What city to avoid why?

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Topeka, Ks.

Lived there one life time!

Visited a lot of cities, wouldn't want to live there for many reasons.

1 Dirty.
2. Cost.
3. Traffic.
4. Inconsiderate people.

But enjoyed the citys on a visit:

1. London.
2. Edeinburough.
3.Vienna.
4.Budapest.
5.Munich.
6.San Francisco.
7.San Diego.
8.Denver.
9.St. Louis.
10.Louisville.
11.Nashville.
13.Memphis.
14.Atlanta.
15.Miami.
16.Ny.
17.D C.
18.Baltimore.
19.Pheniox.
20.Albaqurquia.
21.Indy.
22.Lincoln.
23.Springfield-Il. and Mo.

And others but the list is getting to long.

I have found nothing better than Good Old Kansas City inspite of what was said at one time.

If we're going international.. then I could EASILY live in London. I love it, and go there at least every other year to see my friends who live there. It's charming, clean, and full of friendly people.

[sdbeta1]

Albuquerque is a horrible city. New Mexico is full of drugs and alcohol. Not a good state at all. Des Moines is always a few years behind the times, so if anyone wants to relive a few years, move to Des Moines.

[bluefish81]

Originally Posted by sdbeta1

Des Moines is always a few years behind the times, so if anyone wants to relive a few years, move to Des Moines.

I used to think this, then I moved to Lansing - they seem to be getting a lot of things that Des Moines was getting a few years ago. I think Des Moines is also cleaner.

[shinerbock]

Minnesota, just the word sounds bad.

Regarding the NYC artist thing, I'm with you. I imagine LA is probably worse with the whole "what do you do? ---Oh I'm an actor.-----What do you really do?----Wait tables." I mean, if you've got a dream, go for it, but sometimes you should probably stop wasting your time and get a job, get an education, do something. Of course this is all rooted in my hatred for Hollywood. Actually, I hate drama majors too, no offense to any. It just annoys me to see people majoring in drama as their parents shell out 25k a year.

DG, Oh I'm def from the suburbs. My dad works in Buckhead and we have a condo up there, but I was raised in Fayette County. It has gotten so bad that I think my parents may sell the house and move up there until my dad retires.

[Jimmy Choo]

Cities to avoid (in my humble opinion):

1. NYC: great for culture but it's just too big and busy for my taste! Love to visit but always happy when it's time to go.
2. Atlanta: I just can't explain it. I have several friends who live there and love it. Everytime I go there I just hate it!!!!
3. Charlotte: This falls under the same catagory for me as Atlanta. People who live there love it. When I'm there I feel like I'm trapped in hell.....
4. Philly: I grew up about an hour from there. I try not to label cities as trashy but this one has to get the trashy label.
5. San Fran: I'm a liberal but SF is even too liberal for me! I don't need it shoved in my face every second. And I just have an issue with paying $2000/month for rent and getting a flea bag apartment.
6. The entire state of New Jersey. See Philly for the explanation.
7. Baltimore: The city has worked so hard to clean the place up but it's still not that safe. And ever since some stranger tried to get in my car while I was stopped at a light I have never been back and don't intend too.
8. Durham: until the city can get a handle on the crime and the gang violence I just can't do it. And it's a shame b/c it's a great place with great history.

Cities I would live in without question:

1. Raleigh (of course )
2. DC: if you know where you are going you are fine!
3. Miami: I love the culture in this place! It may be disgustingly hot but i would rather have that then have to break out the snow shovel!
4. San Diego: even though it's expensive as all get out I've heard nothing but good things about it from my friends who live out there.
5. San Antonio: this place is just beautiful and it's big but not too big. And it's got a lot of history and culture.