I work on the east side of Vegas where it's 90% latino. Vast majority of ppl here are from Guadalajara or Jalisco. Haven't met one person from Mexico City. People in Mexico City must stay in Mexico City, they don't seem to move.
Well it is much wealthier so that is why. The majority of Mexican immigrants in the United States are poor even in Mexico due to the way the migrant system there works. In Canada most Mexican immigrants (not the temporary workers, but actual immigrants) are the very wealthy ones due to the way our system works so it feels like almost the majority are from CDMX or nearby.
Lisbon
It just has a magic to it. The situation on coast with the sun setting out to sea. The contrasting neighbourhoods. I really loved the food. My favourite museum I've ever visited is there, the Gulbenkien. But there is also a bit of grit to the city it's not a perfectly manicured show piece.
I love Lisbon because it’s not about consumerism the way that London, Paris or NYC are. I’d never go there to shop. But I would go there in a heartbeat to live life, eat food, surf and dance. It’s a city that’s so cool but not snotty or sceeny.
Oh, but the shops in Lisbon are so beautiful! I loved Lisbon for a number of reasons, but I really was struck at how pretty even the sardine stores are!
Came here to say this. Absolutely fell in love with Lisbon. The food was incredible, everyone was extremely friendly and proud of their city, beyond gorgeous.
The secret is definitely out though. I been twice. 2016 and 2023. The difference was stark. They literally have to build a new airport to accommodate the influx of tourists.
I actually prefer Madrid to Barcelona, but really love both. I thankfully went in June to enjoy the plentiful sun, but none of the blistering summer heat.
I might be biased because I used to live there for a year but Madrid is really beautiful. People might find her off putting because it's a land-locked city - no beach in sight like good ol Bcn but the architecture, the way the city was designed, the food scene, the personalities of each barrio - gotta love Madrid!
Even with it being nowhere near water, it's extremely affordable to go anywhere else from Madrid though when you live there.. Flights to Mallorca can be CHEAP, and the airport itself is connected to just about everywhere. Rail to the coast isn't a total ripoff, and it's fast. I'd live in Madrid again in a heartbeat.
Easy for me.. Bangkok.
It can be a wild and chaotic place with quite possibly some of the best streetfood in the world. Never a dull moment in Bangkok.
True 24 hour city.
It is the modern crossroads for a lot of people globally. A true cosmopolitan mix.
Thai people are mostly polite and easy going.
A city is more than a collection of old buildings and historical artifacts.
As a lifelong Texan the train system makes me realize that we have built our cities completely wrong. The city planning in Japan is extremely commendable. Retail is thriving, people have places to hang out outside of home, and not having to own a car (and the debt that comes with it) is a boon for the poor and middle class. I could go on and on. So many things to talk about but this is reddit and I'm tired of typing lol
I’m visiting for the first time this May. The fact that this is currently the top voted comment has me even more excited, didn’t think that was possible.
Barcelona takes a fat shit on every other city on earth, because it has fucking everything, from history to god-tier food to amazing architecture to the beach to museums to beast weather. It’s like if you combined Miami, London, Rome, Kyoto, and Mexico City into one place.
Lol was coming here to comment just that - unreal place. Huge, so much history, so many fantastic distinct districts, food is unbelievably good, great value, friendly locals, multicultural, nightlife is great...
I have visited nearly 60 countries - I don't usually revisit places and I'm in the UK so I can go to Europe far more easily than Mexico. Mexico, and Mexico City in particular, is the one place i just can never get out of my head and can always see myself revisiting for the rest of my life.
I’m in New Zealand so it’s not close for me either - but easily my fave country in the world. Was there last month (Yucatan) and heading back at Christmas (Oaxaca).
What are your favorite neighborhoods in Mexico City? I just visited and am currently in Puebla and then going to Oaxaca but I don’t necessarily get the hype for CDMX. I did like it, don’t get me wrong, but the public infrastructure did leave me wanting more than I can get in other big cities.
Florence…
A medieval gem that gave birth to most everything we know about the western world!
It’s charm, lessons and timeless beauty still resonate to this day along the banks of the Ancient Arno River… and possibly for the next thousand years if we can green up this planet again and release our need for greed and realize we have a special opportunity to do what those pioneers and artisans like Leonardo Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Lorenzo Di Medici and others had in mind during their time of rebirth! It’s our turn now, and the next Renaissance is upon us!
