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| malek |
Although New York, Paris and Sydney offer the best of the best, you may want to pack your bags and head to the No. 1 city.
TOP 10
Best Cities to Live In
By Dennis O'Connell
AskMen.com's Entertainment Correspondent
Tired of where you live? Well, we're not. That's why we've asked our readers, consulted with the experts, tracked down travel agents, and even researched the Web, to compile AskMen's top places to live. To be fair, we have selected one city from 10 different countries because we know that all countries were created equally, but some are better than others.
Oh, and for the record, the list examined the city's nightlife, standard of living, job sector, arts and culture, weather, state of affairs, and all of the other things that encompass daily life.
10. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
So what if the crime gets you [shot] down at times, and the telecommunication companies have yet to provide phones for everyone -- that is why you have mobiles, no? You can bet your last Brazilian Real that with the best beaches in the world, you will not be looking for your phone anyway. Also, this is the country that brought you Gisele Bundchen, so need we say more?
9. Frankfurt, Germany
Germany is one of the richest and most modern countries in the world. It offers great employment careers, an elevated standard of life, and is rich with history. Few countries manage to blend state of the art technology with arts and culture like the Germans do. Football is the passion and beer is the beverage of choice (or anything with alcohol content). Germany's "aversion" to military spending after World War II partially explains why it has risen so much, by pouring all of its finances into health, sciences, the economy, and all the other good things in life.
8. Paris, France
How could we leave out the City of Lights? Whether you wish to go sightseeing or spend your honeymoon in Paris, the French Capital has something for everyone. It is for this reason that many young foreigners live in Paris for a few years to learn the culture, history and the bad manners (oh c'mon, don't even think of blasting me...). Although the food will take some time to get used to, you can drink enough wine to lose your taste buds, so don't worry, be happy.
7. London, United Kingdom
While Ireland's Dublin has rapidly risen in status, London still has a unique charm amongst international cities. Yes, the weather is gloomy and many would never live there, but the raw energy of London and its deep historical roots are hard to beat. The city has also managed to do well economically, despite shunning the EU. As for Fish 'N Chips, hey, it can't be that bad with all that beer. In all fairness, there has been a culinary improvement in London in recent years, as Europeans have settled in the Foggy City and brought along their influences.
6. Hong Kong, China
Yes, Tokyo, Singapore and Bangkok have much to offer, but as the gateway into China, Hong Kong is a pearl in the Far East as capitalism has collided with communism. The place is always alive, even after the British handed the island back to the Chinese. Hong Kong is full of history and provides a glimpse of what happens when Asian beliefs meet European culture.
5. Madrid, Spain
Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla... Spain is just beautiful. The weather is great, the ladies are stunning and the food is pretty good too. While Barcelona's thriving economy would help it outrank Madrid, some of us prefer to live in peaceful times all year long; sorry Barcelona.
4. New York City, United States
San Francisco, New Orleans, Santa Fe, Seattle, Charleston, Phoenix, and Chicago are all wonderful cities. In fact, many in the panel even preferred Chicago, but New York is the capital of the world for a reason. Cosmopolitan, diverse, amazing food, great nightlife, lots to do, big parks, and the center of the business world. With Bill Clinton's wife running the State, it can only get better.
3. Rome, Italy
While Florence, Venice and Milan all got votes, Rome's popularity in international circles and its rich history, combined with its fashion, modernity, cleanliness, arts, and culture, made it stand out. If you have never been to Italy, make sure to go. If you happen to visit Europe, then consider your trip incomplete until you give Rome a visit. If the country focused more on the economy, it could place even higher, but isn't that what gives it its Italian charm?
2. Sydney, Australia
Sydney (along with Melbourne) are part of the reason why so many people love Australia. The cosmopolitan city offers great beaches, beautiful weather (albeit too hot sometimes), a strong economy, and very beautiful women who like to drink with the best of them. Too bad the ozone layer is missing above the city. The only knock against Sydney is what also gives Australia its charm -- it is too bloody far away from everything.
1. Montreal, Canada
Yes, it is very cold in the winter, but some actually like winter sports. Many do not like the weather, so why don't they ever leave Montreal? Let's see: it's the most cosmopolitan and multicultural city, which explains why it has the most beautiful women, diverse restaurants and an amazing nightlife (ask any Formula One driver).
