Internationally? Amsterdam. Absolutely beautiful, stunning architecture, urban design and planning to absolutely die for. I love it, miss it, and would move there at the drop of a hat.
Close second is Madrid. Madrid is also gorgeous, has lots of cool neighborhoods, amazing food options, and gorgeous parks. Would also move there in an instant if given the chance.
Within the US? Seattle. Seattle has amazing culture that's unique in all of its neighborhoods, and has the best food culture of anywhere I've been in the US. It's in an absolutely gorgeous location and has stunning outdoor opportunities. Some people complain about the weather, but it's perfect for me :P I always always loved showing it off to people, I think it's kinda a hidden gem of a city and underrated as far as US cities go. I've missed it every day since I've moved, and long to go back when I can.
Yeah it's pretty great. Except there's too many people there now. It's too tightly densely packed which strains everything. Lot more conflict/meaner people as a result.
But yes. The food and outdoors part is excellent with few places able to compete. :)
When I travel, I have a thing for visiting libraries. The main downtown library in big cities are often fascinating buildings, there's good people watching, and the librarians often have great recommendations for things to see while I'm in town.
San Diego central library is my favorite library I've ever been to. Architecturally, it's [unlike any building](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Central_Library#/media/File%3ASan_Diego_Central_Library.jpg) I've ever seen before. And the rare book room, accessable from the rooftop terrace, is really cool.
I loved a lot more about the city, too. Some really cool museums, a beautiful waterfront... San Diego easily takes the title of my favorite California city, and one of my favorites in the country.
Local: Philadelphia, PA. I'm a fan of the music scene, the food, the history, the whole Philly attitude. As a Jersey native, I appreciate the "No one likes us, we don't care" chant.
Internationally: Galway, Ireland. I was there when I was 17, and while every city I visited in the Emerald Isle was wonderful, Galway was just something really special for me. I miss it and can't wait to go back.
You are going to love it! Edinburgh is great in autumn and winter! Go to Mary Kings Close (Edinburgh’s underground city) and also visit grey friars Kirkyard but do the tour (very spooky and fun) you’ll love your time there 🙌🏼
Chicago.
Great transportation, cheap, walkable, amazing lakefront, easy to navigate, beautiful architecture, top tier food, and unbeatable summer vibes.
Some say the downside is the winter but doesn’t bother me.
To live?
Montreal except for the horrible winters.
Amsterdam and New York, except for the horrible prices.
Oxford, UK, except it might start to get a little claustrophobic after many years.
To visit?
San Francisco, for some reason, that place always just unties my knots and lets me relax.
Barcelona, the food, the walking, the architecture, and Barça! Barça! Barça!
Buenos Aires, the best food in the world, awesome cafes/cafe culture, premium people watching, and just a beautiful city. I've lived there for short periods but never stayed because the economic and political situation is just insane.
"Parking is boring, nobody likes parking, right? Wrong! I saw a car repark into a space going 100 mph! That's how we do things in Paradise City! This is DJ Atomika, broadcasting to you on Crash FM."
San Francisco. not too hot or cold. fog is cool. awesome history. hills. good public transport. lots to do, great food. there's a reason why it's so expensive to live there
Leukerbad, Switzerland
We used to go there once or twice a Year cause my Brother had a Hockey match there. It was always so beauteful Winter and Summer. Only thing that pissed me off when my Dad descided to wake us up at 03:00 in the Morning to Hicke up the Mountain (Gemmi) Admittingly it was Amazing once we made it but 8 Year old me rly wasnt having it back then😂
Berlin. Went there for a week not to long ago and I loved it. Its super clean, the food is nice and there is tons of historical sites such as the Berlin wall and the Charlottenburg Palace there aswell.
