I lived in Finland for two years. Brutal winters, but safe and well-governed. They also are not too receptive to refugees, which are causing major problems in Sweden and Denmark.
The only other European country I will consider is Austria. Friendly people, reasonable cost of living and very pretty.
Austtralia and New Zealand are probably the closest culture match to the US. I know many immigrants both ways, and all of them seem reasonably happy.
I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Singapore. According to the expats whom I know that live there, very good, probably the best in Asia.
If you want to go to Africa, there is only one choice, Namibia. It is a huge country with a relatively small population, a pretty stable government and a great standard of living. Health-care is in general very good, and if you require serious treatment, South Africa is a two-hour plane ride away. The people are very friendly too.
> Austtralia and New Zealand are probably the closest culture match to the US. I know many immigrants both ways, and all of them seem reasonably happy.
That said:
Gun laws in both Australia and New Zealand are quite a bit stricter than what you are used to in the US. Here, it is a privilege not a right to own firearms. Handguns are very difficult to own legally: certainly it is impossible to carry them concealed or open. Not even our (unarmed) cops do that as a matter of course.
Culturally, it is fairly close to Canada by way of look-and-feel. So depending upon how easily you can get along with Canadians would be a good indicator as to whether you would find it easy to fit in here.
... and you can be bored to death in two years. Beach is restricted, you can stand in the middle of the main N-S hwy for an hour and never be in danger, only good restaurants are German, and the tallest building is about 6 stories.
OH, and in the North you may still get shot at .. is SWAPO still around?