Adelaide , General info:
9/10

Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and is nestled between the ocean and the hills. Adelaide has beautiful beaches, world-class vineyards, an abundance of quality food and wine and a laid back vibe.

Adelaide is a vibrant, original and cultured capital that offers a high standard of living in a Mediterranean climate. In 2005 Adelaide was voted as one of the world’s top five cities in which to live for lifestyle?

(Economist Intelligence Unit’s Liveability Survey 2005).

Affordable housing, low living costs, great amenities and a smorgasbord of entertainment events, means that Adelaide can offer an attractive mix of great lifestyle and employment options.

All Australian capital cities offer different things. Adelaide is a city where people can still get anywhere within twenty minutes, where you can play cricket on the beach with your family and then enjoy a relaxing beer or wine at any number of bars or cafes. Adelaide is a city full of friendly, outgoing people that are more than willing to tell you how good life in South Australia is.

Adelaide , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Adelaide is the cheapest place in Australia as far as cost of living and accommodation standards go. Being so close to several wine regions also means that good, cheap wine is available from cellar doors (an added bonus!!).

Adelaide , Different stuff:
9/10

Adelaide is truely a multi cultural city which is seen through the variety of festivals that are often held here. Aside from all the food and wine festivals which are held in Norwood, Glenelg, Henley Beach, North Adelaide and more, Adelaide also hosts the Adelaide Festival, Guitar Festival, Feast Festival, Fringe Festival, Film Festivals etc. Don\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t forget that Adelaide is also home to the Tour Down Under, Classic Adelaide Rally, Clipsal 500, Adelaide Cup, Magic Millions, and plently of music events such as WOMAdelaide.

Adelaide , Don't miss:
8/10

Mount Lofty Lookout, Cleland wildlife park, Glenelg Beach, Kangaroo Island, Victor Harbour, SKYCITY casino, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Rundle Mall, The Parade in Norwood, the dining on Hutt Street and in North Adelaide, the festivals, and more! Check out GLAM Adelaide for more info on what\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s happening around town.

Adelaide , Food:
8/10

Everything is fresh and grown locally. Best place to buy is the Central Market in the city centre.

Adelaide , Hotels:
8/10

A great range of hotels are located throughout the city and suburbs catering for all tastes and budgets.

Adelaide , Safety:
9/10

Adelaide has a fantastic Police service and is generally a safe place. As with all major cities, always be cautious if walking through the city centre at night.

Oakland , General info:
9/10

Oakland is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Alameda County. Oakland is located in Northern California in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Combined statistical area#Largest CSAs-twelveth-most-populous metropolitan area in the United States. Based on 2006 statistical data, Oakland is the 44th-largest city in the United States.

Rand McNally named Oakland as having the best weather in the United States.

Oakland is a major West Coast port, and is home to several major corporations including Kaiser Permanente and Clorox, as well as corporate headquarters for nationwide businesses like Dreyer's and Cost Plus World Markets.

Oakland , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Like any big city...

Oakland , Different stuff:
9/10

Symbols of Oakland’s arrival as a modern 20th century metropolis -- the Beaux Arts-style City hall and Rotunda Building, the Tribune Tower, and the Art Deco-style Financial Center building

Oakland , Don't miss:
8/10

Dunsmuir House, Grand Lake Theatre, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Children's Fairyland, Parkway Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Preservation Park, USS Potomac-National Historic Landmark

Oakland , Food:
9/10

Jack's Bistro, Horatio's, Garibaldi's on College, Citron, ...

Oakland , Hotels:
8/10

Clarion Suites Lake Merritt Restaurant & Hotel, Jack London Square Lodging, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland Airport, Regency Inn, North Oakland, Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove, Oakland Marriott

Quality Inn, Imperial Inn, Fairfield Inn by Marriott

Oakland , Safety:
9/10

Not so safe in here ...