China

I've been seriously considering living in China, teaching English.

Nothing like learning another culture to make you more cultured, and this one is fascinating. From the everyday customs (put water on skin in morning, skin in water at night) to the special occasion tea ceremony, to food (if it moves or the sun shines on it back, eat it."

Though truth be told, I'm a little wary of that last one. They do eat everything there, to the point where it's 100% acceptable to spit food out of your mouth onto the table if you don't like it. Wow. It is even considered acceptable to offer food to guests that you yourself would never eat! It is not acceptable to not try it, but, you can always spit it out.

Evidently, Americans are somewhat of a celebrity status there... I was told to expect frequent dinners with the mayor and other government officials.

No ovens or clothes dryers... a bit pretentious when your neighbors might not even have electricity!

Still, I think I'd love it there. Only one hangup... the bath house is where people go at night to cleanse themselves, relax, and purify the body of the day's toxins. The problem? You walk in, and at your first steps in the door, assistants take off all your clothes (can have them washed and dried if you want).

Hmm... poses a problem for a girl in transition...

They've not much experience with transsexuals, but from what I gather, the view on gay sex is, "fine, just don't let it get in the way of your family responsibilities." Wow, just like the greeks!