Lived near here for a bit when I was a kid. Trying to get back.

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I grew up on a lake in Michigan. Glowing sunsets filled the sky with colors, reflected in the lake, and streaming into our living room windows.

Skinny dipping at night made me a lifelong sensualist. August evenings at the lake were warm as bathwater, accentuated by icy cold streams flowing up from the bottom. It was an exquisite experience I long to share.

Asmara, capital of Eritrea (although when I lived there between 1968-1972 it was considered a province of Ethiopia)... the city is a jewel, a northern Italian gem built in Mussolini’s Africa when Eritrea was an Italian colony... it is a UNESCO heritage site, filled with arguably the greatest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world - as an example, here is my addition to Atlas Obscura about one of the outstanding buildings in Asmara: [atlasobscura.com]

The country, long considered dangerous due to the repressive government, is beginning to loosen again thanks to the rapprochement with Ethiopia after 20+ years of hostility. Filled with natural beauty, important archaeological & historical sites, & a rich & hospitable culture, it was an outstanding place to live when I was there, & if I could afford the cost of the trip, I would gladly return.

edinburgh architectures spot on culture is amazing and though reserved people are generally nice and helpful to strangers and friends alike plus we have an extinct volcano plug bang in the centre

My opinion is inconsequential after reading all of you replies. Maybe this country isn't as fucked as it feels like after the news.

Bisbee, AZ. A nice quiet town with an artist community.

St Louis, I really miss the sound of gun shots, lol

Haven't found it yet.

When taking into account climate change, I think the Pacific Northwest is a solid spot. I'm considering the Olympic peninsula in the rain shadow so that the rain isn't overwhelming. Water will be less of an issue without the threat of sea level rise in many areas of regular draught conditions. Moderate temps year round are appealing. Other natural disasters will have minimal impact because of elevation, so tsunamis won't be a major factor. The Mountains and the sea are all right there.

To be quite honest I'll take North East Ohio.
After all no matter where you go you still are there.

Denver, CO. My first 5 years out of grad school, I was young, single, in a big city, had good jobs, found a wife, my daughter was born there, trout fishing in mountain lakes above 10,000 feet, disco was in full swing, great bars, real Mexican food, bought my first house. I lived there from 1976 to 1987. Still miss those days.

Right here in New Mexico. I have lived on both coasts the city life is just stressful and polluted.

I lived in Japan for four years. That's my absolute favorite place to live. But I've also been to Spain and Israel, to name a few others I'd live. If I had to pick a state, I think I had the most fun living in Chesapeake Virginia.

Austin in the 70's and 80's
Louisville, Ky
Taos, NM

I loved living in Florida near Tampa you were always an hour or so from any beach. Although I usually didn't go as much as I could have I miss it now. Moved back to Tennessee to be close to my aging mother maybe will retire there with all the rest.

Somewhere in upstate NY. NYC itself is nice to visit, but not a nice place to live, too noisy and dirty, imho. And too much crime. Upstate is quieter, and a bit slower paced.

Harvard Square is my favorite so far. It’s always interesting with lots of different people, street performers, and wonderful cafes. I could sit all day people watching

I have lived in Liverpool most of my life. Bar a brief stay in London. So this city is my only and best choice. However the question was where is the best place you have lived? That prize has to go to my ex. Sunnyside, a road built into Princes park circa 1835. The park was originally private and the houses part of the development. Now split into flats but with a back garden gate into the park and a frontage that looks out onto a wooded copse. I could look out of my front window and watch the birds and squirrels. Then wake up overlooking the tennis courts and park. No traffic noise yet only 2 1/2 miles from the city center. At one point our house was the Bolivian embassy and I entertained notions that Butch Cassidy may have visited there. I do not miss my ex but I sure do miss that flat.

El Dorado canyon, CO

Right where I am at, Clearwater Florida.

My presesent one. I have lived here since 1984. I’ve lived here alone since my husband died 8 years ago. I love the privacy and the quiet as it’s in the middle of the country with nature all around. I also had a wonderful childhood in Edinburgh but don’t believe I could go back to city living., though it’s still a great thrill returning to the city of my birth with its spectacular views.

Washington state for sure! There is so much you can do, and you live close enough to see Mount Rainer, or even close enough to go to the Dalles in Oregon. Plus they have longer summers and shorter winters compared to let's say Michigan..

New Orleans. But it's not for everyone...just my personal pick.

I have moved 23 times in my life. I was military, married my ex who was also military and stayed in til he retired, and then moved 3 times after he retired from the military and then 4 moves after divorce. So I have lived all over the US and overseas, and have ended up 50 miles from where I was born. That was not in the original life plan... Anyway, I loved Western Washington State best of all. We lived in/near Tacoma/Seattle/Everett area. So beautiful, so liberal, so many activities to do. Second favorite was the Kansas City area. I enjoyed the East Coast, so much history. Loved being close to DC, but hated the crowds, the traffic, the crumbling infrastructure. I loathed being in the south, don't deal well with heat/humidity/insects the size of cars/attitude. I also loved living in Germany, the distance thing though, can't get in the car and drive to my sister's house.

Chiang Mai, Thailand. I wish I was still there. Even when I return for visits it still feels like where my spirit wants to be. Hard to explain that, but is true.