When I retired last year, I moved from New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, to a much smaller place on the East Coast, Napier (Pop. 60,000). I love it. I spend my time at the workbench, watching motor racing on YouTube and most days go for a cycle ride along the coast. We have a Mediterranean climate down here, so this is my routine for most of the year. No hassles, no worries (apart from the odd earthquake!). I even do the grocery shopping, but living on my own I have to!