Romania is part of the EU so staying there should not be a problem. Also, Romanian being a Latin language, will be much easier to learn for a French speaker.

Romanians come across as very friendly and down to earth and their country has changed for the better in last ten years or so. Nature wise, a very beautiful country. Affordable. That being said if you’re going to earn local wage, then salaries are low compared to Finland or Western Europe.

If you want peace and calmness the the Baltic countries and Finland are your best bet. If you want better weather and “lively” people and culture, then Romania would be more suitable.

Have you considered Reunion Island? Still part of France but tropical and amazingly beautiful but expensive.

The US is huge with small, medium sized and large cities. There’s slower paced places. Western Europe has some hectic large cities and capitals, long commutes involved and many other issues…

In his situation he just wants to get out and he needs to see which country is easy to migrate to when it comes to all the legal requirements and what not…

Life isn’t always easy in Western countries. That being said, in your situation, English speaking countries would be your best option. I’d recommend the US first and then Canada as a second choice. Moving to Canada seems a lot easier but you’d have to meet the requirements and go through the whole process.

My pleasure!

North America and Europe are very different, on energy, vibes and soul level not to mention cultural differences. I’m from Canada living in Madrid for over 12 years. I was fully bilingual prior to moving here. People think I’m a Spaniard. Deep down I don’t feel at home. It’s hard to explain. The freedom I feel while driving on American highways the daily spontaneous and friendly small talk with strangers and lots of other things…that I miss.

I won’t go back to Canada because I’m done with those harsh winters, plus, things aren’t great back home. But I’d gladly move to the US, for good.

You experienced France and gave it enough years. But your heart is back home. The US is where you truly belong. Most likely it’s time to follow your heart.

In Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal…) you’d need to learn the local language or else you won’t really be part of society. Same in France.

Lack of sunshine and overcast, cloudy weather does affect some people more than others, specially if you come from a sunny region.

Also, salaries are much lower in Southern Europe and unemployment is higher. If you work remote and don’t have to rely on local wages and local job market, then you’ll have some interesting options such as Romania, beautiful country, four seasons, affordable…

But if you need to work locally and earn local salaries, then you’d be better off in the UK, Ireland or the Netherlands. The weather is mild in all three but they all lack sunshine for most of the year, though you can take short trips to sunny location as many do. One advantage to living in Europe is how close you’re to tons of interestuig destinations, by land, sea, air…

My pick would be: The Netherlands, UK, Ireland… Housing is an issue in the Netherlands for sure but its infrastructure is far beyond that of Ireland. I just like the vibes in the Netherlands!!!

I’d also take a look at Brussels.

All that being said, I’d recommend the US over Europe! Despite the bad rap it gets, its such a diverse and amazing country with many states and cities to choose from.

I see! I’d still miss the crisp air of winter, the winter clothes and…but it’s good yo know the body adaps to most temperatures!

Me too! That’s the only reason I don’t move there, despite loving many things about the regions and its cultures.

Yes! The rain too. I honestly love places that offer four seasons.

Honestly the only downside of a place like Malaysia is its heat and humidity. I’ve never been there but I guess it’s similar to most countries in SEA region. Very hot and humid. Some people love that but others like myself, couldn’t stand it. That’s the only negative I can think of Malaysia.