Dear people
I'm seeking information about how to travel to any of these destinations: Seychelles, Maldives, Tahaa and Raiatea, Vanuatu, Phi Phi Island and Phuket (or anywhere else in the Indian or Pacific Ocean that is recommendable), and set up a new life there. I'm planning on staying forever. I don't know where to start, so I hope you can answer some of my questions, or direct me to the right place or person(s).
As said above, I'm interested in moving and working in any of the destinations. I have never been there, but I'm keen on leaving cold Denmark for a warmer place. Is it all possible to get a decent place to stay, and a job?
About myself I can tell you that I'm a 38-old male, working as a photographer and partly as a DJ. After a terrible split-up with my girlfriend, I want to move on and try something new in my life. I'm born and raised in Denmark, and hold no criminal records of any kind.
I'm looking on the calendar and thinking to be moving out there in the beginning of May 2013. I will work with whatever comes at hand - photography, DJ'ing, hotel, tourism, whatever, as long as I can get far far away from Denmark. I do not hold any big degree in any kind of education, but I have being a part of the successfully build up of the biggest music show in Denmark (Danish DeeJay Awards) and for many years worked within the field of music and culture, and therefore I consider myself as an valuable asset for anyone hiring persons for any cultural jobs. I also consider myself as very service minded and polite, with good manners and appearance.
If you know anything about moving to, living and working in any of the mentioned places (and consider yourself an expert on any of the destinations), please let me know. Help from locals in any of the places with be gold!
I have loads of questions I hope to get answered. First and foremost about work permit, resident permit, and job situation. Info about setting up a small personal company (photography, without the need to bring in x amount of foreign currency to do so. Also a bit of info on how long I can live without a job if I'm carrying a bag of let's say 10.000 euros.
I like:
relaxation
silence
to have a decent work and wage
to have a decent place to live (I don't need much space, but I want to live on my own)
Nice people around me
I dislike:
Too much crowded places
"Everyday problems" you would expect to find in any western country that doesn't seem to work at all
Too much noise (even though I work as a DJ from time to time)
Stress
Snakes, spiders, bugs and other such "animals"
I wish to settle down somewhere, in a small house or apartment near the beach. Basically I just need money enough so I can pay my rent, bills, get food on the table, and perhaps save up a little bit. I don't expect anything to come easy, but I will contribute to the environment I'm in, take my fair share of work etc. I don't mean this to be a laid back holiday for the rest of my life. But I'm too stressed and tired of the daily rat race in the so called civilized world.
Am I being too naive here?
Looking forward to hear from you
Brian