[quote]carter12 wrote:
Just stay away from northern Virginia.[/quote]
I second that, stay away from DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
I live near San Francisco but I would recommend San Diego. You can take the train to Mexico, and it’s not too far from L.A. They have the Chargers and I’d say year round the weather is beautiful. About the earthquakes, there generally aren’t any that cause damage other than a few moments of vibration.
[quote]nickels wrote:
If I were in Australia I wouldn’t bother coming to the U.S., unless it was to get a taste of the uniqueness of NY or LA; other than that, I imagine you’d be disappointed.[/quote]
Hmm. This nation is WAY more than NY and LA. Those are just the cliche places, and not representative of the USA.
[quote]BigRagoo wrote:
nickels wrote:
If I were in Australia I wouldn’t bother coming to the U.S., unless it was to get a taste of the uniqueness of NY or LA; other than that, I imagine you’d be disappointed.
Hmm. This nation is WAY more than NY and LA. Those are just the cliche places, and not representative of the USA. [/quote]
Completely agree. There are a lot of great cities in the U.S. and while NY and LA are nice enough… I cannot personally imaging LIVING there. Visiting, sure. But not living.
To the posters going on and on about NYC, you’re overselling the place more than a little bit. At least give the guy a balanced view, even if you love it. It’s also incredibly crowded and incredibly pricey… and not every woman is gorgeous and intelligent. 
Long time lurker here. I took a Greyhound bus trip around the US and spent a few days in different areas checking out grad schools, housing, etc.
Some places I thought would be places to live:
Charleston, SC (beaches, nightlife, downtown, housing)
Austin, TX (people, nightlife, housing, downtown, jobs)
Wilmington, NC (people, housing, downtown, beaches)
Charlotte, NC (people, nightlife, downtown, housing, jobs)
As I only spent a few days in them, I thought Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA were nice, but the ones above I liked more.
If you are to pick California, go with San Diego hands down. Everyone is calling it right on this board. Currently, I live in California in Orange County and have lived up in the Central Coast (San Luis Obispo)area as well. San Diego has the downtown, many beaches (PB, Mission, etc.), and an overall community and college (UCSD, USD, SDSU) atmosphere. The housing prices in San Diego would be my only concern.
One thing also is choosing an area that is near other areas of interest nearby (if you are not fully sure of your decision). Get some maps and demographic info and see what appeals (mountains, beaches, colleges) nearby. For example,if I choose Charlotte, NC, then I am x# of hours from Charleston, SC and x hours from Wilmington, NC. This looks attractive. If I choose Austin, TX, then I am x hours Corpus Christi-San Padre Isle (spring break/beach) areas. If I am in San Diego, etc…
Another quick recommendation is to stay in an area for a few days and ask around what others think as well. Just sit at the bar (or in a coffee shop) and see what others say. This approach helped me on my trip go to areas I would have never seen such as Charleston and Wilmington. Good luck.
In your profile, you list your occupation as “stripper”. The house next door to me is up for sale. It’s on the Connecticut shoreline. No big sharks in these waters, Long Island Sound is great for sailboat racing.
Colorado, There is something for everyone here.
The Rocky Mountains will take your breath away.
Aussies are well received.
Is there anyone who lives outside of NYC who actually calls it that? lol
PS: Cool thread.
[quote]Yo Momma wrote:
In your profile, you list your occupation as “stripper”. The house next door to me is up for sale. It’s on the Connecticut shoreline. No big sharks in these waters, Long Island Sound is great for sailboat racing.
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YOU are a shark.
Nicely played Momma.
DB
[quote]The punisher kid wrote:
live in south philly so you can run up the south philidalphia museum of arts steps every morning just like rocky. im pretty sure every athlete want’s to run up those steps at some point.[/quote]
The Phila museum of art is not in South Phila.
Its in Center city.
An there is nothing more touristy than running up the stairs.
[quote]dollarbill44 wrote:
YOU are a shark.
Nicely played Momma.
DB[/quote]
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…
[quote]nickels wrote:
If I were in Australia I wouldn’t bother coming to the U.S., unless it was to get a taste of the uniqueness of NY or LA; other than that, I imagine you’d be disappointed.[/quote]
If you think LA and NYC are the only places worth visiting in the US then youve got some travelling to do.
Here are some websites to check out:
This a cost of living calculator
This a social explore map that you can use to look at demographics of any place in the US. There are multiple variables to choose from such as education, population, income, etc.
Give it a look.
Phoenix, Arizona!
Just a few reasons:
- Great weather
- beautiful ladies wearing short skirts all year round
- lots of good clubs (esp. in Scottsdale)
- close to Cali, Mexico, Vegas etc.
- best news channel with hottest anchors
- Suns, Coyotes, Diamondbacks, Sun Devils and many other teams
[quote]King of Kings wrote:
U are selling me on San diego.What about earthquakes? Doesnt the west coast get hit with tremers all the time? or do i just watch too many movies
King of Kings[/quote]
haha…I think you watch too many movies. Yes, they will happen (in fact we are overdue for a major one) but in my life I have only experienced one major earthquake in southern California. Of course there was a major one in San Francisco as well. The thing is, there is no earthquake season, it just happens every once in a long while. Other states have a season of potential natural disasters…no thanks.
[quote]vbm537 wrote:
King of Kings wrote:
U are selling me on San diego.What about earthquakes? Doesnt the west coast get hit with tremers all the time? or do i just watch too many movies
King of Kings
haha…I think you watch too many movies. Yes, they will happen (in fact we are overdue for a major one) but in my life I have only experienced one major earthquake in southern California. Of course there was a major one in San Francisco as well. The thing is, there is no earthquake season, it just happens every once in a long while. Other states have a season of potential natural disasters…no thanks.[/quote]
But hurricane parties are FUN!!
[quote]BigRagoo wrote:
Damn, no votes for the “boot state”? Eh, I don’t blame ya.[/quote]
Thats what I was thinking, then again Louisiana usually comes in last in everything from enviroment to schools.
Still I would live in no other place than Central La. because of the people.
[quote]Yo Momma wrote:
dollarbill44 wrote:
YOU are a shark.
Nicely played Momma.
DB
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…
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Candygram!
I live in Houston, and love it here. We have,
Shitty Weather,
Horrible Traffic
Smog,
half the population does not speak english,
crime.
Wait, why the hell do I love it here? Not sure, but I do.
Chicago is my favorite city in the US though. I also have family in Charlotte, and they love it there. Lastly, another vote for Colorado, I have enjoyed every visit there, and would love to live there.
Once again, you never know where you will enjoy living until you get there and get some roots down. If you have a good social circle, and plenty to do, pretty much anywhere is livable.
[quote]APE. wrote:
BigRagoo wrote:
Damn, no votes for the “boot state”? Eh, I don’t blame ya.
Thats what I was thinking, then again Louisiana usually comes in last in everything from enviroment to schools.
Still I would live in no other place than Central La. because of the people.
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Yeah, we suck at everything except having a good time. That we are experts at.