I’ve been living in the Philippines for 2 years and I’m ready for a change.
Looking for a new place to live (U.S. or abroad) and would love your feedback. I’m looking for places that have:
Mental clarity & creative flow
Great walkability
Affordable(ish) cost of living
Emotionally open people (not just polite small talk)
Nature, good coffee, real community
Entrepreneurial / creative / digital nomad vibes
Not overstimulating or emotionally numbing
A dating scene that’s not all surface-level
Places I’m considering:
Outside the U.S.:
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Oaxaca, Mexico
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Medellín, Colombia
In the U.S.:
Greenville, SC
Chatanooga, TN
San Antonio, TX
McAllen, TX
If you’ve lived in or visited any of these—or have ADHD-friendly suggestions—I’d love to hear what worked (or didn’t) for you and why.
Thanks in advance—really appreciate your input!