In the USA I can live anywhere I want but I am currently living where I want and will till I don't want to anymore.


There is a difference between being able to afford it and thriving.

If we're talking pipe-dreaming...

I would build a self-sufficient living complex on a continental coastline of Antarctica. Along with the greenhouses and warehouses It would have its own airstrip and a fleet of passenger and cargo planes and at least two long range helicopters. There would also be at least one heavy lift hovercraft. Additionally multiple 10,000 gallon or larger fuel reserves, a solar array, a geothermal plant and at least three high capacity windmills. I would have a cargo port and a fishing port with tunnel and surface access. I would own at least two cargo ships, one survival yacht and a multitude of special purpose watercraft. I would also have a fleet of winter terrain vehicles all equipped with rescue and survival gear.
I would employ 180-200 full time staff, all with their own luxury quarters, including security and another 50-75 seasonal staff. I would have at least 100 head of cattle, a few hundred chickens, a hundred or so pigs and environmental support for them. It would have a staffed and fully-equipped medical, dental and veterinarian facility.
It would have an extensive virtual library free to everyone at all times.
At least 3 high speed internet dishes, its own radio and television station and a network of Ham, CB and high frequency receiver/transmitters.
My residence would be fully automated with manual backups.

I would provide rescue and support for all the ICE teams of scientists conducting research on the continent. I would also provide them with recreational facilities, communication services and transport.
My facility would be set as neutral ground with no affiliation to any country, religion or political party. I would have at least one method of military deterrence which may or may not include nuclear.

Additionally, so above as below.
I would have subterranean facilities which support the complex in isolation if the need arises.
There would be a maintained seed bank, genetic repository and the facilities to activate them.

Well, you asked...

It used to always be Australia, but now I don't want to move that far away from my kids anymore.
I'd sure as hell would consider England, but I think I would keep main residence in my own country, in another province though, and get a 2nd/holiday home in England. Somerset
Could be that I'd end up spending most of my time in England after all, hihi.
Me LOVES England

Just thinking of that, a house in Somerset makes me feel happy! I think I'm going to fall asleep with a big smile on my face in a minute

Is the climate in Antarctica dry?

Despite its thick ice, Antarctica is classified as a desert because so little moisture falls from the sky. The inner regions of the continent receive an average of 2 inches (50 millimeters) of precipitation — primarily in the form of snow — each year. More rain falls in the Sahara desert.

Antarctica is the biggest desert in the world.



Early in my military career I was offered a place on a Seabee Team to "Winter Over" on Antarctica. I declined but often kicked myself. A missed life experience because I was short-sighted.

There are and I have followed Antarctic expedition blogs that describe life on the ICE. Some very interesting reading and oh, what an experience that must be.

Here is a source you might find interesting
http://www.antarcticatravelcentre.com.au/latest-news/