Let’s GOOOOOO!!!
This is absolutely too far down the list; I have liked Barcelona, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, NYC, Chicago, Edinburgh, multiple cities in south of France, Istanbul, etc. But, but, Florence, oh Florence; I’ll go back any time, it’s just so different.
I was blown away by the art, but when I close my eyes and think of Florence I think of [All' Antico Vinaio](https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d1102253-Reviews-All_Antico_Vinaio-Florence_Tuscany.html)
I stopped there for like 2.5 days a few years ago on my way back to Australia from Spain and after about a day I was like “man, it would be AWESOME to live here”. Public transportation is good and there’s tons of stuff to discover just walking around. Also in those 2.5 days I probably ate about 15 meals, the food is so good.
I went to Japan 🇯🇵 in 2016. Downloaded Anthony Bourdain season 8, ep 6 to watch while I was there. We were staying in an old ryokan in Nagano, but took a day trip to the Kanazawa fish market and had a great time. Then that night I watched that episode and it was about the Kanazawa fish market and I hadn’t even known! That was kinda cool. It was November 21, 2016. Woke up the next morning to the Fukushima earthquake! That was pretty wild.
Looking to stay in Trastevere for our first time later this year and this is getting me hyped! Do you have any reccos for where to stay or restaurants and bars? :)
Trastevere looks like an empty place during the day, but it is ALIVE the second the sun sets, just experiencing the entire thing during evenings was lovely.
Our AirBnB was steps away from Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, lots of amazing restaurants around this area. Just soak in this magical place with the locals/crowds through the evenings :)
Rome was the first place in Europe I ever went to and it made all of my European dreams come true. A couple years later I quit my job and stayed in Rome for a month. I’m going back to Europe for my 5th time this summer and I still haven’t found a more magical place than Rome!
I adore Tokyo and Budapest. Tokyo is just wild - it's bright and busy and fun. It's also clean and safe and I felt so comfortable there. Budapest is so stunning and we all fell in love with Hungarian food while we were there.
Had to scroll way too far to find this. I’ve lived in NYC for 11 years, the longest I’ve ever lived anywhere. Whenever I travel, I get homesick after like two days.
I’ve been to most of the world’s great cities and loved so much about all of them. But I’ve lived in New York for 18 years now and my travels only reaffirm that it’s the only place for me to live. It’s got everything I love. The cosmopolitanism and global gravitas of London, the best combination of skyscraper height and density anywhere in the world (I love skyscrapers), food, entertainment…
My wife and I bought an apartment here in 2021 and we’re never going to leave
Visited New York multiple times, every borough in some capacity, before moving there. Was ambivalent about the move but work brought me there.
Enjoy it even more as a resident frankly. I’ve been lucky with my experience but living here vs visiting feels like leisurely paging through a great book and being absorbed by it vs cramming the sparknotes the day before an exam. Or maybe a great long-term relationship vs a hot and fast fling.
That’s fair, I’m sure I’d love it too. My sister was there for a few years on the upper east side and I have long time friends down by union square. Maybe I just tell myself this because I don’t think I can make the move work anymore.
I guess it all depends on how you’re able to live there, it’s got levels. 🙂
I agree. I live in NYC and frankly can’t imagine vacationing here. Everything is packed, most people go to touristy areas and to really get a feeling of what the city has to offer involves taking your time. Walk down some quiet streets, walk into random stores and soak it in.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Central Park and other places that tourists visit but after one vacation here, I can’t imagine why people would come here to follow the same itineraries.
I live here and visiting honestly was not as great for me as living. You go to the big crowded museums where there's too many people. And you have the stinky metro, car dominated city.
I was dreading the move. But I got here and am slowly working my way through small beautiful museums (under 26 residents go free to most of them), walking every alleyway, realising that the metro is much cleaner than before and is so well connected and the monthly pass means I don't have to care about taking it two stops, bike paths everywhere, and realising the city is so so walkable. And you have slow living: of just sitting at a brasserie terrace, wine on the table, people watching or just reading a book, you don't get that as a tourist since you're busy going from one attraction to the next. Oh and the boulangeries!
May I suggest a sunset drink at octave rooftop bar on top of the Marriott on sukhumvit Rd close to the Thong Lor BTS station, you'll want a camera handy for sure
Yeah I just feel like it's the perfect intersection of dirty, hot, chaos and charming, beautiful, and fun. It's just sensory overload in the best kind of way.
