If you were lucky enough to be able to choose any city in the world in
which to live, which city would you choose, and what would be the deciding
factors? As the planet becomes
increasingly urban, it's getting more and
more important, and more and more difficult, to find the perfect place to live. Everyone
has a different idea of their perfect city. For example, a business person
might view business opportunities as the most important factor. A family
might value most of all the quality of the local schools.
Pretty much everybody would put house prices near the top of the list. But
these aren't the only factors to think about when choosing a city. Cost of
living is a huge factor. Just how much is it for a meal in a restaurant,
or a week's groceries? How about architecture and design?
How important is it to you to live in a city that looks good? Do you
like lots of parks and trees, or are sparkling high rise skyscrapers more to
your taste? Then, of course, there are other major issues such as
pollution, crime, the public transport system, local amenities such as swimming
pools and libraries and so much more. And one thing never to forget is the
city of your choice fun? I mean, can you go out dancing, see interesting
plays at the theatre, go to art museums or find cool shops and great places to
eat?
There are so many things to have to take into account before deciding on
your perfect place to live. To help you, here are some of the
international cities that top my list.Copenhagen is full of wonderful
architecture and design, a radical and forward looking approach to
environmental issues, a convenient and affordable transport system, and great
restaurants. Munich has more art galleries than just about any other city
in the world, wonderful architecture and, of course, great beer. If it's
shopping you want, the burgeoning Japanese cities of Fukuoka and Tokyo have
some of the best boutiques and malls on the planet, as well as exciting street
life and a fascinating mixture of popular and ancient culture.
I guess it all depends on what you want from life, and what you want from a
city. There's something out there for everyone.