Newcastle is underrated. We don't get swarms of tourists in Newcastle because everyone outside of it thinks of mining, Billy Elliott and Geordie Shore (yes, it's a rip-off of Jersey Shore) when they hear Newcastle. It's literally student heaven. In comparison to most (or all) other student towns and cities rents are cheap, going out is cheap, living is cheap in general and there's a fantastic underground alternative scene happening. Culturally Newcastle satisfies all my needs: independent cinemas, theatres, two Universities, eco-shops, etc. - It may not have the sightseeing quality that London or Edinburgh have, but it's got charm and it's unique. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else and I hope the creative scene keeps on striving without attracting too much attention that might spoil the city.