Over the years, I've realized that:
I don't enjoy driving.
I don't like sharing the roads with dangerous drivers (especially in my area with frequent accidents).
I don't like the costs and financial burdens associated with owning a car.
Groceries and appointments seem to be my only reason for needing a car, but I feel like I can find ways around these with proper location and route planning. Right now, I currently live in the suburbs where it's basically essential to own a car.
I'm looking for a way where I can live a life without the need for a car. It seems that by re-locating to a country with a superior transit system, it could be an option. Is this possible or am I being unrealistic? What am I missing?
How big or important of a factor was this for you when going nomad? How does it impact you?
You are on the right track, going car-free is better for you, for the environment, and for society as a whole. There are plenty of cities around the world that offer better public mass transit systems especially in Asia, usually also cheaper cleaner and more efficient than the best ones we have to offer. I was determined to switch to a car free life over a decade ago, it's not easy to convince others you just have to be focused about all your choices because it will affect every decision you make, but it also leads to a much healthier lifestyle. Not to mention your contribution also helps a cleaner environment and less wasteful spending. One day cars will be better when they're an all electric fully shared fleet maybe even self-driving then we can say they're equivalent to a mass transit system but I would still choose to walk the last mile.. walking is underrated. But to answer your question, yes, it was a significant factor.