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Forum: Scandinavia
Sep 25th 2017, 8:00 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Thanks Annabel12, thats all very helpful and useful, I think as this thread shows everyone will have a different experience or opinion, good bad and otherwise. I suppose thats what makes moving or...
Forum: Scandinavia
Sep 22nd 2017, 4:00 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

I think every country has its issues, every city, town or even village will have things it will need to content with, even the smallest, most remote part of the world.
For me its just making the...
Forum: Scandinavia
Sep 20th 2017, 7:21 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

hi Annabel12, we actually didn’t manage to go in the end, as always things happened and then the summer was over....however I am looking at booking in November for our anniversary.
Glad to hear...
Forum: Scandinavia
Jul 23rd 2017, 7:59 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Scot47.....trust me the UK SS are far, far worse, having unfortunately had dealings with them they would make the real SS seem like pussycats almost, I think anywhere in the world it may be true but...
Forum: Scandinavia
Jul 23rd 2017, 7:57 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Hi Mike1001, sorry was not ignoring you but hectic week and weekend.
I really appreciate your insight and will take it all on board. I know that cost is certainly a factor for Norway and many...
Forum: Scandinavia
Jul 16th 2017, 9:15 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Agree with A & C...although B is good plenty of people around the world can move without this as long as your own unit is strong and you can then build, otherwise again no one would leave the road...
Forum: Scandinavia
Jul 16th 2017, 7:15 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

I wouldn't move until I had a job offer under my belt, with a family anything else would be crazy.
Forum: Scandinavia
Jul 14th 2017, 6:34 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

I think thats the question pretty much in life in general, you could do anything, whether you should is a different matter.
Forum: Scandinavia
Jul 13th 2017, 7:05 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

So only rich people should move? That would make the world a very sad place.
Forum: Scandinavia
May 24th 2017, 7:54 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Sorry I meant Iceland! I know Ireland is not tiny nor obviously any language barrier....other than the fantastic Irish accents!

Having though through the last couple of weeks now looks like...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 20th 2017, 7:58 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

I think like anything new be it moving to a new country, a new area in the same country, a new job or anything which is not say a physical product you can try before you buy as such its all about...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 18th 2017, 7:02 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Thank you all, indeed I will look to keep you updated.
I agree its people, family & friends, work colleagues and others actually in your life that are whats important.
For me its my partner, my...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 17th 2017, 10:43 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Again everyone my post was to get some tups advice on do's/don'ts and what may be helpful....not if Im a dreamer or a doer trust me geoff52 as you know zero bar what i put on here to say thats...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 17th 2017, 7:28 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

I speak some French, but truth be told Ive never pushed myself in to learning a second language properly, incentive to do it(other than just learn it to pass a a school exam) is a big thing, I hate...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 16th 2017, 5:15 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Indeed and I agree and thats why unless its an English speaking country it would be a long and considered decision....plus if we decide a lot of language courses, reading and watching films in that...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 16th 2017, 3:54 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Thanks again all.

However again I would say I think everyone is different and everyone can handle it in different ways, my another has lived in 4 countries and picked up 4 languages, doesn't mean...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 16th 2017, 3:57 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

No country in the world is perfect, no place, no city, no town. no street, no house.

I think coming on here was not trying to convince myself that at all, I am pragmatic and realistic enough to...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 15th 2017, 9:00 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Can you elaborate about the overall trends and why they are seen as negative, thats what I really need to understand. Its the same here, anywhere in the UK you go I can feel, see and sense its not...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 15th 2017, 8:58 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Well I can see you love Ireland! I do think its certainly a consideration for a lot of reasons, language is a big one and also just how close it is to pop back to the UK even for a quick weekend if...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 15th 2017, 8:35 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Lifestyle to me is everything, from the way you live, work, study, entertain, educate, health, safety, infrastructure and so much else. Who knows what will happen in 5, 10, 30 years....who knew the...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 15th 2017, 8:28 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Agree Poland while a lovely country(I have visited a number of times with my partner) is not currently what we are looking for in terms of living full time.

Also understand about language thats...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 15th 2017, 7:40 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Hi all,

Thanks for all the replies.
Poland is not an option as it doesn't offer the lifestyle we really want. Yes my partner is polish and has said in the past she may one day like to go back but...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 14th 2017, 8:27 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Re: Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Ahh no I should make that clear. I know that may seem odd but as others point out you may look to buy, visit or do X without first going or trying as such. Obviously we would look to visit a number...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 14th 2017, 8:01 am
Replies: 81
Views: 21,516
Posted By BigMak

Looking at possible move to Norway....or Iceland.....

Hello all,

I see from this forum that Norway & Iceland are not a big destination(also from other forums) for Brits or least doesn't seem to be.
As someone who did look in to moving to Canada a...
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