Wanna play a REALLY fun game? It's called- "If I could live anywhere...I'd live HERE!"

[BeHereNow]

For years, I have shared this website numerous times on DU.
Especially at moments like this, when the creep of fascism
becomes ever so much more crystal clear to thinking people.

The way you play the game is this-
Go to this web site:
http://www.escapeartist.com

Peruse the various real estate listings for the country of your choice.
Mine has always been New Zealand, as many here know.

Just now- I shared this web site with another DUer on another thread
and posted my "If I could live any where" top pick for the week.
(Yes I shop for New Zealand dream properties weekly. It keeps me sane...)

So if you want to play, visit the site, select a country and a property and
post it on this thread.

Here is my current pick:
http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2005251/

Can't wait to see yours.

BHN

On edit- this thread is dedicated to Wiley50
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3487269

[slampoet]

1. East Vancouver, BC

[BeHereNow]

3. No, you have to post the link to your property listed on escapeartist.com!!!

Follow the rules of the game...
Go to the escapeartist link I posted in the OP.
Check out the listings for Vancouver.
Select a property and paste the link on this thread.

Trust me- it's FUN!!!!

BHN

[BeHereNow]

10. Here is a link to the front of my NZ dream property. Isn't it beautiful???

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/listing_img.php?re_image_id=161274
BHN:P

[slampoet]

71. Sorry I'm not here to increase the hits on other sites.

[DavidDvorkin]

72. Not West Vancouver?

I'm thinking of scenery, since I don't know anything about the makeup of the parts of the area -- although I do know that I couldn't afford West Vancouver.

[marmar]

2. Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Toronto or Montreal.....

n/t

[BeHereNow]

4. Darn it people! Read my OP and follow the directions for the game!

GO to escapeartist.com.
Pick a country.
Select a real estate listing in your country of choice
and SHARE the link with us!

BHN

[izquierdista]

5. I'll play

I went to check what they had on my favorite, but there was very little to be seen. Good. The longer it stays a secret, the better. There was this one quote that I found though:

"In summary: If you can handle the negatives, Ukraine still has a lot to offer. I prefer to live here than in the ‘states’ mostly due to the general sense of ‘Freedom’ and economic and political advantages."

How things have changed, when "behind the Iron Curtain" is a positive.

[BeHereNow]

8. You didn't find ANYTHING?

Heck...
You're no fun.

BHN

[BeHereNow]

6. Again- this is the link to my current "dream" New Zealand property...

From Escapeartist.com...

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2005251

Now go find YOUR link to your dream property in
the country you would like to escape from the BFEE to,
and PASTE IT on you post!

BHN

[tularetom]

7. House for Sale in Costa Rica

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/listing_img.php?re_image_id=210212

I like this one.

Did I do it right?

[BeHereNow]

9. PERFECT! I like your lounge! Can I come visit?

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/listing_img.php?re_image_id=210208

BHN

[AspenRose]

11. Here's mine

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2009990/

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2011273/

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2002041/

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2007443/

[BeHereNow]

13. HANDS DOWN, # 4!!!!!!!!!!

Gorgeous property!!!
I could live there...
But I have my heart set on NZ...
I will come visit you though, if you will
promise to come see me...

:hug:
BHN

[lonestarnot]

12. Sorry, The Property you selected is not listed anymore. WTF!

LOL

[BeHereNow]

15. Try again!!! Any where is better than the United State of Corporate Interests

Go fish.

:evilgrin:

BHN

[lonestarnot]

44. Caught one!

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/listing_img.php?re_image_id=179807

[BeHereNow]

49. We can build a DU resort on the top of that cliff, no?

BHN

[lonestarnot]

51. Drink lots of Guiness and riverdancedive weeeeee.

[blues90]

14. Can I break the rules ?

I don't want to look right now. I have no idea where I want to live but I do know where I don't want to live. I can't dream of even having the money , the reality is too depressing .

I want to live where it never gets above 60 degrees and the sun is not glaring until 9 pm ever . I want dry air but be near water and trees. Some place where cars are not desired and a small simple home is possible to build all on my own.

Where I can see a wild animal that is not afraid of being shot and where people near work as a unit but don't judge , they just take you for what you are.

I want to be able to tell the difference in the seasons without a clock or calander and I never want to hear the word politician ever again.