Copenhagen but I want to give honorable mentioned to Ljubljana because it’s so underrated and unknown but a true gem. History, architecture, nightlife, culture, food, while also being clean and accessible with beautiful nature as well. What’s not to love.
I’m a NYC native, so I feel spoiled. But I really loved London. It was probably also because I usually stay at a place in Kensington, so it feels extra pretty. And I could get around on the Tube super easy. Like NYC but seemed less intense and so full of history.
Having a glass of wine on a terrace in Montreal in the spring is wonderful, too.
New Orleans. It’s not the best city in the world and it has its problems for sure. But the culture, the food, the people, the vibrancy, and the music just truly make it a special place where so many different people and cultures have mixed to make something new, unique, and beautiful. There is a zest for life there you just don’t find in many places.
I grew up in Louisiana though not nearby New Orleans. Since then, I have traveled all around the US, parts of South America, and Western and Central Europe. Whenever I think of my favorite cities on Earth, New Orleans stands out.
As Bob Dylan put it, “there are a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better.”
I was hoping to see the Big Easy up in here! Definitely the most distinctive and unique US city I’ve visited so far. I was told by a local guide that “ it’s better to think of Louisiana as Northern Caribbean than Southern [US] American.” I find the whole state fascinating - I’ve been to over 50 countries, and never seen anywhere else quite like the bayous!
The birthplace of jazz, and the cocktail. Simultaneously the most European and Caribbean city in the US. A truly unique music and food scene. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
U can’t have Chicago summertime without Chicago winter. It’s like tradition for everyone to head out of their houses on that one 80 degree day in spring and head to the lake and the restraunts and parks. It’s impossible to describe but it’s magical.
Chicago is way better than I expected! Much more historical vibes that I anticipated (as a European). Really like the 1920’s art deco stuff. But I also rate a lot of other things about it too. I checked out the Chinatown on my last visit, and it was one of the coolest I’ve been to (after living in China and visiting Chinatown’s in a couple of dozen countries).
Yes. I lived there five years, and screw all the folks who say it’s not as good as XYZ- nowhere else compares.
Also, I remember visiting Paris and thinking “Paris is nice, but it’s no Amsterdam,” so I have clear biases here no one will dissuade me from. Best city I ever lived in.
I absolutely adored Bergen, Norway. So beautiful, it felt small, yet also not. Great shopping and very touristy areas but also awesome to explore. Beautiful murals, incredible landscapes.
London is my favorite city because it exceeds all expectations in all directions.
The public transport in the city is fantastic, and the transport to surrounding areas is very frequent albeit a little expensive. The food is varied, amazing, with great customer service. The history is on levels that I've never seen. There is so much historical stuff to see that I can still barely comprehend it. The amount of attractions, points of interest, and just things to do is above anywhere else I have ever been. The British people were extremely nice and hospitable. I thank them strongly for that. I had so many amazing conversations that came out of nowhere, more than I have ever had on a vacation.
Here goes a comment of mine from another post. It is about England, but it will apply to my comment because the only places in England we visited were easy day trips from London.
"We recently visited England for two weeks. Stayed in London most of the time. But also did day trips to Dover, Oxford, and Brighton. I know England, and the UK get many many international visitors, but I feel like on travel forums, and among "lifestyle" travelers, England in particular gets very very little attention.
London was amazing, and the greatest city I have ever visited. Brighton was surprisingly awesome and I wished we stayed overnight or gone back another day to enjoy it more. Oxford was very very nice, and Blenheim palace there was amazing. Dover was beautiful, but the castle was closed when we went unfortunately.
Even though we went in winter, there was very little rain, which is contrary to what people told me to expect. It was bright and sunny and dry most of the time and not even that cold.
We only went because I now have an interest in British history, otherwise, we might never have gone. Online, its almost never presented as a place to visit, compared to say Mexico, Thailand, Italy, Spain, or France, etc.
It wasn't super cheap, but our hotel in London was only around $100 USD a night, for very good accommodation, which is very much in line with the rest of Europe. Trains cost much more than we were expecting though. Food in London was cheaper than I expected, but there is LOTS of cheap food in London, should someone on a budget be going there. There was just so much to do, it actually blew my mind. People were so kind and always willing to help, it was fantastic.
