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Survey: Top Cities In The World For Livability


Many seniors retiring today have the option of choosing to move out of their home town, away from their native land and settle in a city on the other side of the world. Not only can it be less costly, safer and free of excessive taxes, but the culture more traditionally senior-friendly.

The 18th annual Mercer Quality of Life survey listed 230 cities, with the top five rankings going to Vienna, Austria, Zurich, Switzerland, Auckland, New Zealand, Munich, Germany and Vancouver, Canada. The top U.S. cities on the list, at #28 is San Francisco, #34 Boston, #35 Honolulu and #43 Chicago.

If you’re wondering, the bottom five on the list are Khartoum, Sudan, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sana’a, Yemen, and (Operation Desert Storm vets are not surprised to know) Baghdad, Iraq.
Osaka, Japan: Ancient And Modern Blend PDF Print E-mail


Osaka is a great destination for senior travelers. The city has a great mix of modern life and traditional Japanese culture without the big-city crowding of Tokyo.

The subway and train systems are excellent and cover just about the entire city area. The subway offers a one-day pass for $12, and has a great website in English offering detailed schedules and maps.

The Osaka Aqua-Liner tourist boat sails the Okawa River. Among the many historic sights along the route is Osaka Castle, an ancient fortress, featuring a museum with fascinating examples of Japan's feudal past.

While Tokyo may have more fancy Western-style restaurants, Osaka has more authentic Japanese cuisine, along with Asian-influenced flavors. The classic Dotonbori restaurant district offers a great variety of traditional Japanese food choices.
 
 
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