Thinking About Moving...outside of USA

[DonP]

Well wherever you go you have to make sure they have Wi fi so you can keep in touch with us or you will go nuts.

I like Mexico, we work with churches and orphanages and Indians up in the mountains.

Some of Africa is nice too. There is a Pharmacist who got tired of the hassles with the IRS, sold his chain of Pharmacies and moved. He builds orphanage group homes and puts 40 kids in one with 2 widows to care for them and then seeks to get churches to take one on at $100/ mo to feed them.
Swaziland is nice, Zambia is too but not much good food there.
You want somewhere where you don't have to live on Shima and Fish heads and tails.
Or American bible College in Malawi, you can take care of the missionary teachers kids.

Don't come to Washington. They just raised our sales tax to 10% and they are talking about a state income tax too.
I can definitely get you a job as a teacher and nurse in an Orphanage of 40 with a school that handles 200 kids. I think it pays $50 / month
The govt schools in Zambia pay $700 / month so when the teachers get experience with him and there is an opening the leave for the govt school

 

[Montanablue]

Uganda. Get in touch with Phil Proctor...an OPC missionary there (I can get you in touch with him), and you can put your nursing skills to work. The cost of living there is CHEAP! What's more it is considered a Christian nation.

Second this. I have an OPC friend who was sharing the OPC work in Uganda with me. It sounds like God's doing some incredible things there.

 

[QueenEsther]

My husband will want to read this!

A few years ago I was considering working at a Christian youth hostel in Amsterdam. It sounded like a good opportunity to meet new people and what not..

 

[Skyler]

I've always wanted to visit Japan.

Oh, but make sure that wherever you go, you have an Internet connection. That way you can still get on the Board.

 

[AThornquist]

Uganda. Get in touch with Phil Proctor...an OPC missionary there (I can get you in touch with him), and you can put your nursing skills to work. The cost of living there is CHEAP! What's more it is considered a Christian nation.

Second this. I have an OPC friend who was sharing the OPC work in Uganda with me. It sounds like God's doing some incredible things there.

My church has ministry partners in Uganda as well (though we are Reformed baptist), and like you say, it really does sound like God has been doing amazing things in that country.

 

[Ivan]

If you want a REALLY foreign cross-cultural experience, try California. We have a little bit of everything.

That is the last place to where I would move...sorry no offense!

Okay, then Texas!

 

[ReformedChapin]

Don't do Guatemala.

My father has a business overthere and the crime rate is through the roof. I would like to see more reformed missions there though.

 

[py3ak]

Do something out of the ordinary - go to Estonia or Brunei.

 

[jwithnell]

My sister has lived in Germany since the mid-80s and just loves it. From what I understand, you can find some good reformed churches in western Australia, but there's a lot of distance between them. I'd love to spend some time in northern England.

In my single days, I'd stay in hostels when I traveled and would run into people bumming their way around the world. Met some interesting folks and the discussions could be great.

 

[OPC'n]

If you want a REALLY foreign cross-cultural experience, try California. We have a little bit of everything.

He's right! You haven't seen diversity until you've been to the land of fruits and nuts (which may or may not be referring to agriculture).

That is the last place to where I would move...sorry no offense!

Oh RIGHT moving, not traveling. True. Flee Sodom! FLEE!

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Hey Sarah, what kind of weather do you like? That might help narrow down the suggestions.

I don't like really hot weather and I do like the four seasons but it isn't necessary.

 

[Theognome]

If you want a REALLY foreign cross-cultural experience, try California. We have a little bit of everything.

He's right! You haven't seen diversity until you've been to the land of fruits and nuts (which may or may not be referring to agriculture).

That is the last place to where I would move...sorry no offense!

Oh RIGHT moving, not traveling. True. Flee Sodom! FLEE!

-----Added 4/9/2009 at 03:21:58 EST-----

Hey Sarah, what kind of weather do you like? That might help narrow down the suggestions.

I don't like really hot weather and I do like the four seasons but it isn't necessary.

You like four seasons? Move to Vivaldi.