[BeHereNow]

16. It doesn't hurt to dream Blues90, isn't that the stuff music is made of???

Go ahead!
Take a look- pick a place you would LIKE to live
from escapeartist.com

BHN:hug:

[Speck Tater]

17. I don't need to go to any web site.

I know exactly where I would live. Right across the street from where I am now, so that my bedroom would have an eastern exposure instead of a western exposure. I'd rather have the first morning light coming in my bedroom window. Aside from that, everything about my current location is perfect.

[BeHereNow]

23. You're no fun... the point of the game is DREAMING.

ANY WHERE!
ANY WHERE in the world!
Go shop and get back to us with something FANTASTIC!

WE all need a break from the dismal events of today...

BHN

[Speck Tater]

29. OK. This one in Costa Rica is nice.

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/listing_img.php?re_image_id=209587

Walking distance to the botanical gardens, municipal water, electricity, Internet.

[BeHereNow]

41. NICE garden and patio area!

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/listing_img.php?re_image_id=209586
BHN

[Wiley50]

18. WOW, just wow

No one has ever dedicated a thread to me before

I'm humbled.

Well, NZ is wonderful, I'm sure.
And of course, DUer Al the Cat is there to show one around
But It seems their immigration is such
that one must be rolling in wealth or have some very needed occupation
in order to get in
I have neither
So NZ is out

Now, Central America is much easier
for instance, Panama will let you retire there
if you can prove you have $600/mo steady income
or $50,000 to invest

Belize is a bit more but not that much
or Guatemala

And, of course there are many who simply
travel back and forth from one to another every six months
renewing their visa each time

As I have a means of transportation that can get me there
even, perhaps, one that might allow me to slip out of this country
unnoticed, if I'm lucky and careful

I pick Central Americon edit: oops! I broke the rules
Unfortunately I know a bit too much about escapeartist.com
Seems the owners mainly keep up the site as a means to promore their real estate buisness

But, I have another link to share
two actually
they are forums, like DU of the sailboat expat community on the Rio Dulse in Guatemala

http://www.mayaparadise.com/bbswelcome.htm

http://www.riodulcechisme.com/

And one to gen info:

http://www.mayaparadise.com/rioinfe.htm

and one on the sailboat community:

http://www.mayaparadise.com/boatinfe.htm

[BeHereNow]

20. Well alright then!!! Go pick your dream property in Central America and paste the link here!

Get busy!
After all, this thread is dedicated to YOU!
BHN

[Wiley50]

26. Already did it on edit in #18 n/t

[Speck Tater]

24. Interesting that the CUBA properties are listed under Mexico. NT

[BeHereNow]

19. I have to go feed my fur people, they can't use a can opener...but I'll back to see your picks!

BHN

[TahitiNut]

21. Here's mine. Come swim with me? (Swimsuits optional, of course.)

Come... let's eat and enjoy the view.


Here's my humble little hovel ...



http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2011238/

I WIN!!!
:party: :party: :party: :party:

[Speck Tater]

22. Hmmm. Tsunami. Rising sea levels. No future in that spot.

If you want beach front, go inland a hundred miles and wait a few years.

[TahitiNut]

27. I'm old. I'll be dead by then. Until then, I'll ENJOY!

:silly:

[BeHereNow]

25. HELL YES!!! So far, YOU WIN BIG time!!!

And yes, I'll come swim, nekkid...
is there any other way?
Ever see a FISH in a swimsuit?
Me neither.
When in Rome...
BHN

[TahitiNut]

28. I've been close by there on islands of such amazing beauty it was literally breathtaking.

I've swum, scuba-dived, canoed, snorkeled, and just plain lazed nude in the sun there. I ain't called a "Tahiti Nut" fer nothin'. Ten million? Cheap at twice the price. Win the Lotto and I'm gone, gone, gone. Like a bird. Learning French. Eating pineapple and coconut. Ubetcha.

[tkmorris]

46. Yeah. You DO win.

That looks like nirvana to me.

[XOKCowboy]

30. I don't want to tell you where my favorite place is...

because nobody else knows how fabulous it is. Sorry. I'm stingy. :)

[devilgrrl]

31. A bed and breakfast in Chile

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2009614/

[BeHereNow]

36. I'll visit you just for THIS!

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/listing_img.php?re_image_id=203132

BHN

[AZBlue]

32. I love this site!

Browsing it put me in such a good mood!!

Here's my choice for this evening:
http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2008361/

[BeHereNow]

37. We'll have martinis in this room in your villa...

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/listing_img.php?re_image_id=185195

Hell yes, you have excellent taste.