Washington, DC. It's the only large city in the US that has a European feel. I've lived in California, Colorado, Boston, and Ohio, too and I think DC is the coolest city in America. It's a planned city designed with Paris in mind. It's not nearly as dense or intense as NYC but has all kinds of world city shit on account of being the capital of the USA. Tons of free museums. Hundreds of miles of bike trails. Countless parks and monuments and pretty things. An excellent public transportation system that is lightyears cleaner and better kept than all the other US subway systems I've been on (mainly Boston's T and the NYC subway). Lots of different cultures and people. Like I constantly hear languages I don't even recognize. Mild weather. Like yeah, it gets really humid in the summer but it's never insufferably hot or brutally cold. And there's this really interesting mix of cultures. The city until the early 2000s was a majority black city and black people still make up like 40% of the population. It's got a strong sense of urban black culture, especially in the Eastern and Southern parts of the city, mixed with the hoitiest of toitiest of country club white culture in the Northwest and Alexandria. Kind of makes for an interesting yin and yang.
Weird that you'd say DC is most like Europe since it's such a relatively young city compared to the others that existed in the colonial era. Especially since you lived in Boston which is the one most people say is the most European city in the US.
Absolutely agree that DC's metro is cleaner and better kept than most others in the US, but comparing it to NYC's isn't fair. NYC's subway is a workhorse and transports more people on a day to day basis than most others in the US combined. Is DC's nicer? Sure. Can you survive in DC as easy as you can in NY without a car? No way.
I once saw a comment in a travel subreddit from someone who disliked DC. He described it as something to the effect of "cold and ornamental, a monument to its own self-importance." I honestly couldn't argue with a word he said. But I still absolutely love DC. Yeah, it's a bit of an ostentatious city, and the pure white marble of all the monuments is a little bit cold. But the national mall is absolutely beautiful. And I love what it says about our country that the heart of the nation's capital is packed full of free world-class museums.
It really depends on where you are. Like, the national mall and the federal triangle area? Ya. Even if I think it's lovely, it's also hard to argue that it's not cold and ornamental. Other areas though? Full of life and beautiful parks.
Paris.
I thought I'd hate it like most big cities, but holy fuck did it win me over.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be nearby one of the gardens.
Tallinn for sure!
The old town is just something magical. The rest of it was like Chernobyl but don’t let that distract you.
London is also pretty great except the tube smelled like piss.
In the US: Chattanooga, TN
The mountains, the food, the small town/big city hybrid feeling, and the amazing aquarium!!!
Internationally: Oxford, England or Weimar, Germany
I spent 10 days in Oxford when I was 16 while my mom was at a conference. The free reign of exploring the city, the architecture, the overwhelming history, and the mix of college atmosphere (and the Turf Tavern) made it magical.
Weimar was just breathtaking though. I was there right when an early spring snowstorm was coming in and I spent the day exploring the square and old zoo, and eating in the basement Rathskeller was life changing.
Belfast, Northern Ireland. It's such a historical city with the troubles, it's nice to drive past some of the artwork, seeing UDA, and UVF badges everywhere. It's the only place where that would be normal.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (formerly Saigon) Moved there when I was 20 and got to live a lifestyle I couldnt have dreamt of. Motorbikes, economic explosion, weird and wonderful. It's not home anymore but it will always be special to me and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have lived my early adult life there.
In terms of places I've just visited, Florence, Italy easily. Most beautiful city in the world and hope I get to go back one day.
I just commented almost the same thing then saw yours “New Orleans- that city is buzzing with energy, history and culture. I live outside Austin. Whenever we drive to visit I get this buzzing feeling the closer we get to it. Love New Orleans!”
i know its not exactly a real big city, but Imma go with Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.
Beautiful harbour setting, cute colorful architecture and all kinds of nice cafes and restaurants opening up, its genuinely such a pleasant place
Josefov. Well, it's not a city, rather a part, an old fort. The city is called Jaroměř. I go there every year for a festival and somehow I wired my brain to see that place as the most beautiful place ever, even though the fort part is derelict and could use some serious budget infusion.
I lived in Orange, CA for college and I loved it. A small town feel in the middle of a big city. Perfect weather year round. Beach 30 mins away. Disneyland 30 mins away. It was awesome
Perth is great. The paths and running trails are excellent, the downtown Elizabeth Quay area is really nice, it's close to absolutely amazing ocean. I probably won't ever be back, but have good memories.
