Where to live? It's a tough one, at least for me. Sometimes, it depends on the stage of your life. I used to be a city bug and I still love metropolis. I'm into cultural and social life, street art, vivid atmosphere that we meet in big cities. But on the other hand, I'm falling in love in peace and quiet. I like to be surrounded by nature or close to it. I appreciate small communities based on trust and care. Maybe at some point, it's not so much important where do you live but who lives with you?
Yes, and speaking of places, it's the people that make the place. I have never lived in a small and caring community, but I can imagine that it's more fun than being an anonymous part of a huge group :)