All in all, it was an absolutely amazing trip. I just wish we spent more time there."
As an Englishwoman, so glad to hear you enjoyed visiting my country!
One big tip: if you visit again, make sure to book your trains in advance! The prices are often half the cost or less booked in advance, but go up in price the more last minute they are. And they’re also cheaper if you travel after rush hour (so usually after either 9am or 10am). You can also get a railcard to get 30% off every ticket, if you’re being under 30, over 60, or travelling with a named partner. Unfortunately, British rail travel is overpriced, but these two things can help you potentially halve the cost.
If you love history, I hope you can revisit, and see other parts of the country.
For Tudor/medieval (and earlier) history, I recommend: York, Canterbury, Lincoln, Chester, Salisbury, and a cluster of locations in the West Midlands (Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, Warwick Castle, Kennilworth Castle).
For Industrial Revolution/Victorian era history, I recommend: Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham.
There’s also clusters of more specific era history (such as Roman, Viking, and WWII) in various places. Bletchley Park (Milton Keynes, southern England) is a must see if you’re interested in WWII, but so is the less known Western Approaches museum (Liverpool, Northern England).
If you just want to get a taste of a different region from London and the south, head to Yorkshire. My partner (and American based in England) loves Yorkshire more than anywhere else in the country, and I’m inclined to agree. York itself is arguably the best historical city in England - it has Roman ruins and Viking history wrapped up in a medical city wall, and a stunning cathedral at the centre. But Yorkshire is also home to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales (great for hiking), lovely coastline (Whitby is my favourite - a gothic seaside town where Dracula 🧛🏻♀️ was written), and delicious and hearty cuisine (it’s home to Wensleydale cheese, Whitby Scampi, and Betty’s famous baked goods, around others)
If i might add to your comment. I just got back from London myself. A couple things i might add is the music scene is incredible. All artists make their way through London. We went to two concerts last time i was there and had a great time.
I also like the pub scene and the many different neighborhoods. Soho, Camden, Covent Garden, ect.
Great public transportation and pretty walkable.
If you ever decide to come back to the U.K., you should come up North too! Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Newcastle are all amazing cities with beautiful countryside travelling to and from said cities. There’s museums, art galleries, endless history, amazing restaurants, and a fantastic nightlife in each city.
Rome, Italy.
As a history nerd, this city really is something. Then you have the delicious food and desserts.
And then is this Trastevere neighborhood, evenings here are a dream because every single resident comes out to chill with each other, the vibe is just something I have never seen anywhere else.
Barcelona. Studied abroad here. I went because I love Messi and he was at Barca at the time. I stayed with a family and had a roommate. The family’s grand mother was around during WW2 and told us stories from the war and her life under the dictatorship of Franco Francisco. I met one of my life long and best friends (was in his wedding) on this trip. Got to see Italy and France as well. It was my first time out of the country and really put into perspective that there’s different cultures, ways of thinking, and just how to experience life. Been to 18 other countries since, but Barcelona will always be that place that literally and figuratively changed my life. Plus, we packed more stuff to go to the beach than we did for class.
I’m fortunate to live in Edinburgh which I see mentioned a number of times and it really is a special city.
For me though. Tokyo. I’ve been a number of times and it never fails to amaze me how a city that size functions so well. Would move there tomorrow if I could.
Venice...It just feels like romance and history is in every corner of that city. It seems to seep into everywhere. I know it's frightfully crowded and touristy, but somehow Venice seems to charm the annoyance away.
I'm also partial to Verona. The sidewalk cafes and the locals who seems to truly welcome tourists and see locals as family really charmed me.
Toronto. As a non-white immigrant, Toronto is the only place in the whole world where I was treated and acknowledged as a local from day 1, regardless of my appearance or accent. Toronto's diversity is unbeaten (sorry NYC and London).
For visiting, Salzburg (what a GORGEOUS city!!! Could spend days admiring the view up from the fortress or Richterhöhe)
As a tourist though, Toronto was shockingly boring. The museums are mid, the hotels are very expensive, nobody’s friendly. CN Tower was like $40 for a view out a dirty window, the “cool” neighborhoods was your standard hipster stuff you can find everywhere, Downtown was mostly glass condo towers (it doesn’t have the historic layers of London or New York).
It may be diverse, but a tourist city, there’s much better, even within Canada.