BHN

[AZBlue]

42. Shaken or stirred?

When you dream, you should dream big! ;)

[BeHereNow]

45. Swirled BABY!

Drain the vermouth off, then swirl... ever so gently.
BHN

[AZBlue]

57. Nice, very very nice!

:D
:thumbsup:

[grannylib]

33. Here's mine - in France:

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/listing_img.php?re_image_id=210711

I'm packing my stuff right now!
:hi:

[BeHereNow]

38. Okay then! I'll come visit you! 15 rooms, plenty of room for a DU convention.

Beautiful castle...
BHN:thumbsup:

[Fox Mulder]

50. Heh...

I chose that chateau as well. :)

[provis99]

34. I'd live in the White House.

I would expect all the fringe benefits that go along with living there, too. Like domination of the world!

No real estate posting needed..I assume everyone already knows what it looks like.

[AlCzervik]

35. Monterey Bay ca.

http://www.realtor.com/search/listingdetail.aspx?sby=2&ctid=87648&ml=3&mxp=36&typ=7&sid=ed705ef8e7ec4c6cb0198116b54f4e1f&lid=1093271708&lsn=1&srcnt=119#Detail

[BeHereNow]

40. Can we have the U.S. DU convention at your place?

Great location!
BHN

[AlCzervik]

43. why not, byob but i'll supply the place, and bring me weed, house rules.

[JCMach1]

39. Already did it, making 2-3x what I would make in higher-ed in the states

Plus real vacations, holidays, and health insurance!

[Wiley50]

48. UAE! Couldn't handle it myself. you must not smoke pot 'cause you still have your head

not really an open society from what I've heard

[Eurobabe]

54. Hi JCMach, enjoy Germany!!

Wish you were our way. Next time?

[BeHereNow]

60. You're blazing the trail for the rest of us~

JCMach, our hero!

If you can do it, so can the rest of us!

BHN

[Fox Mulder]

47. France:

This apartment is located in Cannes (on the Mediterranean)

Or this Chateau in France:

Details of the chateau:
History: The home, an ancient castle that dates back to the end of 16th century. The inventory of the Heritage of the District of ARZACQ precise: " In 1547, Henry de Montesquiou, lord of Sadirac and Pomps, is taken a contract with a sanctimonious of MORLANNE to build a home. In 1580, the seigniory of POMPS belonged to the family of Saint-Cricq the heritaiere inwhich were in power during the period of 1731. The property was confiscated during the Revolution. The primitive building of the 16th centruy still remain, a hexagonal turret staircase in the middle of the south interior is still intact. It posses a dripstone arch way in the entrance. Ledifice is constructed at the edge of a gulch. At the foot of the wall of soutenement, a stone fountain is dated around 1722. Modifications of the home in the century 1800's, followed in the century 1900's. The courtyard in front of the home was closed off by stone walls and tree line.

The castle has 15 rooms total. There are several additional building on the property including a second house with 5 rooms that is currently rented. There is a natural spring that has been capped for drinking and is the only spring in the area that contains iodine. There is a lot more information available and will be made available to all serious interested parties.

Descriptions:

Land surrounding property consist of; 20 acres of hardwood, over 200sqm park, agricultural farming land, and an additional 96 acres of high quality hardwoods.

It'll never happen. Sigh.

[BeHereNow]

63. Never say never! Did you see the movie about...

The woman whose husband dumps her and her friends take her to Italy on a group bus tour?
Along the way she falls in love with a chateau she sees from the bus window.
It is for sale and she ends up buying it and fixing it up.
It is a great feel-good movie about how one's life can change in an instant.

I remember "Tuscany" was perhaps part of the title?

BHN

[Swamp Rat]

52. Oba! Quero morar aqui!!!

Villa For Sale in Marica, Brazil :: Luxurious Tropical Beach Front Villa
Sell Price: $523,000.00
Location: Rua 115 Cordeirinho Marica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Property Type: Villa
Property Details: (Approx. €356,000 or approx. £255,000)

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2007406/



Own this beautiful villa and you will be living like royalty in an exotic Brazilian paradise. Newly constructed by a developer known for his meticulous adherence to quality and high construction standards, this masterpiece will take your breath away.

Ideally located just a stone’s throw from an endless stretch of fine sand beach, spoil yourself in this beautiful villa that boasts a spacious living room, salon-library, kitchen and dining room on the main floor …all with ocean views. The kitchen has marvelous granite counter-tops that will make hours and hours of cooking pleasure.