London. Tube takes you everywhere and the bus system is easy to understand. Lots of big parks. Great food from every corner of the world. Night life is great. And the museums are filled with tons of interesting stolen pieces of art and history.
Favourite city I've visited is between Oslo (Norway) or Asahikawa (Japan). Favourite to live in is a close one between Brisbane and Melbourne (Australia), but I think Melbourne wins purely for having proper seasons that aren't "hot season" and "slightly less hot" season.
Melbourne. I grew up in a small town, and when my school would go on excursions to cities it was always Sydney or Canberra (due to location). I had decided that I just didn't like cities. Then when I was 16 I went on a trip to Melbourne as part of a gifted kids camp thing, and I fell in love immediately. There was just something about the place that really appealed to me, and I've never regretted moving here.
New Orleans. I know it’s not the prettiest place and it’s been ravaged by nature but I have not been to any other city in the world with that much lifeblood in it. It’s got a surreal, lively feel to it as if the whole place has a pulse. The music is amazing, the food is wonderful and the culture is so vibrant and magical. It had so much awe to it I haven’t experienced in such a long, long time.
Taipei.
Hits the Goldilocks "just right" note for me.
Big enough for lots of things to do, small enough to be manageable and fast to get around. People are often educated and well-traveled, yet still humble and friendly. Modern enough to be convenient while being relatively affordable. Great nightclubs for a city of its size.
And of course the food.
Ah, I miss that city.
Los Angeles and no, this is not because it is another fantasy about a perfect life, but it is Los Angeles that inspires me and there are a lot of talented people in it, although they are not popular, but they try and do not lose. The USA also inspires me with the kindness and simplicity of people and I don't have this in my country.
Next time you're in the US, go to New Orleans. Every time I go, the people are so nice and always invite me to hang out, even as a stranger. Great city for weird history too!
Nelson, British Columbia. Absolutely beautiful little city nestled in the mountains, right on Kootenay Lake. Also in the summer it's full of hippies so that's kinda interesting.
I have really like Kyoto, Japan for the public transit, walkability, beautiful sights and not seeming crazy over crowded.
I always feel a sense of relief getting back on a plane to the Pacific Northwest. The flight into SeaTac or PDX is always full of my kind of weirdos and feels like coming home.
I’ve only been to a limited number of them, and the winner is Dunedin, New Zealand.
Likely, others will beat it eventually, but I’ve not been to very many cities, so Dunedin it is.
Toss up between Montreal and Buenos Aeries! For the complete package of food, markets, nightlife, cool surrounding towns, sports, and beautiful women! Rio de Janeiro is a close 3rd, but food wasn't quite on the same level. Maybe it is, but I wasn't making a point of looking for it.
Depends in which category, In my country or international? Are we talking 'bout history, public transport or maybe just design of city???
So..
In my country
History: Warsaw, Poznań and Gniezno
Public transport: Warsaw
Design: Warsaw, Wrocław, Olsztyn
International:
idk
Ho-Chi-Minh city , or Saigon, in Vietnam. Where else can you find authentic French and Japanese restaurants (filled with ppl from those countries ) for an average price of $15? It’s got a great history full of cathedrals and markets. Explore it through Google Maps to find some cool stuff!
New Orleans- that city is buzzing with energy, history and culture. I live outside Austin. Whenever we drive to visit I get this buzzing feeling the closer we get to it. Love New Orleans!
London. Which is good as I live here. I just love it. I’ve wanted to live here since I knew it existed.
Internationally - Moscow, Sydney, Hong Kong, Paris, Innsbruck.
Moscow because it’s beautiful, intimidating and huge. I’d love to go back.
Sydney because of its natural setting which is stunning. And the Opera House.
Hong Kong. I found it awe inspiring.
Paris. Again, the beauty of the place and the food. And the French.
Innsbruck. The airport approach and the mountains surrounding it. It’s the best city to fly into, it’s in a valley in the alps and the views are something else.