The economy is growing rapidly, the arts and culture are extremely diverse and rich, and it offers you all four seasons to the fullest. Although the language questions become mundane, we hear that they provide for good entertainment. To top it all off, Canada is systematically voted the Top Country by the United Nations.
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| jesteraver |
Isnt Askmen.com from Montreal anyways.
They have different sites with different results for best cities in the world. Condé Nast said for the 3rd straight year Sydney was the best city. You get different results from Forbes and other magazines. Then the yearly stuff from Mercer.
| quote: | | To top it all off, Canada is systematically voted the Top Country by the United Nations. |
Used to be. Now its one of the European countries supposably. |
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| malek |
| quote: | Originally posted by jesteraver
Isnt Askmen.com from Montreal anyways.
They have different sites with different results for best cities in the world. Condé Nast said for the 3rd straight year Sydney was the best city. You get different results from Forbes and other magazines. Then the yearly stuff from Mercer.
Used to be. Now its one of the European countries supposably. |
Its at the frontpage of Netscape's portal (netscape.net)
Top country doesn't mean its the No 1, it means its in the top (the best, not the absolute bestest evar #1 in the whole universe).
And if you look at the numbers, the Top 20 countries are very very close to each other, So close that you could switch them with each other because of the error margin... did I loose you there? |
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| gorex |
Malek, so much gayness in you sig...:eek:
I just cant focuse on your posts anymore |
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| gorex |
I have to admit Mtl is gettin there.
IMO what we lack big time and is most notorius:
nice and uniform roads without any holes every second stop...
I esily imagine what tourists from europe used to their roads think when they visit mtl :wtf:
We also lack...
beaches, trance clubs :whip: , outdoor elektro events (ex.:love parade) and of course a credible hip-hop scene (le roi me représente guère :toothless |
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| Marcus007 |
Montreal has it all! Beautiful people, top fashion, a HUGE (in comparison to the rest of Canada) EDM scene. beaches, who needs Beaches when you have beautiful Mount-Royal park.
I'm surprised that we ranked number one, but I'll go with it. :)
But the thing that really took me back was the absence of Munich on that list. That place ranks number 2 on MY list. :)
MONTREAL PWNZ YOUR BONES! |
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| jesteraver |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
Its at the frontpage of Netscape's portal (netscape.net)
Top country doesn't mean its the No 1, it means its in the top (the best, not the absolute bestest evar #1 in the whole universe).
And if you look at the numbers, the Top 20 countries are very very close to each other, So close that you could switch them with each other because of the error margin... did I loose you there? |
Nope. Didn't lose me.
Oh well Montreal had to be #1 for something for once lol. Show's that were better then Toronto, so i shouldnt really complain, eh! |
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| Soundwerks |
BIG UP MTL!:D
Now all we need is an EDM radio station ;) :p (we forgot to get working on that eh?) |
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| Epicurus |
| quote: | Originally posted by Marcus007
MONTREAL PWNZ YOUR BONES! |
hahahahahaha...braught to you by Marcus' creative genius :D |
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| jesteraver |
| quote: | Originally posted by Soundwerks
BIG UP MTL!:D
Now all we need is an EDM radio station ;) :p (we forgot to get working on that eh?) |
I think people forgot... I tried to do a meet up last week. Didnt fall through.
I'll try a couple more times in May and June! |
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| Marcus007 |
Hey, I just noticed something:
| quote: | | and an amazing nightlife (ask any Formula One driver). |
Where do formula one drivers hang out? Newtown? I wanna get drunk with an F1 driver. :( |
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| oragod |
| quote: | Originally posted by gorex
I have to admit Mtl is gettin there.
IMO what we lack big time and is most notorius:
nice and uniform roads without any holes every second stop...
I esily imagine what tourists from europe used to their roads think when they visit mtl :wtf:
We also lack...
beaches, trance clubs :whip: , outdoor elektro events (ex.:love parade) and of course a credible hip-hop scene (le roi me représente guère :toothless |
I understand where you are coming from but don't you think you are being a bit trivial with your criticisms RE: montreal?...i just moved to mtl from detroit/windsor area and trust me the roads in here are a joy to drive on compared to the motown/techno city...i have been fortunate enough to be able to experience plenty of other city's & scenes in north america and consider montreal easily the most liveable urban city on the continent |
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