No, the central location of Europe and middle east makes travels much faster, cheaper and easier. But let's not go there in this topic.
Yes, even my Gori wife is now beginning to accept that the so-called 'American Dream' is mostly a hype: We work like slaves, are scared to death of getting sick, have fewer vacations than Europeans, the social fabric of the society is screwed up--most people here are disconnected from others and are lonely. And for what: Cheaper food, better air, more money, bigger houses, cheaper cars, but slaves to working.
One day I foresee myself retiring to Pakistan and possibly live in northern mountain areas. I was born and raised in Karachi but can't stand big cities--especially humid cities.