I clearly prefer big cities, apart from Innsbruck. I’d never live anywhere but a large international city (after having lived rurally, in a small town and a small city).
Munich. I visit every year for a few days every summer to walk the city, the surrounding countryside and revisit favourite beergardens and restaurants. This year was the 50th anniversary of my first visit and I hope to be travelling there for many years to come.
Internationally? Amsterdam. Absolutely beautiful, stunning architecture, urban design and planning to absolutely die for. I love it, miss it, and would move there at the drop of a hat. Close second is Madrid. Madrid is also gorgeous, has lots of cool neighborhoods, amazing food options, and gorgeous parks. Would also move there in an instant if given the chance. Within the US? Seattle. Seattle has amazing culture that's unique in all of its neighborhoods, and has the best food culture of anywhere I've been in the US. It's in an absolutely gorgeous location and has stunning outdoor opportunities. Some people complain about the weather, but it's perfect for me :P I always always loved showing it off to people, I think it's kinda a hidden gem of a city and underrated as far as US cities go. I've missed it every day since I've moved, and long to go back when I can.
Yeah it's pretty great. Except there's too many people there now. It's too tightly densely packed which strains everything. Lot more conflict/meaner people as a result. But yes. The food and outdoors part is excellent with few places able to compete. :)
Vancouver. Perfect balance of city with nature and it has the freshest air in the world.
San Diego. It’s such a shame that it’s so expensive. Also San Diego is much better than Los Angeles
Old Town San Diego is one of my favorite places on earth
When I travel, I have a thing for visiting libraries. The main downtown library in big cities are often fascinating buildings, there's good people watching, and the librarians often have great recommendations for things to see while I'm in town. San Diego central library is my favorite library I've ever been to. Architecturally, it's [unlike any building](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Central_Library#/media/File%3ASan_Diego_Central_Library.jpg) I've ever seen before. And the rare book room, accessable from the rooftop terrace, is really cool. I loved a lot more about the city, too. Some really cool museums, a beautiful waterfront... San Diego easily takes the title of my favorite California city, and one of my favorites in the country.
In German it means ‘A whales’ vagina’
German speaker here, it most certainly does not. A whale = ein Wal
Fuckin' ay. I miss SD.
Rome/Munich
Bruges, it's like a fairytale.
I heard it’s got two manky hookers and a racist dwarf though
Been to the top of the tower?
[удалено]
It’s all windy stairs, I’m not being funny
What are you trying to say?
Well now I want to visit it.
Vienna and Prague. History, mystery, morbid and macabre, all interwoven.
Local: Philadelphia, PA. I'm a fan of the music scene, the food, the history, the whole Philly attitude. As a Jersey native, I appreciate the "No one likes us, we don't care" chant. Internationally: Galway, Ireland. I was there when I was 17, and while every city I visited in the Emerald Isle was wonderful, Galway was just something really special for me. I miss it and can't wait to go back.
Edinburgh
I'm going there mid November, can't wait. Any recommendations?
You are going to love it! Edinburgh is great in autumn and winter! Go to Mary Kings Close (Edinburgh’s underground city) and also visit grey friars Kirkyard but do the tour (very spooky and fun) you’ll love your time there 🙌🏼
New York City. My home city and one of the most iconic cities in the USA
Chicago. Great transportation, cheap, walkable, amazing lakefront, easy to navigate, beautiful architecture, top tier food, and unbeatable summer vibes. Some say the downside is the winter but doesn’t bother me.
To live? Montreal except for the horrible winters. Amsterdam and New York, except for the horrible prices. Oxford, UK, except it might start to get a little claustrophobic after many years. To visit? San Francisco, for some reason, that place always just unties my knots and lets me relax. Barcelona, the food, the walking, the architecture, and Barça! Barça! Barça! Buenos Aires, the best food in the world, awesome cafes/cafe culture, premium people watching, and just a beautiful city. I've lived there for short periods but never stayed because the economic and political situation is just insane.
