Madison is located in South Central Wisconsin and is the state capital. On a national level, Madison ranks highly for educational excellence, which has resulted in many high-tech and biomedical firms opening offices there.

With a reputation as a health-conscious city, Madison has one of the most extensive bike trail systems in the USA and many major streets have designated bike lanes for safe travel. There are also lots of housing, work and grocery cooperatives.

The music, art and cultural scene is filled with such diverse events as neighbourhood block parties, roller derby and performances by one of the world’s best drum and bugle corps.