Actually, the lifestyle FlyerInHi described is probably perfect for some people–so, IMO, and as another poster mentioned–no judgement call can really be made on who has a “better life.”
Personally, we’ve lived and visited enough places to know we want our home base to remain in San Diego, with extended travel elsewhere. We have many friends who have purchased properties elsewhere, living in two or more places, and most have ended up coming back home to CA.
They are very glad they kept their homes here–especially as they got older and couldn’t, or did not want to travel as much–so I’ve seen both sides of this equation.
All of us are only here for a relatively short time, so, again, IMO, the main thing is to love life–wherever you choose live!