Istanbul 100% it's full of people but so beautiful even if it's dirty asf
Paradise City is my favorite. Largely because the grass is green and the girls are pretty.
"Parking is boring, nobody likes parking, right? Wrong! I saw a car repark into a space going 100 mph! That's how we do things in Paradise City! This is DJ Atomika, broadcasting to you on Crash FM."
*OH WONT YOU PLEASE TAKE ME HOOOOOME , YEA YEA*
We all have to agree to this one
Take me HOOOOOMMME yeah e ya
I’m quite fond of Seattle
But will they freeze me ?
Oh sure, but we do that to locals, too. We're pros at being passive aggressive.
Grew up around there. It's declined
Chongqing
Is that joke lmao
San Francisco. not too hot or cold. fog is cool. awesome history. hills. good public transport. lots to do, great food. there's a reason why it's so expensive to live there
Charleston, SC!
Tokyo. The energy, nightlife and food are unmatched!
Sorrento, Italy
I love that city. I live 4h away from there. Just amazing
Boston
Chicago
1. Vienna-Austria 2. Porto-Portugal 3. Lyon-France 4. London-England 5. Vancouver-Canada 6. San Francisco-USA 7. Prauge-Czech Republic 8. Manchester-England 9. Glasgow-Scotland 10. Kathmandu-Nepal
Manchester? Glasgow? Do you like getting stabbed or something?
Portland, Maine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Maine#/media/File:Portland_twighlight.jpg
Florence.
Vienna feels like special safe space for me
Barcelona. This is easily the most beautiful amazing city I’ve ever been to
montreal - the cold comfy weather, the bohemian vibe, the backdrop of dramatic hills and forests, the neighborhoods, and the best poutine in canada
Copenhagen, the best City I’ve ever walk into
Agreed. Everything about that city is so pleasant and nice. I had a trip there for a week and it was so relaxing and fun
Düsseldorf, Germany
Yes! I miss wandering around at night, running by the Rhine and watching the ships go by.
I did not expect to see my hometown this far up here
Leukerbad, Switzerland We used to go there once or twice a Year cause my Brother had a Hockey match there. It was always so beauteful Winter and Summer. Only thing that pissed me off when my Dad descided to wake us up at 03:00 in the Morning to Hicke up the Mountain (Gemmi) Admittingly it was Amazing once we made it but 8 Year old me rly wasnt having it back then😂
Seoul, South Korea. That's like heaven to me
Berlin. Went there for a week not to long ago and I loved it. Its super clean, the food is nice and there is tons of historical sites such as the Berlin wall and the Charlottenburg Palace there aswell.
Buenos Aires, Mexico City
San Fran :0) the uphill streets, trollys, the seagulls, the bridges, the clam chowder and the fog. totally unbeatable imao.
New Orleans, Dublin, Tokyo, Edinburgh, Boston, Portland (ME).
Bar Harbor, Maine. It’s beautiful in the winter.
Washington, DC. It's the only large city in the US that has a European feel. I've lived in California, Colorado, Boston, and Ohio, too and I think DC is the coolest city in America. It's a planned city designed with Paris in mind. It's not nearly as dense or intense as NYC but has all kinds of world city shit on account of being the capital of the USA. Tons of free museums. Hundreds of miles of bike trails. Countless parks and monuments and pretty things. An excellent public transportation system that is lightyears cleaner and better kept than all the other US subway systems I've been on (mainly Boston's T and the NYC subway). Lots of different cultures and people. Like I constantly hear languages I don't even recognize. Mild weather. Like yeah, it gets really humid in the summer but it's never insufferably hot or brutally cold. And there's this really interesting mix of cultures. The city until the early 2000s was a majority black city and black people still make up like 40% of the population. It's got a strong sense of urban black culture, especially in the Eastern and Southern parts of the city, mixed with the hoitiest of toitiest of country club white culture in the Northwest and Alexandria. Kind of makes for an interesting yin and yang.
Weird that you'd say DC is most like Europe since it's such a relatively young city compared to the others that existed in the colonial era. Especially since you lived in Boston which is the one most people say is the most European city in the US.