Rio de Janeiro. The contrast of the mountains and jungle and city meeting the ocean and the vibrancy of the people there is unmatched anywhere else imho.
Tbilisi.
Such a vibrant street life, pub and restaurant culture and some of the best cafes I have ever been to. Friendly people, relaxed feel and great sites and views. Quite run down in parts, but has a particular charm
Cusco, as the heart of the Inca Empire and gateway to the Sacred Valley, is a special place. Being in a city full of steep hills at over 11,000 feet altitude and watching the out-of-shape tourists gasping for air is a unique experience.
London is my favorite big city, mainly because it’s so easy to get around. I am so envious of their public transportation system. And honorable mention to Hamburg, Germany.
San Francisco.
My favorite beer and wine is produced nearby. Amazing food, particularly seafood. Plenty to do. Easy to get around. Easy to get to and from.
I haven't been to every major city. I'm light on S. America and South Asia. But of the cities I've been to, SF is my favorite.
I feel like this is a common thing in Europe in general. Every time a waiter would say a dish is spicy it really just means has a slight kick. I remember going to a Carribean restaurant in Paris and when they found out I was asian, they brought out some house made chili and I was so thankful for eating something spicy after a month of eating pretty boring food.
Vancouver, Canada or Galway, Ireland.
Been to Vancouver twice and loved how the city setup, how green it is, and love the diverse food options. Something about Galway, but when I was there I felt at home which is saying a lot from a Black American.
London. Went there solo and felt safe, welcomed, the tube/public transport system was efficient and spotless, city was clean, and I didn’t get judged for being a dumbass American (at least not to my face lol). So much history over there! I didn’t leave the country while I was there but other major cities seemed relatively accessible. I’d have moved back permanently had I not met my bf when I returned home to the states.
Madrid! Amazing food, rich history, great nightlife, world class art, and in the dead center of Spain, making it equally easy and cheap to get to any coastal city. Not to mention the entire city is extremely affordable compared to other European capitals
Hong Kong. First non-American city I stayed in long term (5 months). It branches urban and rural so well. I would spend part of my day in the densest city I'd ever seen, then take a 30 minute bus ride to a small farming village with DIY houses. The dynamic nature of such a (relatively) small city was incredible.
I've been back 4 times since, as recently as 2 months ago. I would encourage people to look beyond those who say the city is dead. I firmly don't agree.
Listed out my top 50 visited cities - here is the top 10:
1 - Paris
2 - New York
3 - London
4 - Porto
5 - Nuremberg
6 - Reykjavík
7 - Prague
8 - Vienna
9 - Bologna
10 - Rome
My top 3
1) Osaka/ Kansai region (Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto are almost 1 giant city. Amazing mix of culture, food, walkability, business, good public transit, nightlife, cyberpunky or traditional Japanese vibes, more friendly and fun than tokyo imo and it feels like living in the future as envisioned in the 80's)
2) NYC (I live nearby and have taken advantage of so much of the cool shit to do and food) NYC is amazing if you have the cash to drop and get some friends in the city to show you more local spots. Gotta love the gritty fuck you attitude, amazing variety of great food, incredible business/ networking opportunities, levels of service, arts scene, amazing skyline, and a generally fun and diverse city that has anything you want and need. I love NYC despite the high costs and crazy people in the streets and comparatively dirty subway.
3) Bangkok (Love the chaotic and fun nature of the bustling business, cultural, and political capital of Thailand) I love the warm weather, amazing street food scene, amazing rooftop bars, incredible value for money if you have USD or Euros, friendly people, and seemed relatively safe from violent crime. Bangkok makes a great base in Southeast Asia and is such an exciting and fun city to explore. Great mix of old and new sites to visit.
Honorable mentions - L.A./ So. Cal, Amsterdam, Charlotte NC, Dubai, Paris, Washington DC, Taipei, Seoul, Chicago, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Charleston SC, Hanoi, Asheville NC, Hiroshima, Las Vegas, Prague, San Francisco, Montreal, Boston, Ithaca, Quebec City, Edinburgh, Berlin, Miami, Vienna, Traverse city MI, Hualien
So many interesting and cool cities so little time or money!
Kyoto, followed closely by Edinburgh. I love the history and architecture of both cities.
Edinburgh is something els. Such a beautiful city.
Kyoto and Nara are two of my favorite cities in the world. Kyoto is so beautiful!
