Comments on: Pondering Happiness

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:34:28 +0000

In reply to Melanie Murrish. Mexico is a great country and definitely worth a visit. When it comes to living there long term, though, it's a different story. At least for me. We always enjoy our time here, but after a few months in the same town we're usually ready to move on.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:33:06 +0000

In reply to Dominique. It's a tough decision indeed

By: Dominique

Dominique — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 06:31:29 +0000

As a European-turned-American and fellow world traveler I empathize with your deliberations, but also found myself wondering: what is the list of things you love about those European cities. I think you said it in the comments: something new to explore all the time, great rail system, diverse food … Still it would make for a great contemplative post (comparing this to Mexican/Smaller cities). Best of luck with the decision and thanks for sharing.

By: Melanie Murrish

Melanie Murrish — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 22:24:39 +0000

Ah, now this is strange because I LOVE Europe and had never had any desire to visit Mexico…….until I started reading travel blogs-I was intrigued and my interest was really piqued. So I read everything about it and thought this is a place I need to go to. However, I don’t think I was listening to my gut, I just wanted to be where the “cool” kids were. I’m not saying I don’t want to visit Mexico, I do; but I think sometimes you have a feel for a place before you even visit and I just have an affininty for European cities/large towns. IMHO you are European in need, and Tigger is community driven-this can definitely be worked out to meet everyone’s happiness. Thanks for keeping it real.x

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:42:39 +0000

In reply to Kaye. Well, you never know. We might still be here, although it's looking like we'll be leaving in March if we decide to go since that's when our lease is up. But as that is practically around the corner, we may delay a bit.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:41:47 +0000

In reply to Karen Vissage. Tigger is actually quite content to gather moss. I most definitely am not, and you are very right about the isolation of both SMA and Mexico. It was an issue before, and it remains one still for me. If they had a European-like rail system, it would be a different story maybe. :D

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:40:31 +0000

In reply to Patti. I knew it was a possibility/probability when we left Europe so no worries. ;)

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:39:47 +0000

In reply to Lisa E. It is a great town. For a long-term stay, you definitely have to be wired a certain way. If someone is a creature of habit, this is a great place to live. I am not one of those creatures, though. LOL

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:38:42 +0000

In reply to Ali. No alcohol or food? Why bother having a market then? Sheesh Berlin is high on my list, and we may end up there for at least a little bit. We definitely need to spend more time there and with you guys!

By: Ali

Ali — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:05:05 +0000

I love Europe, and Budapest is a great city, so I totally get where you’re coming from. Last winter, Andy and I were in Spain during Christmas, and even though they had their version of Christmas markets, they were pretty lame (no alcohol or food???) so we decided we really need to stay in Germany during December, no matter how cold it might be. We’re city people, so living in a smaller place just isn’t our thing. We outgrew Freiburg long before we finally admitted we needed a change. Berlin is wonderful, so much to do, so much diversity, so many international restaurants…I love it. I also understand not wanting to move, but like you said, if you’re staying in a place you just “like” because it’s easier than changing locations and dealing with bureaucratic hell (as it might be trying to get a resident’s visa in Budapest), you’ll end up even more miserable. If you do move to Europe, I hope we see you again sometime!