Sing the praises of your area!
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i) loads of museums, bookstores, galleries etc
ii) great cemeteries, parks, river walks. With no mad farmer around to shout "geet oorf my land!!!"
iii) Good transport links.
iv) Fantastic bargains if you seek them out. There are barber shops in north London offering hair cuts at 5.50 a time!
v) Opportunity to eat well and at a low cost in ethnic quarters- I'm not talking about Brick Lane for curries, for example I often like to head down to the Portugues cafe-bars in Stockwell. The one chance I get to drink good coffee at a reasonable price
vi) Generally it's a better place to get work
I'm not saying London doesn't have negative points, and I still think Madrid's a better option (for my tastes anyway), but London certainly deserves its image as one of the world's great cities.
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Re: Sing the praises of your area!
Steviedeluxe has answered for me. Thanks
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I adore London but wouldn't want to live there.
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Re: Sing the praises of your area!
I lived in London for 19 years and if I could afford a house in the centre I would be tempted to return but that also goes for the centre of Madrid or Glasgow. I like extremes, sleepy country villages, distant islands or city centres. I would die on an urbanisation or the suburbs of a big city.
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Being just a simple country boy I can't say that London really rocks my boat,but my daughter has lived there for 12 yrs and the never ending list of attractions and things of interest that she gets to see never ceases to amaze me.
Many say its a young persons city,...whatever.
In any event,without doubt, it's one of the most diverse ,if not the most diverse city in the World.
Many say its a young persons city,...whatever.
In any event,without doubt, it's one of the most diverse ,if not the most diverse city in the World.
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Re: Sing the praises of your area!
all i have to say is la mela near sorbas ,
wonderfull people
great views
brill tapas bar
peace and quiet
relaxing way of life
one problem i am not there full time yet.but nearly.
wonderfull people
great views
brill tapas bar
peace and quiet
relaxing way of life
one problem i am not there full time yet.but nearly.
#25
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UK;
A village 15 mins from Cardiff, award winning pub/restaurant 50 yards away and plenty of other places nearby, 15 mins to beaches, easy access to shops to keep the Mrs happy.Local Welsh lamb and Welsh black beef freely available.
History and culture all around. Country walks on my doorstep, flat countryside for cycling.Small village community, lots of good neighbours, and have friends we have known for 20 years, never seen any crime.
Hospital and schools etc all near etc......
España;
Small village 25 mins from the beaches, bars and restaurant within walking distance, and plenty within 30 min drive. Easy access to shops etc.. Good neighbours, and have made friends easily.
Good supply of fresh fish and shellfish in restaurants and shops.The weather is good most of the time, and is a great place to get away from it all and chill out!
A village 15 mins from Cardiff, award winning pub/restaurant 50 yards away and plenty of other places nearby, 15 mins to beaches, easy access to shops to keep the Mrs happy.Local Welsh lamb and Welsh black beef freely available.
History and culture all around. Country walks on my doorstep, flat countryside for cycling.Small village community, lots of good neighbours, and have friends we have known for 20 years, never seen any crime.
Hospital and schools etc all near etc......
España;
Small village 25 mins from the beaches, bars and restaurant within walking distance, and plenty within 30 min drive. Easy access to shops etc.. Good neighbours, and have made friends easily.
Good supply of fresh fish and shellfish in restaurants and shops.The weather is good most of the time, and is a great place to get away from it all and chill out!
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Re: Sing the praises of your area!
UK;
A village 15 mins from Cardiff, award winning pub/restaurant 50 yards away and plenty of other places nearby, 15 mins to beaches, easy access to shops to keep the Mrs happy.Local Welsh lamb and Welsh black beef freely available.
History and culture all around. Country walks on my doorstep, flat countryside for cycling.Small village community, lots of good neighbours, and have friends we have known for 20 years, never seen any crime.
Hospital and schools etc all near etc......
España;
Small village 25 mins from the beaches, bars and restaurant within walking distance, and plenty within 30 min drive. Easy access to shops etc.. Good neighbours, and have made friends easily.
Good supply of fresh fish and shellfish in restaurants and shops.The weather is good most of the time, and is a great place to get away from it all and chill out!
A village 15 mins from Cardiff, award winning pub/restaurant 50 yards away and plenty of other places nearby, 15 mins to beaches, easy access to shops to keep the Mrs happy.Local Welsh lamb and Welsh black beef freely available.
History and culture all around. Country walks on my doorstep, flat countryside for cycling.Small village community, lots of good neighbours, and have friends we have known for 20 years, never seen any crime.
Hospital and schools etc all near etc......
España;
Small village 25 mins from the beaches, bars and restaurant within walking distance, and plenty within 30 min drive. Easy access to shops etc.. Good neighbours, and have made friends easily.
Good supply of fresh fish and shellfish in restaurants and shops.The weather is good most of the time, and is a great place to get away from it all and chill out!
#27
Re: Sing the praises of your area!
I lived in London for 19 years and if I could afford a house in the centre I would be tempted to return but that also goes for the centre of Madrid or Glasgow. I like extremes, sleepy country villages, distant islands or city centres. I would die on an urbanisation or the suburbs of a big city.
But the specific location? Well campo obviously. Could be closer to the village but I've never been happy with that idea! Door to parking space I can be on the beach or in a chiringuito or Malaga central in not much more than 45 minutes & that's fine for me.
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Re: Sing the praises of your area!
I lived and worked in London for 30 years, starting as an economic migrant (from Scotland), then making the best of it, getting used to it and finally loving it. It provided my children with an excellent start in life and they are now well-equipped to lead successful lives, although they have all chosen to live elsewhere.
So have I, although I retain my love for London but realise that it has changed too much for me ever to return permanently.
But some of it has come with me to Spain, I can walk to bars, shops and places to hear a Cockney accent, and a Glaswegian runs a bar here too. And on St Patrick's Day the place is packed.
I appreciate the sentiments people have for rural fincas, with or without donkeys, but it's not for me.
So have I, although I retain my love for London but realise that it has changed too much for me ever to return permanently.
But some of it has come with me to Spain, I can walk to bars, shops and places to hear a Cockney accent, and a Glaswegian runs a bar here too. And on St Patrick's Day the place is packed.
I appreciate the sentiments people have for rural fincas, with or without donkeys, but it's not for me.
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I would love a rural finca, all mod cons including CH, lots of land but 5 mins from a lovely beach,shops and restaurants
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You know, I wonder if it isn't the attraction of opposites?
I was born in London, couldn't wait to get away. A friend down the road, his wife was born in a Spanish hamlet, then moved to London, came back, but loved London and would move back if she could. He's London born and loves it out here.
I was born in London, couldn't wait to get away. A friend down the road, his wife was born in a Spanish hamlet, then moved to London, came back, but loved London and would move back if she could. He's London born and loves it out here.