Nesher, Israel

The reality check for Americans eyeing Nesher is that this Israeli city offers little beyond the bare essentials. The Israeli Air Force once operated 61 Nesher fighter jets here, but that manufacturing legacy provides little to speak of for today's residents. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with limited French support for the IAF's existing Mirage fleet following a 1969 arms embargo. Those seeking an easy life in the sun will be disappointed - Nesher simply lacks the vibrancy and amenities of Israel's more renowned cities. This industrial town is best suited for pragmatic types content with the basics.