2026 States & Countries Draft: Our Top Places to Live (Massachusetts, Scotland, Japan & More)
Hosts Brittany and Josh revisit the three-state and five-country lists they made a year ago by doing a card-based “draft” of where they could actually see themselves living, influenced by their recent travels. Brittany wins first pick for both rounds and drafts states Massachusetts, Vermont, Washington, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, citing East Coast fall vibes, small-town charm, coastal access, and proximity to cities and Canada. Josh drafts Oregon, Maine, New Hampshire, New York (upstate), and Alaska, highlighting outdoorsy living, walkability, public safety, and wilderness appeal. For countries, Brittany chooses Scotland, Belgium, Portugal, Finland, and Denmark, emphasizing scenery, community, social programs, and public transit; Josh drafts Norway, Japan, Austria, Slovenia, and France for similar reasons plus food culture. They also add sixth picks (PA/Sweden; MN/Ireland) and preview a next episode on Fox Valley local restaurants.
00:00 Podcast intro and draft rules 01:53 Drawing cards for states 02:43 First picks Massachusetts and Oregon 06:56 Round two Vermont and Maine 09:38 Round three Washington and New Hampshire 12:55 Final rounds Connecticut Rhode Island New York Alaska 19:43 Recap and shuffle for countries 22:32 Countries draft Scotland and Norway 25:40 Belgium Pick Explained 27:21 Japan Foodie Debate 29:45 Portugal And Visa Talk 32:49 Austria Mountains And Transit 35:43 Finland Northern Lights Hype 39:27 Slovenia As Hidden Gem 41:44 Denmark Work Life Balance 44:15 France And Wales Honorable 46:30 Final Lists And Wrap Up
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