Theognome

 

[Idelette]

How about Montenegro? I heard its one of the best small cities in Europe....pleasant weather, mountains in the background, rivers...beautiful European architecture, plenty of culture and good food, and more affordable than other European cities.....and the town is built right on the coast of the Black Sea!

Montenegro travel guide - Wikitravel

 

[PresbyDane]

How about Montenegro? I heard its one of the best small cities in Europe....pleasant weather, mountains in the background, rivers...beautiful European architecture, plenty of culture and good food, and more affordable than other European cities.....and the town is built right on the coast of the Black Sea!

Montenegro travel guide - Wikitravel

And covered in Militant muslims!!!!

Are you trying to kill her?

 

[Berean]

And covered in Militant muslims!!!!

Sounds more like an anthill in Texas!

 

[PresbyDane]

And covered in Militant muslims!!!!

Sounds more like an anthill in Texas!

 

[Kevin]

Uganda. Get in touch with Phil Proctor...an OPC missionary there (I can get you in touch with him), and you can put your nursing skills to work. The cost of living there is CHEAP! What's more it is considered a Christian nation.

You know Phil? Cool!

 

[Idelette]

How about Montenegro? I heard its one of the best small cities in Europe....pleasant weather, mountains in the background, rivers...beautiful European architecture, plenty of culture and good food, and more affordable than other European cities.....and the town is built right on the coast of the Black Sea!

Montenegro travel guide - Wikitravel

And covered in Militant muslims!!!!

Are you trying to kill her?

LOL! I had no idea....but hey, thats a great witnessing opportunity!!!

 

[nicnap]

Uganda. Get in touch with Phil Proctor...an OPC missionary there (I can get you in touch with him), and you can put your nursing skills to work. The cost of living there is CHEAP! What's more it is considered a Christian nation.

You know Phil? Cool!

I do...I stayed with him for a week, while in Uganda one summer. I keep up with him - not as regularly as I should - but fairly in contact. He and his family are all dear people.

 

[JBaldwin]

Wow, reading through this thread, I had no idea how many American PB folks had traveled and lived outside the USA. I lived in France and England and loved it, but I have been back in the USA now for 18 years. Things have changed a lot in those countries since then.

With the way the world is rapidly changing, I don't really think anywhere is any country better off than here. However, given the opportunity, I'd move outside the country and live somewhere a little less in the "line of fire" for the sake of my children.

It's definitely worth the trouble to move outside the country and see the way the rest of the world lives. It is also a great opportunity for personal stretching and ministry. Go for it.

 

[lshepler412]

How about the Czech Republic? There is a Reformed church in Prague and also a new plant in Ziln. Check out the link below. You're brave to think of moving to a different country. I found it hard just moving from PA to OH.

MTW Czech Rep.

 

[OPC'n]

No communist country please. You guys have given me a lot to consider. What is fun is hearing about everyone's experiences.

 

[lshepler412]

Now that the Iron Curtain has lifted, I think it is free.

 

[forgivenmuch]

Now that the Iron Curtain has lifted, I think it is free.

Yes, it is a democratic nation.

 

[Michael Doyle]

Scotland is where I would consider. It is in need of reformed missionaries to battle post modernism and I understand the people to be very warm and inviting. What I have heard anyhow.

 

[N. Eshelman]

You could move to Sudan. There is an RP mission there with some great people.

Cush4Christ

 

[A.J.]

Try Southeast Asia. It has a rich history and culture. You will find here all sorts of Chinese and Indian cultural influences on the one hand, and Western ones on the other. There are vibrant Reformed communities also throughout the region.

 

[Berean]

Are you packed yet? Have you purchased a globe?

 

[Hamalas]

This thread is giving me a severe case of the traveling bug..........

 

[govols]

After spending about 9 weeks in India for business, I would move there in a heart beat. I got a chance to visit a few reformed churches there and wept to see what they had to go through just to get to hear the Word and how they absolutely loved hearing it preached.

Wonderful people and the food is most excellent. Can even find some steak there too - have to look really hard though. Got 2 delicous filet minons, loaded baked potato, salad and 2 cokes for a whopping $8.00. Went quite a few times in Bangalaru.

 

[OPC'n]

Are you packed yet? Have you purchased a globe?

Not yet! But I do need to buy a globe, eh!