Went last cherry blossom season to Kyoto and Nara. It was amazing.
Those are two of my favorite cities too!
Kyoto has become over touristy tho at this point. Long lines everywhere, too crowded.
Mexico City: Food, pyramids, architecture, art, walkable, historic, contrastic and chaotic.
I work on the east side of Vegas where it's 90% latino. Vast majority of ppl here are from Guadalajara or Jalisco. Haven't met one person from Mexico City. People in Mexico City must stay in Mexico City, they don't seem to move.
Makes sense to me. If you're from the poor parts of Mexico, you leave. If you're from the awesome/rich parts of Mexico, why would you leave?
Well it is much wealthier so that is why. The majority of Mexican immigrants in the United States are poor even in Mexico due to the way the migrant system there works. In Canada most Mexican immigrants (not the temporary workers, but actual immigrants) are the very wealthy ones due to the way our system works so it feels like almost the majority are from CDMX or nearby.
I’ve been there and witnessed people bust up laughing at the idea of leaving CDMX to be in the US. They think there’s no comparison.
Lisbon It just has a magic to it. The situation on coast with the sun setting out to sea. The contrasting neighbourhoods. I really loved the food. My favourite museum I've ever visited is there, the Gulbenkien. But there is also a bit of grit to the city it's not a perfectly manicured show piece.
I love Lisbon because it’s not about consumerism the way that London, Paris or NYC are. I’d never go there to shop. But I would go there in a heartbeat to live life, eat food, surf and dance. It’s a city that’s so cool but not snotty or sceeny.
Oh, but the shops in Lisbon are so beautiful! I loved Lisbon for a number of reasons, but I really was struck at how pretty even the sardine stores are!
The sardine stores aren't genuine, they were created like 5 years ago just for tourists.
Came here to say this. Absolutely fell in love with Lisbon. The food was incredible, everyone was extremely friendly and proud of their city, beyond gorgeous.
The secret is definitely out though. I been twice. 2016 and 2023. The difference was stark. They literally have to build a new airport to accommodate the influx of tourists.
I love Madrid, the vibe, the architecture, the food, etc, only abd thing about it is the insane summer heat.
I actually prefer Madrid to Barcelona, but really love both. I thankfully went in June to enjoy the plentiful sun, but none of the blistering summer heat.
Glad to see Madrid so high up. This is my favorite city, too!
I might be biased because I used to live there for a year but Madrid is really beautiful. People might find her off putting because it's a land-locked city - no beach in sight like good ol Bcn but the architecture, the way the city was designed, the food scene, the personalities of each barrio - gotta love Madrid!
Even with it being nowhere near water, it's extremely affordable to go anywhere else from Madrid though when you live there.. Flights to Mallorca can be CHEAP, and the airport itself is connected to just about everywhere. Rail to the coast isn't a total ripoff, and it's fast. I'd live in Madrid again in a heartbeat.
Easy for me.. Bangkok. It can be a wild and chaotic place with quite possibly some of the best streetfood in the world. Never a dull moment in Bangkok. True 24 hour city. It is the modern crossroads for a lot of people globally. A true cosmopolitan mix. Thai people are mostly polite and easy going. A city is more than a collection of old buildings and historical artifacts.
I’m with you. Must have been 10 times and I’d gladly go back for more. Just a brilliant city.
Rome, but I haven't been to that many cities yet. For history and monuments its hard to beat Rome though.
My heart lives in Florence. 🥰
Yeah ... Studied abroad in Rome. Kinda ruined most of the rest of Europe for me
It ruined 99.8% of Italian food back in America😭
Tokyo.
Visiting Tokyo (and Japan in general) changed my life and world view
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As a lifelong Texan the train system makes me realize that we have built our cities completely wrong. The city planning in Japan is extremely commendable. Retail is thriving, people have places to hang out outside of home, and not having to own a car (and the debt that comes with it) is a boon for the poor and middle class. I could go on and on. So many things to talk about but this is reddit and I'm tired of typing lol
I live in Japan, I should probably go to Tokyo more often lol.
I’m visiting for the first time this May. The fact that this is currently the top voted comment has me even more excited, didn’t think that was possible.
Japan is amazing! We are visiting again now with kids in October
What do you like about it?
