Pack Your Bags, Change Your Life: The Ultimate Relocation Guide
It’s not uncommon to feel as though your life is stuck in a rut. Got that sinking feeling that you know exactly how your day is going to pan out? And your week? And your month? Well, if you’re scared that your life is morphing into a version of the one belonging to Bill Murray’s character in Groundhog Day, we might just be able to help. Whatever stage you’re at in life, if you’re considering packing your bags and heading off into the horizon in search of a new life and fresh adventures, we’ve got a few suggestions below about where you might go.
Ultimate Relocation Guide in your 20s
Melbourne, Australia
How about a move to Australia? We’re specifically thinking of the coastal city of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria. Its south-eastern Australian location means it features a pleasingly temperate climate, and there are plenty of beaches to enjoy.
Entertainment in the city includes major sports fixtures, art galleries, and any number of cool coffee spots. The Visit Melbourne website tells us that the city is “a place where fashion, music and food come together on the same hand-crafted ceramic plate”.
Montreal, Canada
Montreal is certainly Canadian, but it’s Canada with a distinctly French flavor. The city is in south-eastern Canada’s Quebec province and Francophile visitors fall in love with the quaint cobbled streets and Gothic revival architecture.
If you want to live somewhere with a lively nightlife, Montreal may well be for you. According to a 2023 Time Out piece, “It's official: Montreal is the party capital of Canada.”
Dublin, Ireland
Set along the banks of the picturesque River Liffey, Dublin is an Irish gem steeped in history. It’s a welcoming city which the Ireland website describes as “intimate as a village, and as friendly as an Irish pub”.
If you’re a music-lover, Dublin should definitely be on your shortlist for relocation. Street musicians, park festivals and traditional folk music all play their part in making the city an aural delight.
Barcelona, Spain
With its legendary nightlife, hot Mediterranean sun, and Spanish culture, Barcelona has much to recommend it as a place to resettle. If art is your thing you’ll find plenty to swoon over here as well.
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For a start there’s the uniquely intriguing architecture of the Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s masterwork. And if sport floats your boat, with its stunning stadium and passionate supporters, FC Barcelona is one of Europe’s top soccer teams.