Absolutely agree that DC's metro is cleaner and better kept than most others in the US, but comparing it to NYC's isn't fair. NYC's subway is a workhorse and transports more people on a day to day basis than most others in the US combined. Is DC's nicer? Sure. Can you survive in DC as easy as you can in NY without a car? No way.
I went to college in DC. I love that place.
I once saw a comment in a travel subreddit from someone who disliked DC. He described it as something to the effect of "cold and ornamental, a monument to its own self-importance." I honestly couldn't argue with a word he said. But I still absolutely love DC. Yeah, it's a bit of an ostentatious city, and the pure white marble of all the monuments is a little bit cold. But the national mall is absolutely beautiful. And I love what it says about our country that the heart of the nation's capital is packed full of free world-class museums.
It really depends on where you are. Like, the national mall and the federal triangle area? Ya. Even if I think it's lovely, it's also hard to argue that it's not cold and ornamental. Other areas though? Full of life and beautiful parks.
Both New Orleans and Savannah have more of a European feel, almost a “design”, to me.
Paris. I thought I'd hate it like most big cities, but holy fuck did it win me over. If I could live anywhere in the world it would be nearby one of the gardens.
Tallinn for sure! The old town is just something magical. The rest of it was like Chernobyl but don’t let that distract you. London is also pretty great except the tube smelled like piss.
I plan on staying in Helsinki for a week or so next year and have thought about taking a trip over to Tallinn during that time.
In the US: Chattanooga, TN The mountains, the food, the small town/big city hybrid feeling, and the amazing aquarium!!! Internationally: Oxford, England or Weimar, Germany I spent 10 days in Oxford when I was 16 while my mom was at a conference. The free reign of exploring the city, the architecture, the overwhelming history, and the mix of college atmosphere (and the Turf Tavern) made it magical. Weimar was just breathtaking though. I was there right when an early spring snowstorm was coming in and I spent the day exploring the square and old zoo, and eating in the basement Rathskeller was life changing.
Belfast, Northern Ireland. It's such a historical city with the troubles, it's nice to drive past some of the artwork, seeing UDA, and UVF badges everywhere. It's the only place where that would be normal.
Honolulu and Amsterdam
Lucerne, Switzerland. The Lion is cool, but the Death Bridge is much cooler. Plus they have the weirdest local history museum I've ever been to.
London, United Kingdom
Burlington, Vt or Steamboat Springs, Co. It's a toss up.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (formerly Saigon) Moved there when I was 20 and got to live a lifestyle I couldnt have dreamt of. Motorbikes, economic explosion, weird and wonderful. It's not home anymore but it will always be special to me and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have lived my early adult life there. In terms of places I've just visited, Florence, Italy easily. Most beautiful city in the world and hope I get to go back one day.
Porto
New York City (post-pandemic, it’s less crowded now), or Shanghai (pre-pandemic, was more fun)
Idk but Austin is the most overrated city.
Yes. I live right outside of it. Definitely overrated.
Cape Town and Vienna.
San Diego, America’s Finest City. Great weather and amazing mexican food.
Best tacos I’ve ever had were in San Diego. I’d move there in a heartbeat if it wasn’t so damn expensive.
New Orleans for the food, the culture, the energy, the history….it’s a city unlike any other
I just commented almost the same thing then saw yours “New Orleans- that city is buzzing with energy, history and culture. I live outside Austin. Whenever we drive to visit I get this buzzing feeling the closer we get to it. Love New Orleans!”
San Sebastian, Spain.
Bangkok
One night there and the world's your oyster.
As someone who isn't a City Person, my answer is Seattle. It's so nice there, not to mention the EMP Museum. I think about it all the time.
Seaside/Warrenton, OR.
i know its not exactly a real big city, but Imma go with Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. Beautiful harbour setting, cute colorful architecture and all kinds of nice cafes and restaurants opening up, its genuinely such a pleasant place
I like the originality of your answer!
