четверг, 3 января 2013 г.

Choosing the perfect city



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.