World's most Congested Cities (3 items)

dandy — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:18:55 GMT

Having the worst traffic can mean the worst accidents, worst pollution, worst crowding, worst commutes and a host of other ugly conditions and experiences.

Best Cities for Empty-Nesters (0 item)

globalgeer — Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:14:48 GMT

SEATTLE
Population: 3,144,715
Cost-of-Living Index: 108 (100 being national average)
Percentage of Workforce in Creative Class: 33.7%
Bohemian Indicator: 141
Creative-Class Salary Growth (2000-2005): 13.9%
MADISON, WIS.
Population: 519,330
Cost-of-Living Index: 96 (100 being national average)
Percentage of Workforce in Creative Class: 34.3%
Bohemian Indicator: 128
Creative-Class Salary Growth (2000-2005): 17.9%
CHARLESTON, W.V.
Population: 301,716
Cost-of-Living Index: 93 (100 being national average)
Percentage of Workforce in Creative Class: 27.9%
Bohemian Indicator: 69
Creative-Class Salary Growth (2000-2005): 9.8%
BOULDER, COLO.
Population: 271,934 Cost-of-Living Index: 102 (100 being national average)
Percentage of Workforce in Creative Class: 40.4%
Bohemian Indicator: 201
Creative-Class Salary Growth (2000-2005): 16.1%

Top 10 European cities with a difference (0 item)

travel — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 9:50:13 GMT

1. Rome

Traditionally studied for its prominence in the ancient world, Rome has far more to offer than just its history. It is a culturally rich, diverse city, boasting festivals like the White Night festival. The countryside allows visitors a unique view of Italy as there are many attractions for travellers to be immersed in.

2. Vienna

Renowned for its monumental affluence and architectural magnificence, Vienna is traditionally thought of as a show piece of the Habsburg Dynasty. With over 100 museums and theatres famed for their artefacts, ballet, Music and Opera, Vienna will immerse you in one of the most complete records of European cultural history.

3. Salzburg

Salzburg is renowned for its beauty and romance making it ideal for young couples who enjoy being active. There is always something to do with plenty of castles, Operas, theatres to enjoy. You can also have a slice of luxury by staying in a renovated castle. These activities and unique intellectual pursuits offered by Salzburg, makes it an intriguing and unforgettable holiday.

4. Barcelona

A vibrant city, famed for its unique blend of modern and traditional art, culture, music and dance. Whether you immerse yourself in Picasso’s artwork, Barcelona’s summer music festivals, watch a flamenco show, tantalise your taste buds with Michelin star restaurants or try traditional Catalan cuisine, you will not be disappointed by the distinctively wonderful culture that defines Barcelona

5. Paris

An inclusive city famed for its blend of art and romance, with activities to suit everyone. Whether you choose to admire the art of Lourve, enjoy the nightlife offered by the French-Latin Quarter or scale the Eiffel tower to gain a breath taking view of Paris. With Disney Land nearby, Paris is a perfect location for either family trips or a romantic weekend away.

6. Berlin

An intriguing mixture of a modern glass and steel metropolis combined with a city with deep rooted history. Modern Berlin is renowned for its nightlife featuring everything from restaurants to ultra-swank nightspots. During the day Zoologischer Garten is a shopoholic’s heaven being home to countless restaurants and shops. A visit to the Pergamon Museum will provide intrigue for all as it showcases some of the most eminent artefacts in antiquity.

7. Helsinki

Helsinki boasts some of the most inspirational open spaces, with broad walks and some of Europe’s most beautiful parks. Unlike Most European cities Helsinki doesn’t have an ‘old town’ as it was moved in the 17th Century, which means that it now showcases some of the best examples of Neoclassical architecture. Helsinki is famed for pampering its guests with some of the finest international restaurants in Europe, including Russian culinary delights.

8. Reykjavik

Famed for being Iceland’s largest port and capital city, meaning ‘steamy Bay’ was named due to its geothermal pools, which are still a must see for any visitor. Reykjavik’s Municipal Art Museum or the National Gallery, exhibit a wealth of Icelandic art and many international pieces. For a unique shopping experience visit Austurstraeti and Hafnarstraeti, which have many treasures such as handmade crafts and distinctive souvenirs for sale.

9. Dubrovnik

Quickly becoming one of Europe’s most fashionable holiday locations; Dubrovnik hosts several festivals showcasing music, theatre, film and dance. The exclusivity attributed to Dubrovnik is due to the way in which it blends historic sites with new culture, meaning if one gets bored of the festivals you can explore many of the historic sites that will provide hours of entertainment for even the most intrepid explorers.

10. Krakow

Renowned as a city steeped in history combining old world charisma in the form of architecture that has been unchanged since WWII with brilliant tourist activities. Krakow is a city alive with character and beauty, its skyline will leave you in awe, dominated by the spires of old churches, it provides a unique scenic experience. With an immense musical history which stems from the 11th century; this tradition is still championed by ‘The Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra’ and ‘Slowacki Theater’ which are celebrated for music and ballet respectively.

The world's most expensive cities (1 item)

gooo — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 2:09:46 GMT

Moscow is the world’s most expensive city! Wow!

World's Megacities Of The Future (10 items)

dandy — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:10:23 GMT

#1. Tokyo, Japan: Projected Population in 2015: 35.5 million

Top Cities List of the wolrd (3 items)

dandy — Sat, 2 Jun 2007 11:51:42 GMT

The Forbes/Milken list of Best Cities for Business and Careers

Best Places to Live (3 items)

dandy — Sun, 27 May 2007 0:59:47 GMT

top 10 Great American Towns;The world's top cities offering the best quality of life 2007

Top 100 Lists of US cities. (5 items)

dandy — Sun, 20 May 2007 7:04:42 GMT

Top 100 Biggest Cities

World's Top 100 Most Livable Cities (1 item)

travel — Sat, 12 May 2007 3:58:27 GMT

A new Mercer study ranks cities by the quality of life they offer expatriate executives and their families across the world What foreign postings are most coveted by expatriate executives? To find out, Mercer Human Resource Consulting, which provides advice to multinational companies on international assignments, has come up with a global ranking of the world's most livable cities based on 39 key quality-of-life issues. They include political stability, currency-exchange regulations, political and media censorship, school quality, housing, the environment and public safety. Mercer collected the data between September and November of 2006 and considered 215 cities around the globe. Switzerland's main commercial and cultural center, Zurich, topped the list this year, followed by Geneva, and Vancouver and Vienna, which tied for third. To see how other cities fared, check out this interactive table.