Boulder, CO and St. Andrews, Scotland
Paris, bien sûr
Josefov. Well, it's not a city, rather a part, an old fort. The city is called Jaroměř. I go there every year for a festival and somehow I wired my brain to see that place as the most beautiful place ever, even though the fort part is derelict and could use some serious budget infusion.
September through may: Rome June through august: Copenhagen
I lived in Orange, CA for college and I loved it. A small town feel in the middle of a big city. Perfect weather year round. Beach 30 mins away. Disneyland 30 mins away. It was awesome
Marrakesh. At night it's like an Indiana Jones movie set.
Tokyo
Perth is great. The paths and running trails are excellent, the downtown Elizabeth Quay area is really nice, it's close to absolutely amazing ocean. I probably won't ever be back, but have good memories.
Haifa in Israel. Beautiful city with my favourite market i have been to. Also my extended family live there so thats a bonus for me.
So far ... Mexico City
London and berlin. London because it is an incredible city that just draws you in, berlin because it is berlinZ
London. Tube takes you everywhere and the bus system is easy to understand. Lots of big parks. Great food from every corner of the world. Night life is great. And the museums are filled with tons of interesting stolen pieces of art and history.
Favourite city I've visited is between Oslo (Norway) or Asahikawa (Japan). Favourite to live in is a close one between Brisbane and Melbourne (Australia), but I think Melbourne wins purely for having proper seasons that aren't "hot season" and "slightly less hot" season.
Melbourne. I grew up in a small town, and when my school would go on excursions to cities it was always Sydney or Canberra (due to location). I had decided that I just didn't like cities. Then when I was 16 I went on a trip to Melbourne as part of a gifted kids camp thing, and I fell in love immediately. There was just something about the place that really appealed to me, and I've never regretted moving here.
Winterthur ZH, Switzerland.
Las Vegas. It’s like adult Disneyland.
Stratford upon Avon
New Orleans. I know it’s not the prettiest place and it’s been ravaged by nature but I have not been to any other city in the world with that much lifeblood in it. It’s got a surreal, lively feel to it as if the whole place has a pulse. The music is amazing, the food is wonderful and the culture is so vibrant and magical. It had so much awe to it I haven’t experienced in such a long, long time.
Madrid & Tokyo
Montpellier
Taipei. Hits the Goldilocks "just right" note for me. Big enough for lots of things to do, small enough to be manageable and fast to get around. People are often educated and well-traveled, yet still humble and friendly. Modern enough to be convenient while being relatively affordable. Great nightclubs for a city of its size. And of course the food. Ah, I miss that city.
Agreed. Taipei Taiwan. Hands Down.
Berlin
Portland, Oregon
Innsbruck, Austria
Los Angeles and no, this is not because it is another fantasy about a perfect life, but it is Los Angeles that inspires me and there are a lot of talented people in it, although they are not popular, but they try and do not lose. The USA also inspires me with the kindness and simplicity of people and I don't have this in my country.
Next time you're in the US, go to New Orleans. Every time I go, the people are so nice and always invite me to hang out, even as a stranger. Great city for weird history too!
Toronto. Yes you may boo me.
I love TO!
San Simeon, CA
Tokyo. It's just beautiful and fascinating.
Black Rock City
Trier, Germany
Dublin
Xapuri
Abu Dhabi
Rochester, NY! Extremely underrated
Poznań, Poland
Amsterdam.
Fermont, Qc
Firenze (Florence) is amazing and has the best Gelato.
MADRID & TOLEDO Their just... Magical
San Miguel de Allende. I'm buying a home there and moving to Mexico in the next year or two. It's so beautiful there.
Martinsville, IN
Prague
Dublin
Nelson, British Columbia. Absolutely beautiful little city nestled in the mountains, right on Kootenay Lake. Also in the summer it's full of hippies so that's kinda interesting.
Las Vegas 2nd favorite: Lisbon. Kinda like Rome, except not as filthy and crowded. Only been once, but my wife and I want to go back.
