Across
- 1. The high cost of Tokyo rent is often offset by the fact that many companies pay for their employees' commutes.
- 7. New York City offers diverse career prospects, including professional "line-standers" who queue for others.
- 9. Prospective personnel in Antarctica (scientists, support staff) must have their wisdom teeth removed to prevent remote medical emergencies.
- 10. Urban density allows niche industries, like luxury cat hotels, to flourish where rural demand is too low.
- 11. Relocating to the remote island of Tristan da Cunha requires government approval and a guaranteed job offer.
Down
- 2. Earthship homes aim for self-sufficiency by combining solar and wind power, rainwater collection, greywater recycling, and food production.
- 3. The ability to connect to the internet or communication networks. - Estonia offers such high connectivity that high-speed internet is considered a fundamental human right.
- 4. The upkeep of Venice's historic buildings is a constant battle against the rising salt water.
- 5. In the Atacama Desert, water is so scarce that locals collect it from the morning fog using giant nets.
- 6. In a desert in South Australia, amenities like shops and hotels are built underground due to the extreme heat.
- 8. The reliability of Japanese trains is so high that a 20-second delay can trigger a formal public apology.