Live Anywhere

Alex L.Feb 14, 2026

7.7

Dublin is a GOOD city for young people.The Europe IT center and perfect English environment

Alex L.Feb 7, 2026

7.8

very safe!

Alex L.Feb 7, 2026

8.4

most fun here, Thai always shows relax and friendliness

Alex L.Feb 7, 2026

8.7

very safe and the food is diverse

Alex L.Feb 4, 2026

6.4

The taxi is so expensive!! than other cities in Thailand

Alex L.Feb 4, 2026

8.7

Muay Thai, climbing, English classes, Thai cooking, meditation, mindfulness — there are classes everywhere, and most of them are easy to join even if you’re just passing through. Somewhere between trying new things, learning something with your hands, and casually connecting with people, your sense of joy slowly finds its way back.You don’t really need to have your life figured out here. You can just start by doing things that sound fun.

AnonymousFeb 4, 2026

7.9

Even though both places are “abroad,” living in Australia and living in the U.S. have felt very different to me. I spent almost six years in Melbourne. Over time, life there started to feel a bit… predictable. I used to think that moving to the U.S. would make life more exciting. But after three months here, I’ve found myself unexpectedly missing my days in Australia. Despite both being foreign countries, the overall experience couldn’t be more different. 1️⃣ Cleanliness & environment Australia simply feels cleaner. Streets in the city, beaches, and public transport are generally well maintained, and you rarely see trash lying around or deal with unpleasant smells. In contrast, some downtown areas and subway lines in the U.S. have been hard for me to adjust to. Gum stuck on seats, visibly dirty trains — on certain lines, I honestly don’t even feel comfortable sitting down. 2️⃣ Safety & sense of security I used to think Melbourne had a lot of homeless people, but in reality, most of them were quiet, keeping to themselves, often sitting on the street with a dog. Back then, I could still go out for a drink with friends after a 9 p.m. class and walk home alone without feeling unsafe (especially in the city center). In the U.S., nighttime feels very different. I rarely go out after dark — there are homeless people everywhere, police cars, ambulances, constant sirens. It creates a general sense of tension. My parents back home often worry when they see news reports. Comparatively speaking, Australia’s strict gun control does make daily life feel safer. 3️⃣ Friendliness of people For me, this hasn’t been a major difference. I’m more on the introverted side, and in both Australia and the U.S., I’ve met kind locals who are happy to help or strike up a conversation out of nowhere. Overall, both countries feel fairly welcoming and open to newcomers, at least on the surface. 4️⃣ Food Food is where Australia really wins for me. The variety and quality are impressive — great Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai food are easy to find, and the standards are consistently high. The brunch and coffee culture is also strong; I wasn’t even a coffee person before, but I ended up loving flat whites. In the U.S., aside from Mexican food, I haven’t discovered many places that truly stand out yet — which might just mean I haven’t explored enough (recommendations welcome). And tipping… that part still hurts a little every time. One universal truth, though: strawberries taste equally bad in both countries. Somehow they always have that weird, almost radish-like flavor. That said, the U.S. feels more dynamic and alive. One reason I chose to come here was because life in Australia can feel very relaxed — not in a negative way, just comfortable and steady. Over time, that comfort can turn into boredom. The scenery can start to feel repetitive, and there aren’t as many large-scale attractions or theme parks. In comparison, the U.S. offers much more variety and entertainment — plus, there’s Disney. Overall, the U.S. feels like it has a higher ceiling: more opportunities, higher potential rewards, and a stronger pull for people chasing ambitious careers and high incomes. Australia, on the other hand, feels better suited for long-term living and family life. Different places, different trade-offs — and neither is strictly better, just better for different stages of life.