Expat Focus blog points out a BBC survey of expatriate Britons that indicates that they are both happier (90%) and more homesick (76%) than others in the UK.
The survey mainly reflects opinions of retirees, and cites "British weather" as one main reason for leaving, behind "better quality of life, and the standard and cost of living in the UK". Among the negatives were "missing family and friends, traditions and culture, and the British sense of humour".
Most popular destinations were Canada, New Zealand, and Portugal; 60% said that they wouldn’t be returning.
