itboffin
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Yeah I’m on the cusp right now of choosing to do just that and if I should do it 100% or keep a place here as well and flip between the two countries
From my personal experience, others may say differently, I am extremely glad we kept our place in UK. Speak to lots of Brits in Portugal who have moved and took advantage of NHR and got their ten years tax free but still register at their children's address in UK, the reason, the NHS.
Must admit after seeing quite a lot of elderly couples, one passes and the other left alone in a country (where they being Brits have ( in the main) not bothered to learn the language) are then left feeling isolated and desiring to return to UK.
That is one of the main reasons we kept a place over here so if one of us was left we would have somewhere to return to and sell the place in Portugal.
Also, although the sun shines a great deal more it can become quite tedious. I am lucky, I have my cycling, but for many Brits after the initial exploration period wears off the furthest they go is the local bar, seen quite a few drink themselves into an early grave.
I know people moan about the UK but, IMHO, it still does have a lot to offer and I would never leave permanently despite having the place already set up and mortgage free.
We could go tomorrow but I don't see it happening.
+ 1Would love to move to Lake Annecy, shame about the house prices haha
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Completely gorgeous city with a paradise setting for cyclists😊
...from the wonderful flat cycle path alongside the lake, to the tough climbs that are 360 degrees.
Here's an inspiring article of what to expect in terms of scenery & gradients: https://www.cycling-challenge.com/top-5-cycling-climbs-lake-annecy/
Are you sure you've not gotten it confused with Switzerland?Yes I would certainly like to live in France, it’s so much more than the cycling though, although that is a big plus,
You only need to read @frank9755 account of riding in Australia during the Indepac to see how horrific cycling in Australia can be,