Sydney second happiest city

And I totally agree. I love Sydney second to Manila. The survey was conducted by Simon Anholt, an author and policy adviser.

Taking the first spot is Rio de Janeiro where good humor, good living and "Carnival" is associated.

Followed by Sydney, Known for balmy weather, friendly locals and an iconic opera house and Harbour Bridge. Sydney have it all, white sand beaches with sharks from time to time. lol! Day and night, there's a place to enjoy with or without spending a dime.

Rounding out the top five are third-ranked Barcelona, Spain, which Anholt calls "the classic Mediterranean city"; fourth-ranked Amsterdam, Netherlands, because Anholt's young respondents "know you can smoke dope in the bars"; and Melbourne, Australia, which makes the list simply because it's in Australia.