9. Sweden
Sweden is a great choice if you are looking for a high quality of life and progressive political culture. It has been called one of the best countries to be a woman and has the most progressive views regarding gender equality. It also offers generous immigration policies, with a refugee and immigrant population of about 15%.
Sweden is not the easiest country on our list to simply drop into for a long term stay, because you will need a job offer in order to get a work visa.
However, the immigration process is well automated online, and most people can spend a few months in the country visa-free in order to network.