Originally Posted By: DWallach
We figured we should start sorting this out. I thought I'd ask if anybody here has advice or thoughts.

It's a 2-3 week holiday, not a permanent move to a new locale.

Find somewhere very different, where English is spoken, with lots of interesting outdoor ancient stuff, nice weather, and decent amenities (food, accomodation, transport), and get out of your shells and see some of the planet.

If it doesn't work out, then go back to the Bay area next time. smile