Orthodox Christian countries vs Buddhist countries

[Loki]

Why not pick Russian Federation -- many more opportunities there, such a massive country with huge internal diversity. Vladivostok area looks very promising for the future decades.

[Babak]

Even though Armenia is technically in West Asia (on the border of Europe), it has culturally much more in common with Europe than with Asia, and could be considered culturally European. It is a member of numerous European organizations, including the Council of Europe. Armenia is far closer to Georgia and Greece culturally, than Iraq and Iran.

Idk about that one loki lol. Anecdotal evidence isnt much to justify anything, but with all the Armenians that ive interacted in my lifetime, they all behave a lot like Iranians and Azerbaijanis.

[Mejgusu]

Even though Armenia is technically in West Asia (on the border of Europe), it has culturally much more in common with Europe than with Asia, and could be considered culturally European. It is a member of numerous European organizations, including the Council of Europe. Armenia is far closer to Georgia and Greece culturally, than Iraq and Iran.

I agree with Babak, Armenian and Turkish culture is almost identical, both are Middle Eastern. The only difference is that I have less skin than an Armenian.

[Etelfrido]

I think I'd like to try living in both, and certainly want to visit them.

In the Orthodox side there's Greece and its history, Georgia and its distinct and mysterious culture, Romania which is a Romance country and the Slavic countries which are fine too. I think the ones that attract me the most are Greece and Georgia, though.

From the Buddhist side I think I'm mainly interested in Thailand and Vietnam, but the others are cool as well.

[Loki]

Idk about that one loki lol. Anecdotal evidence isnt much to justify anything, but with all the Armenians that ive interacted in my lifetime, they all behave a lot like Iranians and Azerbaijanis.

That could be, but I'm not really talking about behaviour, but culture. Having said that, almost all Armenians I've met were diaspora who were Westernised -- not raw off the boat.

[Loki]

I agree with Babak, Armenian and Turkish culture is almost identical, both are Middle Eastern. The only difference is that I have less skin than an Armenian.

You go to church on Christmas? Celebrate Easter?

[Mejgusu]

You go to church on Christmas? Celebrate Easter?

I exaggerated a little bit, I think the only notable difference is the religion, but I don’t think Armenians are culturally close to Europeans, at most to Greeks due Byzantine, Anatolian and Ottoman history. I would get lynched by both sides, but Turks and Armenians are culturally almost identical, even their mindset. We shouldn’t forget that Armenians also had huge Persian impact if it comes to their culture. Honestly I think Europeans want to make Armenians „European“ because of sympathy, especially since Armenians were massacred during the Ottoman empire.

[Loki]

I exaggerated a little bit, I think the only notable difference is the religion, but I don’t think Armenians are culturally close to Europeans, at most to Greeks due Byzantine, Anatolian and Ottoman history. I would get lynched by both sides, but Turks and Armenians are culturally almost identical, even their mindset. We shouldn’t forget that Armenians also had huge Persian impact if it comes to their culture. Honestly I think Europeans want to make Armenians „European“ because of sympathy, especially since Armenians were massacred during the Ottoman empire.

Many Turks have Armenian ancestry, some are not even aware of it.

[Mejgusu]

Many Turks have Armenian ancestry, some are not even aware of it.

Not many, but some, especially in Eastern provinces. There are much more hidden Armenians among Kurds, I remember when Van(big city of SE-Turkey)earthquake happened, people found a lot of Christian subjects in the ruins. Some years ago there were discussions about hidden Armenians but people stopped talking about it.

[The_Strategist]

Since I already have relatives in Serbia plus speaking same language and having similar culture that's what I would chose over southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is excellent for tourist visit but it would be culture shock to live there for a european guy.