As we've seen recently, America is definitely not the happiest, or freest for that matter, of a country. The U.S. thrives on the interest of big corporations, and ultimately the people and their needs, are put on the back burner. But good news is that the world isn't all evil and unfair. Here's a list of countries that are doing it right:
1) Sweden - They will be one of the first countries to be completely fossil free, running only on renewable energy. That's amazing! I already thought that it was a great country, but when you add that in the equation, it has to be the best! One of my favorite 70's bands 'ABBA' originated here, all of the women dress super awesome in mod clothing, and the clogs, oh the clogs, I wish I had one hundred pairs. Not to mention free health care and education. Everyone is equal, whether gay, immigrant, whatever you are, you are safe. Their culture believes in having a balanced life, with less work, and more time to travel and enjoy life.
2) Canada - Now that Trump is going to be President in January, people really are thinking about moving to Canada (I'm thinking about it too). For Americans, it's a great way to be abroad, and still being close to home. It is similar to America but there is free healthcare, free education, and less drama overall. Most of the country speaks English, except for Quebec which speaks French. Basically, you can cross the border from Vermont, and you'll feel like you're in France. The air and water quality is a lot cleaner than America's (if that's hard to believe). Their prime minister is a young hot guy, and the landscape is beautiful.
3) New Zealand - It is the smaller country besides Australia without all of the dangerous wildlife. There are gorgeous beaches and crazy landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else. There are many different cultures, yet most people speak English. Their government is big on climate change belief. The population isn't huge it's basically just a laid-back, big, beautiful island, far from the madness of the world. There's lots of sheep, glaciers, wide-open spaces, nice people, and good coffee...what more do you need?
4) Denmark - For the third time since 2012, Denmark has been named the happiest country in the world. Again, free healthcare and education (Bernie Sanders wanted this for us, but half of America is trippin'). Their culture believes in less time at work, to allow for time with friends and family. They believe in treating yo' self, and the term is Hygge meaning to be cozy and happy. So have that chocolate, relax and read that book in the park! There is a huge biking culture, so they are very active. Along with free healthcare, mental illness is taken seriously, unlike America. They also like Christmas and candles, a lot, so you can't go wrong with that.
5) The Netherlands - Biking, pot cafes, and houseboats...tell me more. There are more bikes than people in Amsterdam, which is pretty awesome. Most people flock here for the 'cafes' where you can have a little 'mary jane' with your cappuccino. There are three main canals in Amsterdam so therefore, there are lots of floating homes and boat rides if you're into that. And apparently, there are many international companies in the Netherlands, looking for non-Dutch speaking employees, so that's good news if you want to move there!
So if you want to get out of the U.S. before the s*** hits the fan, these are just a few of the countries worth looking into. Especially if you are young and not tied down to a family or career, why not take a chance.
