How much does it matter where you live?

Vancouver has long been ranked the world's most liveable city, but it lost that distinction to Melbourne in 2011. Naturally, I jumped on that bandwagon.

There are many factors to consider when deciding where to live. Where is your community? Where is your work? What do you like to do in your spare time?

I think many (most?) people end up going where their work takes them. This makes sense.
It is also very nice to be around family and old friends.

All that being said, there really is something so very special about living near the ocean. I do so love the ocean.