Le Baron wrote:Cavesa wrote:we are also in the usual emmigrant/expat situation, of most longer holidays being used up by travelling back to see family and friends.
This is absolutely true! I've done it so many times. To the point where people back home said: 'why aren't you visiting this year?' But I needed to save days for other places. I've convinced my brother to visit her in August which means he gets a holiday and I save days. I think it is mutually beneficial. Though some like my sister can't afford the time or cost.
Yes, I totally understand that. And also inviting people to us helps too.
We have no doubts we'll be having many more visits from now on. Because one of our first purchases will be an extra bed. We'll have a real appartment, not this 20-25m2 joke. No extra costs for the visitors in terms of accomodation In the Switzerland, the accomodation is the worst expense (I was shocked to find hotels in the same "cheap" chains had twice the prices as in France or anywhere else in Europe).
My dad is trying to convince me to a beautiful vacation at our "summer home" in the czech mountains during my rare holidays. Don't imagine luxury, the object really needs a huuuge reconstruction. But I love it, I have many childhood memories there. But no, I don't want to go anytime soon, not while my holidays are so restricted. I already live isolated in the mountains I want to visit the people I care about and also enjoy being in a real city.
It's hard to choose sometimes.
Cavesa wrote:Move to a new place every year or every other year, problem solved But many others created
That sounds exciting and horrible in equal measure. No doubt that is Jeff's worst nightmare!
Yeah, there are some nightmarish aspects. Fortunately, my husband is wonderful at tetris, you wouldn't believe how much he can fit in a small car. I am also lucky that I am earning enough here to afford the related expenses, even though it leaves us without much of a reserve for now. The bureaucracy is a nightmare though. Today, we went to the commune in our new town/village, which is unfortunately in a new canton, so a bit like a new state again. I really needed icecream after that. My husband wished for a strong drink, but he had to drive instead The lady was nice, but the Inferno of paperwork and problems was a bit overwhelming.
But yes, living near the holiday destinations and getting to know Europe in this manner, that is wonderful.
We were just wondering a bit about the people living here for their whole lives, especially in a few towns we pass through often. If you already live in a place with some of the most beautiful views on the planet right outside your window or balcony, or just a few steps away from home, where the hell can you go on a holiday and not be disappointed?