Which countries/continents offer the best quality of life as per your experience?

[MechEng]

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Edited September 8, 2024 by MechEng

[zen]

Would have voted for Scandinavia if not for the racism wave esp. fueled due to recent refugee migration from the Middle East.
 

In Europe, there is the language issue as well. And there are sophisticated scammers who are always willing to take your $$$.

Australia appears to be racists too. NZ has relatively limited opportunities unless you want to set up a biz relevant to that region. 
 

Would have said Canada, if not for the recent wave of immigration and the increasing crime rate and inflation.

 

Quality of life depends on $$$. If you have $$$, you can turn any region into a quality experience. If not, even in the best region, you are basically a slave (unless you have a C level or a relatively high post or a highly rated professional or a big business owner) doing jobs for other people to make ends meet.

 

There is no ideal option. It is more about an individual’s needs.
 

[MechEng]

8 minutes ago, zen said:

Would have voted for Scandinavia if not for the racism wave esp. fueled due to recent refugee migration from the Middle East.
 

In Europe, there is the language issue as well. And there are sophisticated scammers who are always willing to take your $$$.

Australia appears to be racists too. NZ has relatively limited opportunities unless you want to set up a biz relevant to that region. 
 

Would have said Canada, if not for the recent wave of immigration and the increasing crime rate and inflation.

 

Quality of life depends on $$$. If you have $$$, you can turn any region into a quality experience. If not, even in the best region, you are basically a slave (unless you have a C level or a relatively high post or a highly rated professional or a big business owner) doing jobs for other people to make ends meet.

 

There is no ideal option. It is more about an individual’s needs.
 

 

I dont think Indian tourists should face any issues, right? 

 

Or is there a negative image of Indians in the whole of Europe?

[zen]

24 minutes ago, MechEng said:

 

I dont think Indian tourists should face any issues, right? 

 

Or is there a negative image of Indians in the whole of Europe?

I have not faced racism in general because I look more or less like an European. 
 

But when you start talking with someone, then you can face an issue when you don’t speak the local language. 
 

A couple of examples: 

a) In Luzern in Switzerland, I was in a tram. A fat German speaking man sat opposite to me. He smiled at me and started speaking in German. When I told him that I do not speak German, his smile vanished and he looked away. 
 

b) In Frankfurt, I was on an U-Bahn (Metro/Subway) heading to the airport. I asked someone in English about how long before we get to the airport. He started shouting at me in German (maybe something like foreigners get out of my country). Someone sensible intervened, told me to ignore the person, and when I should look to get off.

 

These are only two incidences that I recall. I have traveled a lot in German speaking areas without issues. Therefore, we can say it is not widespread.
 

But it could be a different experience for those who look like they are foreigners. Of course, there are thieves, untrustworthy taxi drivers, and pickpockets to be watchful off in certain regions. 

Overall, I have been treated well. The ladies in Europe are usually hitting on me. 
 

For many of these places, tourism is a big revenue stream so they look to keep the environment good for tourist. 

Edited September 8, 2024 by zen

[MechEng]

4 hours ago, zen said:

I have not faced racism in general because I look more or less like an European. 
 

But when you start talking with someone, then you can face an issue when you don’t speak the local language. 
 

A couple of examples: 

a) In Luzern in Switzerland, I was in a tram. A fat German speaking man sat opposite to me. He smiled at me and started speaking in German. When I told him that I do not speak German, his smile vanished and he looked away. 
 

b) In Frankfurt, I was on an U-Bahn (Metro/Subway) heading to the airport. I asked someone in English about how long before we get to the airport. He started shouting at me in German (maybe something like foreigners get out of my country). Someone sensible intervened, told me to ignore the person, and when I should look to get off.

 

These are only two incidences that I recall. I have traveled a lot in German speaking areas without issues. Therefore, we can say it is not widespread.
 

But it could be a different experience for those who look like they are foreigners. Of course, there are thieves, untrustworthy taxi drivers, and pickpockets to be watchful off in certain regions. 

Overall, I have been treated well. The ladies in Europe are usually hitting on me. 
 

For many of these places, tourism is a big revenue stream so they look to keep the environment good for tourist. 

 

Ladies in India also hit on me. When they find out that I am ogling at them, they take their chappals out and then "hit on me".

[zen]

6 minutes ago, MechEng said:

 

Ladies in India also hit on me. When they find out that I am ogling at them, they take their chappals out and then "hit on me".

Go by the saying - “ladies first”. Let a lady show some interest first (and if they like you, they do tend to make some sort of a move including lingering around to give you an opportunity to speak to them), before you begin to think about her. Otherwise, it can be perceived as bad manners. 

Edited September 8, 2024 by zen

[MechEng]

On 9/8/2024 at 1:42 PM, zen said:

I have not faced racism in general because I look more or less like an European. 
 

But when you start talking with someone, then you can face an issue when you don’t speak the local language. 
 

A couple of examples: 

a) In Luzern in Switzerland, I was in a tram. A fat German speaking man sat opposite to me. He smiled at me and started speaking in German. When I told him that I do not speak German, his smile vanished and he looked away. 
 

b) In Frankfurt, I was on an U-Bahn (Metro/Subway) heading to the airport. I asked someone in English about how long before we get to the airport. He started shouting at me in German (maybe something like foreigners get out of my country). Someone sensible intervened, told me to ignore the person, and when I should look to get off.

 

These are only two incidences that I recall. I have traveled a lot in German speaking areas without issues. Therefore, we can say it is not widespread.
 

But it could be a different experience for those who look like they are foreigners. Of course, there are thieves, untrustworthy taxi drivers, and pickpockets to be watchful off in certain regions. 

Overall, I have been treated well. The ladies in Europe are usually hitting on me. 
 

For many of these places, tourism is a big revenue stream so they look to keep the environment good for tourist. 

 

Just came back yesterday from my 10 day trip to Georgia (Sakartvelo). Damn! You could feel it in the air that you're not welcomed there.

 

I sometimes feel that India itself is so complex and diverse that it's not necessary to splurge your money and visit places where you're looked down. Better off exploring states like Rajasthan, Punjab, Deccan region etc.  

[jf1gp_1]

On 9/8/2024 at 1:28 PM, MechEng said:

 

I dont think Indian tourists should face any issues, right? 

 

Or is there a negative image of Indians in the whole of Europe?

Indians not having negative image is not possible

[MechEng]

5 hours ago, jf1gp_1 said:

Indians not having negative image is not possible

 

In a serious note, we are guilty of a lot of chhapri stuff we do when abroad.

 

For example, plucking of fruits from trees which are not located in public areas/properties, seen this myself when in West Asia.

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