Top 5 things about Canada
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I meant compare to other expats countries such as Australia/New Zealand.
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I'd say the lack of ability to travel to anywhere different is a disadvantage of being in Canada rather than a top 5 feature. Better from Toronto than Moose Jaw admittedly.
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That's certainly true but there are barriers to travel from here that make the UK seem very far away. Cost is a consideration, the airport taxes are very high, but the main one is the lack of time off. I'm rather jealous of my daughter, who lives in London, in terms of travel, this month Turkey, last month Switzerland, the one before the Canaries, etc. etc.
I'd say the lack of ability to travel to anywhere different is a disadvantage of being in Canada rather than a top 5 feature. Better from Toronto than Moose Jaw admittedly.
I'd say the lack of ability to travel to anywhere different is a disadvantage of being in Canada rather than a top 5 feature. Better from Toronto than Moose Jaw admittedly.
There are pockets of different cultures (e.g. Quebec) and different environments (mountains, oceans, deserts, etc) in North America but you do have to travel a much greater distance to experience something different.
I want to cry when my friends and relatives tell me stories about the great deals they've been able to find on flights to Europe. My dad went to Barcelona recently for what seemed like peanuts in comparison to what we pay for flights here.
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1. The opportunity to be as successful as you wish. It does not matter where you come from.
2. Friendly people.
3. Schools for our children are fantastic.
4. The Rockies, Kananaskis, Jasper, Banff etc.
5. MUCH better standard of living than UK.
2. Friendly people.
3. Schools for our children are fantastic.
4. The Rockies, Kananaskis, Jasper, Banff etc.
5. MUCH better standard of living than UK.
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1. USA on doorstep for shopping.
2. Being asked if we know a particular person in the old country!
3. children's summer camps
4. Big houses w/o having to love to Scotland
5. Warm summers , won't mention the bugs I have a screened porch
2. Being asked if we know a particular person in the old country!
3. children's summer camps
4. Big houses w/o having to love to Scotland
5. Warm summers , won't mention the bugs I have a screened porch
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That was meant to say MOVE to Scotland, sorry!
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1. Its easy to tell people who ask you where you are from rather than thinking do I say England, the UK or Great Britain.
2. You only need to be concerned with one road to get across it.
3. Less chavs, pikeys, cockneys, scousers etc etc.
4. No TOWIE
5. mmmmm Im running out of things but the scenery is spectacular from the frozen tundra of the North (Regina not included), the Rockies, our lakes being a touch bigger than the Lake District, and wide open spaces to escape to.
2. You only need to be concerned with one road to get across it.
3. Less chavs, pikeys, cockneys, scousers etc etc.
4. No TOWIE
5. mmmmm Im running out of things but the scenery is spectacular from the frozen tundra of the North (Regina not included), the Rockies, our lakes being a touch bigger than the Lake District, and wide open spaces to escape to.
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1. Better standard of living in Canada then in the UK
2. No yob/binge drinking culture
3. Friendly people.
4. Close to the USA
5. Proper 4 seasons and longer summers.
2. No yob/binge drinking culture
3. Friendly people.
4. Close to the USA
5. Proper 4 seasons and longer summers.
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1. Its easy to tell people who ask you where you are from rather than thinking do I say England, the UK or Great Britain.
2. You only need to be concerned with one road to get across it.
3. Less chavs, pikeys, cockneys, scousers etc etc.
4. No TOWIE
5. mmmmm Im running out of things but the scenery is spectacular from the frozen tundra of the North (Regina not included), the Rockies, our lakes being a touch bigger than the Lake District, and wide open spaces to escape to.
2. You only need to be concerned with one road to get across it.
3. Less chavs, pikeys, cockneys, scousers etc etc.
4. No TOWIE
5. mmmmm Im running out of things but the scenery is spectacular from the frozen tundra of the North (Regina not included), the Rockies, our lakes being a touch bigger than the Lake District, and wide open spaces to escape to.
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