06-25-2003, 07:30 PM
Yes, from what I've noticed as common in some of my friends who've come here is that they desire to be closer to "where things are happening". That is not to say that things don't happen in NZ. :) My personal opinion is that life is where you live it, and fun is where you find it.
Europe and Asia also have hubs of activity, and it has been compelling for me to explore them. Where I live is not quite a backwater, but it is extremely tame compared to NYC, Miami, or LA. I travel frequently to most major US cities for work, and most are less than 4 hours away. What is cool is that for a few hundred dollars, and a 10-hour flight I can be in Amsterdam, London, or Scandinavia anytime I'd like. From London, or Amsterdam the rest of Europe is very close. What is very far away from me are places like Tokyo, Melbourne, or Auckland.
Europe and Asia also have hubs of activity, and it has been compelling for me to explore them. Where I live is not quite a backwater, but it is extremely tame compared to NYC, Miami, or LA. I travel frequently to most major US cities for work, and most are less than 4 hours away. What is cool is that for a few hundred dollars, and a 10-hour flight I can be in Amsterdam, London, or Scandinavia anytime I'd like. From London, or Amsterdam the rest of Europe is very close. What is very far away from me are places like Tokyo, Melbourne, or Auckland.
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