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.

Anchorage , General info:
8/10

Anchorage is a consolidated city-borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.It is Alaska's largest city and constitutes more than two-fifths of the state's total population.

Anchorage , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Nightlife

Anchorage , Different stuff:
9/10

More than 1,600 moose live in the city of Anchorage. These wild animals share dozens of scenic trails with outdoor enthusiasts, not to mention showing up in neighborhoods and throughout downtown.

Anchorage , Don't miss:
9/10

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, usually just called the "Iditarod", is an annual sled dog race in Alaska, where mushers and teams of dogs cover about 1,151 miles (1,853 km) in ten to seventeen days.

And visit Alaska SeaLife Center & Alaska Wildlife conservation center

Anchorage , Food:
8/10

Wild Alaska salmon, Alaska king crab, Prince William Sound oysters, and fresh halibut just off the boat name just a few of many culinary highlights offered by Anchorage restaurants.

Anchorage , Hotels:
10/10

More than 7,700 guest rooms in Anchorage

Alaska Backpackers Inn

Qupqugiaq Inn

26th Street Hostel

Anchorage , Safety:
8/10

Anchorage's crime rate, both for violent and property crimes, is higher than for Alaska as a whole or for the U.S. as a whole.Anchorage, and Alaska in general, have very high rates of sexual assault in comparison with the rest of the country.