ah207

wow - reading all the posts from people who have lived away from the UK for 10, even 20 plus years - on the other side of the planet - makes my 6 years in Portugal seem puny by comparison. Its also interesting that despite the length of time being away, people have retained a kinship for the UK - and still describe it as "home."

Yes, the four distinct seasons - with snow in winter, daffs & bluebells in spring, leafy oak trees in summer and vibrant colours in autumn - coupled with year-round green grass does create that looking through rose-tinted glasses feel. But its not far off the mark. On top of all that, if you still have family - and friends from yesteryear, there is a strong pull back to the old country. I grew up in the urban industrial sprawl of Birmingham - but I spent a fantastic 13 years in Cambridge. And those were everything to like about the UK - buildings over a thousand years old, towns with names that date back to Celtic times, village greens where you can still enjoy triangle-cut sandwiches on a Sunday afternoon etc.

I think I may have just convinced myself to move back!

not2old

good news & trust that it all pans out for you

bkk_mike

Have lived in Thailand for the last 12 years, but returning to the UK so that the kids are EU-resident for the 3 years required to get student loans.

Been working from home most of the time. Not looking forward to having to do a daily commute again.