomads present for networking? Great. The ability
to be accepted by local businessmen without having to worry about a
contract on your head out of jealousy would also be quite pleasant.
I don't need any of these things, per se, because I work online, but none of
them sound particularly unattractive either.
10) International Hub
Another major plus if it's easy to travel. I don't think I'll ever stop...
Again, a tall order I know, but I hope if anything this opens up some
discussion for what other people are looking for. If someone besides just
me gets something out of this, I'm fired up.
What would your ultimate home base be like?
looking for is a tall order, but this is the only place I'd expect there to be a
chance some old school, international player knows exactly the place I"m
looking for, so I'm throwing it out there. I don't really expect that to
happen but it's worth a go...
So here it is:
I'm currently visiting "home" for the holidays and am at a turning point in my
life. For various reasons, I don't plan to ever move back to where I grew
up in Northern Cali, and at the moment I don't really have a home at all.
As much as I enjoy the mobility, not having a place to go back to is driving
me a little bit nuts, and I really want to settle in some place for a while
while I focus on my internet business to beef up the income and start
getting some money set aside for the future. Truth be told, I'm feeling a
little lost and want to get some footing.
I haven't traveled all the places I want to go though yet, so I don't really
know where to locate myself at. Maybe some of you guys with a little more
experience can throw in a few cents or tell me what your own idea of a
great home base would be.
I know there have been a lot of threads here that highlight great locations,
but I'm looking for a solid home base city rather than just a place to go
stay for a while and screw my brains out.
Here are some things I'm looking at in my ideal city:
1) By the Ocean
I am drawn to the ocean and can't see myself living permanently too far
away from it. Really into scuba diving and want to get into surfing, sailing,
and free-diving. So the ocean is a must.
2) Outdoorsy
Natural beauty is a big one for me. That kind of goes hand in hand with
ocean locations but it's worth pointing out.
3) Chicks that Vibe
If the women are not only high-quality but also like dark-haired white
dudes, that's a major plus. lol I realize that you can pull women anywhere
with enough game, and I do get laid everywhere I spend a decent amount
of time, but I want the hottest women around.
So call me crazy but I prefer to stack the deck in my favor...
I'm white but a lot of people mistake me for Italian and I've even had
people ask me if I'm Mexican in the states (usually when I sport a goatee).
Again, I'm down to work on my looks and game to pull women, but I still
don't mind walking into a place where I'm more than welcome.
I have a major thing for white-skinned Asian women, but before that I was
really attracted to latinas. I've never been to South America, but I have a
feeling I'd go apeshit crazy when I got there.
4) Medium-sized City
If you've ever been to Chiang Mai, Thailand, that's a great example of the
size of the city I want to be in. Enough to have a solid night scene with
classy clubs but not a claustrophobic mega-city like Bangkok.
5. Somewhat Affordable
I can raise my income to suit whatever location, but it would be a lot easier
to get my start somewhere where there's a lot of bang for my buck - no
pun intended.
6) About Town Culture (wine, fine dining, music scene, etc)
What can I say, I'm a fucking culture vulture. I like trendy venues, good
wine, scotch, fine cigars, and heading out on the town to a fancy dinner
dressed like I'm going to the damn prom. Call me corny, but it is what it is
- a city with international-level style & flair works for me.
7) Did I Say Wine?
I'd put it in my cereal if I could. A wine region is a serious plus.
8) Safe & Livable
By this I mean somewhat low crime and pollution, easy on the scams, and
most of all not too much resentment towards white dudes. If the world
economy keeps on going down the drain, I really don't want to be on the
scene if the locals decide to take it out on the white devils from abroad. lol
I've got the necessary street smarts to make it anywhere, but constantly
having to use them wears me down a bit sometimes.
9) Networking Possibilites
Is it possible to get through the red tape and do some business there?
Awesome. Other digital nomads present for networking? Great. The ability
to be accepted by local businessmen without having to worry about a
contract on your head out of jealousy would also be quite pleasant.
I don't need any of these things, per se, because I work online, but none of
them sound particularly unattractive either.
10) International Hub
Another major plus if it's easy to travel. I don't think I'll ever stop...
Again, a tall order I know, but I hope if anything this opens up some
discussion for what other people are looking for. If someone besides just
me gets something out of this, I'm fired up.
What would your ultimate home base be like?
Beyond All Seas
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.
To be your own man is a hard business. If you try it, you'll be lonely often, and sometimes
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Kipling
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.
To be your own man is a hard business. If you try it, you'll be lonely often, and sometimes
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Kipling