On the second floor, picture yourself in one of the 5 bedrooms with direct sea views, watching the waves as they crash into the broad ivory shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Or relax in the fantastic open patio in either floor as you sip a cold caipirinha, watch the sunset or count the million stars at night. The tile floor all over the house adds to the luxurious feel of your cherished tropical haven. This beach front marvel has 4 bathrooms, 2 of them en-suite, which are huge, fitted and with fabulous granite counter-tops.

Enjoy the soft feel of the lush green grass on your bare feet as you cavort the expansive yard and admire the tropical landscaping of native plants and flora. Entertain your friends as they stay in your guest house complete with a living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room. Throw a party and have a blast as you grill a sumptuous selection of meats and fish in the typical Brazilian brick-laden barbecue stove with adjoining granite counter-tops. Afterwards refresh yourselves in the shimmering water of the swimming pool close by.

Of course, for your security, privacy and peace of mind, the property is surrounded with a concrete fence. The estate has a land area of 10,638 sq. feet and a built area of 4,830 sq. ft., which includes the main house, guest house and barbecue but excluding the swimming pool. Completing the package is the garage that holds 3 cars.

This magnificent villa is located in the serene coastal town of Maricá, an hour east of the famed city of Rio de Janeiro. Populated by 80,000 beautiful and friendly people, Maricá will not only serve as your dream retirement haven but it also offers exciting investment opportunities, particularly in real estate.

[BeHereNow]

62. Not bad! Not bad at all!

I'll come visit you there-
Of course I might never leave though.
But then, I am an excellent cook, so you wont want me to...
BHN

[BlooInBloo]

73. Holy crap that's cheap!

[Eurobabe]

53. I already live where I'd want to live

We packed it up 2 years ago this month. Best.Move.Ever. :hi:

Southern Germany is downright gorgeous. I say that every day.

[BeHereNow]

64. Germany is a beautiful country...

Went there on my honeymoon years ago.
Stayed in a castle type place near the Black Forest.

You are so fortunate to be living there!
BHN

[Dammit Ann]

55. Ever been to fusedworld?

[orleans]

56. got one!

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/listing_img.php?re_image_id=211053

avondale canada



98 Avondale Rd.
Avondale
Nova Scotia
Canada
Property Type: House
Property Details: Restored Victorian home (built 1910) overlooking the Avon River in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, only one hour from Halifax and the Stanfield International Airport.


Stunning 5000 square ft., turn of the century home, restored back to original hand painted walls and Oak throughout.
With 22 acres of Orchard, four levels and four outbuildings, the property is a wonderful retreat.

Build your own winery, equestrian estate, bed and breakfast or just relax in a truly unique classic home.

http://sites.google.com/site/98avondaleroad/

The main floor consists of a Queen Anne entrance, two adjoining living rooms, oak paneled Den, Dining Room, Kitchen and Pantry. Sun Room, Laundry Room and Powder Room.

The second floor consists of five bedrooms, two full baths and a sitting room/office.

The third floor consists of two large open spaces and two smaller rooms. The house has a total of over 5000 square feet on three floors plus a basement.


4 out buildings (garage/workshop/warehouse/small storage barn!)

omg!

i would absolutely LOVE to live there.

thank you!

[BeHereNow]

59. We'll eat Nova Scotia lox and bagels on the wrap around porch...

Great find Orleans!
BHN

[orleans]

66. thanks. i used to go on a real estate website all the time,

looking up houses and properties

just imagining what it would be like to live here or there with this or that.

it kept me busy and preoccupied for months.

[BeHereNow]

67. It's important to dream... especially when there is so much to despair.

And lord knows, we've got plenty of reasons to be depressed these days.
BHN

[orleans]

74. no shit. n/t

[Blue_In_AK]

58. I'm content, I love where I live.

People pay thousands and thousands of dollars to come here on vacation, and I get to see it every day. I think my life is good. When news of the world gets too heavy, I can get out of town a little ways into the wilderness or even take a walk along the Coastal Trail that doesn't involve driving anywhere, and everything looks beautiful again.

[JackRiddler]

61. Planet Regulon Nine is a paradise, I hear.

[BeHereNow]

65. But the commute is HELL!

Might be worth it though...

:P BHN

[TBF]

68. How come there are no properties in London?

I'll wait until they get one. :)

[TBF]

69. OK, I'll wait on London, but I did find this private Island near

Belize. I loved my vacation on Ambergris Caye and I could love this little island too...

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2011465/

I still want a place in London too, since we're dreaming. :)

[Sewsojm]

70. Here's mine in Beamsville, Canada

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2008948/