I'm in the US but I'm open to all suggestions. I'm at a point where I feel kinda bored where I live, and maybe its due to burn out. I want to try living in a new city, preferably somewhere that is not too expensive but offers a good quality of life. Tech scene is important but not necessary.
Somewhere in Southeast Asia like Bangkok? If you can handle the weather, living there is fun, convenient, cheap, and exciting for at least a while. Also good access to beaches and islands.
As an American, I would remark that in most of the US you won't have to adapt too much to the culture. I think that much of the northern Midwest is congenial, and mostly not too expensive.
If I was American I'd be so appreciative of how far I can go without leaving the country. Do I hate life in New York City? Check this baggage, I'm going to Guam!
Barcelona, I'd say. Foreign-friendly, ok tech culture, lots to do, plenty of cultural activities, great summers (if you can stand the tourists).<p>You'd have to learn at least spanish though, and ideally basic catalan: it's an internacional city and lots of people try to get away with speaking only english, but this is frowned upon as a lack of interest in local culture.
The Nomad List city guide may be a good starting point to compare cities, get inspired, read reviews, etc. -- <a href="https://nomadlist.com/" rel="nofollow">https://nomadlist.com/</a>
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<p>Good quality of life, yet relatively cheap. You can totally get by with English.<p>Congrats on being able to move anywhere you want.