There are a lot of positives...mostly to do with cost of living. There are also a lot of negatives...mostly to do with culture and how westerners perceive that things should be. You would definitely not be in Kansas anymore.
Depends on the part of Kansas, my friend...
Homeless and poor is homeless and poor ... Regardless of location...
Ever been to the crime heavy areas in Appalachia?..
What about Southeast Chicago?
The way you speak insults the intelligence and worldliness of many of the people here.
...it's all a matter of perspective and experience...
People would rather run... Then hear the second half of ANY argument, not realizing how CONNECTED the world is...
"...hitting the fan".. is the expression...
Well... SORRY... we are all in front of the fan one way or another.
...you find true peace and enlightenment WITHIN.
But you're right, thinking that geography matters IS a very western ideal.. and I'm sorry you hold this.
Asia will be good for you.