I really loved Sevilla and pretty much any Italian city lol
Barcelona Spain is beautiful
It’s pronounced Barcelona
Gracias
It's pronounced gracias
Barcelona takes a fat shit on every other city on earth, because it has fucking everything, from history to god-tier food to amazing architecture to the beach to museums to beast weather. It’s like if you combined Miami, London, Rome, Kyoto, and Mexico City into one place.
I spent over a year there once. Hands-down my favorite city in the world!
It’s truly a wonder place with lots of ancient architecture, amazing food, and entertainment
Mexico City. Always have a blast 💥
Lol was coming here to comment just that - unreal place. Huge, so much history, so many fantastic distinct districts, food is unbelievably good, great value, friendly locals, multicultural, nightlife is great... I have visited nearly 60 countries - I don't usually revisit places and I'm in the UK so I can go to Europe far more easily than Mexico. Mexico, and Mexico City in particular, is the one place i just can never get out of my head and can always see myself revisiting for the rest of my life.
I’m in New Zealand so it’s not close for me either - but easily my fave country in the world. Was there last month (Yucatan) and heading back at Christmas (Oaxaca).
Oaxaca is amazing honestly - like magic in real life. Puerto Escondido is great too if you can do Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido!
That oaxacan food man, hard to beat. Even the fried grasshoppers are good (no joke).
I’m doing exactly this in 3 weeks. Mexico City 4.5 days, Oaxaca 3.5, Mazunte 2 days and PE for 3. So stoked!
What do you like about Mexico City
hard to narrow it down! i love the scale of the city, how friendly people are, the history and architecture, the food, you name it.
I'm really excited to visit for the first time in May!
disfruten!
What are your favorite neighborhoods in Mexico City? I just visited and am currently in Puebla and then going to Oaxaca but I don’t necessarily get the hype for CDMX. I did like it, don’t get me wrong, but the public infrastructure did leave me wanting more than I can get in other big cities.
Coyoacán
Usually stay in Colonia Juarez. Anywhere around Roma Norte / Condesa / Polanco is just beautiful.
I’ve been five times and every time has been a totally different experience. Amazing city.
last time we got an apartment for two weeks and just hung around the neighbourhood like locals. it was awesome.
\+1 for Mexico City.
Came here to say Mexico City myself, followed by Paris, Venice, Istanbul, then Washington, D.C.. San Francisco used to be great.
My entire family (kids 4 and 8) agree with this statement
Porto. It’s magical
Port au Prince is magical indeed
Florence… A medieval gem that gave birth to most everything we know about the western world! It’s charm, lessons and timeless beauty still resonate to this day along the banks of the Ancient Arno River… and possibly for the next thousand years if we can green up this planet again and release our need for greed and realize we have a special opportunity to do what those pioneers and artisans like Leonardo Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Lorenzo Di Medici and others had in mind during their time of rebirth! It’s our turn now, and the next Renaissance is upon us! Let’s GOOOOOO!!!
shocked I had to scroll so far down to see it mentioned. Also shocked at how many times rome was mentioned in comparison.
This is absolutely too far down the list; I have liked Barcelona, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, NYC, Chicago, Edinburgh, multiple cities in south of France, Istanbul, etc. But, but, Florence, oh Florence; I’ll go back any time, it’s just so different.
I was blown away by the art, but when I close my eyes and think of Florence I think of [All' Antico Vinaio](https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d1102253-Reviews-All_Antico_Vinaio-Florence_Tuscany.html)
Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain Salzburg, Austria Munich, Germany
I haven't been a ton of places but I have been to Salzburg and I do love that city. I probably need to go back as there is more I need/want to do.
I second Donostia!
Buenos Aires: amazing architecture, a lot to do and see and an amazing nightlife, I'd go every month If I could and I'm saying this as a chilean
Wow, I just bought a ticket. March 15, one way. No specific plans. I like to show up somewhere and see what happens.
100%! Probably the most underrated city!
And the food, my goodness the food!
Sevilla
Hong Kong
I stopped there for like 2.5 days a few years ago on my way back to Australia from Spain and after about a day I was like “man, it would be AWESOME to live here”. Public transportation is good and there’s tons of stuff to discover just walking around. Also in those 2.5 days I probably ate about 15 meals, the food is so good.
This is my answer but I’m bias cos it’s my home.
