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Looking for my place · Joined: 09 Sep 2005 Posts: 49 Location: Portland

Any opinions on the best place for single women in their 30s.... from all my research this is what I conclude but would love to hear other opinions....

Europe is great but the money and legal issues make it near impossible to get a decent job.

Asia is a single mans paradise but most Asia men are not into North American women.

Latin American is amazing and the people are warm, but culturally most people are married and having children at a young age (early 20s).

Any experiences to confirm or contradict this?

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Middle East might be an option. As for Latin America, I don't know, you'll probably have your choice of guy, if that's what you're looking for, but you'll work a lot.

What are you looking for exactly? Money? A relationship? Travel? Nice weather? Let us know and we could help you.

Anjin-san Hashimoto · Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 18 Location: Hong Kong

thelmadatter · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:38 pm Post subject: Mexican guys

denise · Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish

I agree with the comments about Asian men. That stereotypical guy described by Anjin-san, the one who just wants to play video games and sleep, certainly would not interest me!

I was hit on and asked out more times than I can remember in Chile and Peru. Some of them seemed interested in getting a date, some of them were just creeps who hooted at any female that passed by, and some were presumably just practicing their English and/or trying to be cute (as in the 80ish-year-old guy who asked me to marry him when I walked by him).

In the Middle East, dating the locals really isn't terribly common and it often raises eyebrows, so you're basically left with your fellow foreigners and colleagues.

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naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

I think getting hit on depends a lot on your looks. For example here in Peru, unfortunalety blondes get hit on more than black haired people. That's just the way it is here.

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

Pay no attention to Sharter, he or she is clearly in need of attention.

Age notwithstanding, foreign women are generally a bit of a novelty in Ecuador and most of Latin America. Plenty of attention on offer, but I don't know that it's attention that most enjoy.

Honestly, though- anyplace that offers a reasonably vibrant social scene, meaning practically any moderately sized city without undue cultural restrictions, is a good place to meet people, regardless of gender.

Best,
Justin

MO39 · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject:

thelmadatter · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject: mad

MOD EDIT

Dunno about the ugly part, but Im more than happy to state Im a bit mad. But then I thought all EFL's were pretty much crazy....

Mr. Kalgukshi · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject:

This thread will remain active to the extent that no more sexist or racist comments are posted.

Sour Grape · Joined: 10 May 2005 Posts: 241

Try Spain or Italy - the men there will be better looking than the ones in English countries and will love to sleep with British / North American women.

As a last resort, try anywhere with lots of rugby clubs, especially the initiation parties for new members.

Looking for my place · Joined: 09 Sep 2005 Posts: 49 Location: Portland

To answer your question Naturegirl,,, I want it all and maybe that is why I can't find that place....

I want warm weather, close beaches, open and friendly people and a decent salary where I am able to pocket a bit...

johnslat · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:15 am Post subject:

Try Indonesia - warm (actually, hot) weather, beautiful beaches. VERY friendly people, and you can get a decent salary if you land the right job.
Regards,
John

MO39 · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:06 am Post subject:

Serious_Fun · Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 1171 Location: terra incognita