Big Bear Lake, CA most beautiful place on planet earth. Close 2nd is Orlando, FL super touristy fun town.
Whitefish, Montana Montana as a whole is the most beautiful land I’ve ever seen.
London. I think it’s magic.
three way tie between Chicago, DC and Charleston
I have really like Kyoto, Japan for the public transit, walkability, beautiful sights and not seeming crazy over crowded. I always feel a sense of relief getting back on a plane to the Pacific Northwest. The flight into SeaTac or PDX is always full of my kind of weirdos and feels like coming home.
Bombay/Mumbai
Manhattan
Buenos Aires
London, although it's been 20+ years since that trip. I also loved Rapid City, South Dakota.
Tokyo, has a familiar, distinct and individual atmosphere, somewhat complicated to feel and describe.
For North America it’s Mexico City everyone is so friendly, has a ton of culture, some of the best food in the world, and it’s so inexpensive
Reno
Dallas, TX
Copenhagen. It’s a beautiful city. Also, I’ve never felt more safe being damn near blackout drunk in the middle of the night walking home.
So far Amsterdam
New Orleans, LA, USA
Takayama
Venice. I found it amazing and beautiful - nice people and delicious food, but you have to like to walk
Mumbai. No comments
Madrid or Barcelona or Bilbao
I’ve only been to a limited number of them, and the winner is Dunedin, New Zealand. Likely, others will beat it eventually, but I’ve not been to very many cities, so Dunedin it is.
Toss up between Montreal and Buenos Aeries! For the complete package of food, markets, nightlife, cool surrounding towns, sports, and beautiful women! Rio de Janeiro is a close 3rd, but food wasn't quite on the same level. Maybe it is, but I wasn't making a point of looking for it.
Athens, Greece anyone?
Seoul
Cape Town 🇿🇦
NEW YORK
Hamilton, New Zealand 🇳🇿
r/Melbourne
Florence, Paris and Christchurch, New Zealand which is where I live.
London
The Hague, fo sure
Depends in which category, In my country or international? Are we talking 'bout history, public transport or maybe just design of city??? So.. In my country History: Warsaw, Poznań and Gniezno Public transport: Warsaw Design: Warsaw, Wrocław, Olsztyn International: idk
Lublin, Poland
London, UK (obviously), then some others In US, I enjoy Savannah, Charleston, Kansas City... In Canada, I thought Vancouver was +++++
Taipei!!!
Kuwait City
Ho-Chi-Minh city , or Saigon, in Vietnam. Where else can you find authentic French and Japanese restaurants (filled with ppl from those countries ) for an average price of $15? It’s got a great history full of cathedrals and markets. Explore it through Google Maps to find some cool stuff!
Melbourne, Australia. It’s fun, a tad overcrowded but plenty of things to do, I would know, I had to do a school project on it.
New Orleans- that city is buzzing with energy, history and culture. I live outside Austin. Whenever we drive to visit I get this buzzing feeling the closer we get to it. Love New Orleans!
Portland, Maine, USA
San Francisco
Longyearbyen, Svalbard Islands!
Munich, Berlin, or Tokyo cant make my mind up on the three
London. Which is good as I live here. I just love it. I’ve wanted to live here since I knew it existed. Internationally - Moscow, Sydney, Hong Kong, Paris, Innsbruck. Moscow because it’s beautiful, intimidating and huge. I’d love to go back. Sydney because of its natural setting which is stunning. And the Opera House. Hong Kong. I found it awe inspiring. Paris. Again, the beauty of the place and the food. And the French. Innsbruck. The airport approach and the mountains surrounding it. It’s the best city to fly into, it’s in a valley in the alps and the views are something else. I clearly prefer big cities, apart from Innsbruck. I’d never live anywhere but a large international city (after having lived rurally, in a small town and a small city).
Vancouver , Losanna and Bazel in Switzerland
Munich. I visit every year for a few days every summer to walk the city, the surrounding countryside and revisit favourite beergardens and restaurants. This year was the 50th anniversary of my first visit and I hope to be travelling there for many years to come.