Reply #5: English is spoken almost everywhere [View All]

[Red_Viking]

Especially in western Europe. You can just about always find someone who can speak English. I've traveled a little, and the only place I absolutely couldn't find an English speaker was in Morocco. They all speak French and Arabic! I resorted to drawing pictures at one point. The nicer hotels will usually have someone who speaks English. In Morocco, I ended up having a hotel employee who spoke 6 or 7 languages translate for me when I tried to buy packing tape. He was a lifesaver!

And, if you decide to emigrate, you will quickly pick up whatever language is native to your new home country. You'll quickly learn how to do the basics.

There are many travel-oriented websites that may not specifically address moving to a country permanently, but you can still gain some insight into language, cultures, standards of living, etc. I prefer Rick Steves. He's awesome.

My family is also discussing the same possibility. We're considering western Europe first, most likely Germany or France.

Good luck!

Peace,

RV