We absolutely love it here. It’s a bold statement to call something the best, but Manhattan just may earn the title. From the diversity (on one corner in Chinatown they sell Peking Duck, and directly across in Little Italy it’s Parmigiano Reggiano), the incredible efficiency (even Whole Food delivers), to the accessibility, NYC has something for everyone.

We could put up with the freezing cold… shivering our ass off strolling through the charming streets of the West Village still beats the 0 walk score solitary confinement that comprises most of America.

The city truly does never a sleep: an epic protest across the street lasted throughout our 20 day stay, and the ambulances and fire trucks seemed to opt for our street to transverse Manhattan. That’s okay though, it kept us out and about instead of idling on the computer.

But when it came time to viewing places to actually live our opinion changed. A 700 square foot condo that costs $2,000 a month to maintain for 1.3 million? It’s telling when it feels like a bargain to rent the same place for $5,000 per month.

And what if you have kids?

Three strikes and you’re out.

Temporarily that is. If we ever accumulate 10,000,000 dollars, 2 will surely be punted on that epic high rise overlooking the most incredible city on the planet. Even if the kids have to sleep in the kitchen.