[matthewb0051]

If Hawaii, I would pass on Oahu. Too many people and way too many tourists. Lived there 2 years and it was incredible but for those things. Real estate prices are astronomical and you can't be sure the guy next to you doesn't have a fleet of Toyota pickups in the front yard and several hunting dogs. The other islands are supposed to be better for permanent residence.

Loved El Paso, thought I would hate it. Hot but no humidity. Our realtor told us it is cooler in the shade. Close to a bunch of cool locations and desert living is great. Texas no income tax is a bonus.

Also really loved Watertown NY, about 20 miles from Canada on I-81. But it is in NY and all of the crazy stuff imposed on the rest of the state by Albany and NYC. Small town of about 25k people that still has parades every summer and everyone gathers on the main street for them. Lots of snow if that is a bother.

If I could do any place I would place Garmisch-Partenkirken Germany very, very high on the list. About 70 miles south of Munich. A valley town, 2 actually, that are at the foot of the Alps. Unbelievably beautiful. About 4 hour drive to Milan.