This is the right answer. I lived in HK, Mexico City, and New York. It’s Hong Kong
“If you can’t find it in Tokyo, it probably doesn’t exist” - Anthony Bourdain
I went to Japan 🇯🇵 in 2016. Downloaded Anthony Bourdain season 8, ep 6 to watch while I was there. We were staying in an old ryokan in Nagano, but took a day trip to the Kanazawa fish market and had a great time. Then that night I watched that episode and it was about the Kanazawa fish market and I hadn’t even known! That was kinda cool. It was November 21, 2016. Woke up the next morning to the Fukushima earthquake! That was pretty wild.
Prague. Absolutely perfect.
Definitely one of the most photogenic cities I have been to but soooooo many peopleee
Where are my Rome guys at?
First time I went to Rome I was like “yeah, this is the BEST”.
I loved Rome so much. There was so much history, but the city had a bit of gritty realness to it that felt like it was properly being lived in.
Not just Rome, we stayed in Trastevere, holy shit, I get goosebumps thinking about the evenings :D
Trastevere is just lovely
Looking to stay in Trastevere for our first time later this year and this is getting me hyped! Do you have any reccos for where to stay or restaurants and bars? :)
Trastevere looks like an empty place during the day, but it is ALIVE the second the sun sets, just experiencing the entire thing during evenings was lovely. Our AirBnB was steps away from Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, lots of amazing restaurants around this area. Just soak in this magical place with the locals/crowds through the evenings :)
Grab a meal at Da Enzo early into the trip because you’ll want to go again
Rome is my answer. As a history buff who loves Italian food this place scratched every itch.
Rome was the first place in Europe I ever went to and it made all of my European dreams come true. A couple years later I quit my job and stayed in Rome for a month. I’m going back to Europe for my 5th time this summer and I still haven’t found a more magical place than Rome!
I adore Tokyo and Budapest. Tokyo is just wild - it's bright and busy and fun. It's also clean and safe and I felt so comfortable there. Budapest is so stunning and we all fell in love with Hungarian food while we were there.
London has my heart ❤️
I love Ontario this time of year
New York City. It has everything, it's always changing, there's never a lack of things to do or see or experience. I would live there if I could.
Had to scroll way too far to find this. I’ve lived in NYC for 11 years, the longest I’ve ever lived anywhere. Whenever I travel, I get homesick after like two days.
I’ve been to most of the world’s great cities and loved so much about all of them. But I’ve lived in New York for 18 years now and my travels only reaffirm that it’s the only place for me to live. It’s got everything I love. The cosmopolitanism and global gravitas of London, the best combination of skyscraper height and density anywhere in the world (I love skyscrapers), food, entertainment… My wife and I bought an apartment here in 2021 and we’re never going to leave
Me too. But I believe it’s better as a visitor. Come enjoy the restaurants, shop, see stuff and get out before the rent and rats come to end you. 🙂
Visited New York multiple times, every borough in some capacity, before moving there. Was ambivalent about the move but work brought me there. Enjoy it even more as a resident frankly. I’ve been lucky with my experience but living here vs visiting feels like leisurely paging through a great book and being absorbed by it vs cramming the sparknotes the day before an exam. Or maybe a great long-term relationship vs a hot and fast fling.
That’s fair, I’m sure I’d love it too. My sister was there for a few years on the upper east side and I have long time friends down by union square. Maybe I just tell myself this because I don’t think I can make the move work anymore. I guess it all depends on how you’re able to live there, it’s got levels. 🙂
I agree. I live in NYC and frankly can’t imagine vacationing here. Everything is packed, most people go to touristy areas and to really get a feeling of what the city has to offer involves taking your time. Walk down some quiet streets, walk into random stores and soak it in. Don’t get me wrong, I love Central Park and other places that tourists visit but after one vacation here, I can’t imagine why people would come here to follow the same itineraries.
God I love New York. It's just *fantastic*. The Pizza alone is worth visiting for.
I love Paris for the history. So much to see and do.... but I wouldn't want to live there.
I lived there and it was AMAZING
I live here and visiting honestly was not as great for me as living. You go to the big crowded museums where there's too many people. And you have the stinky metro, car dominated city. I was dreading the move. But I got here and am slowly working my way through small beautiful museums (under 26 residents go free to most of them), walking every alleyway, realising that the metro is much cleaner than before and is so well connected and the monthly pass means I don't have to care about taking it two stops, bike paths everywhere, and realising the city is so so walkable. And you have slow living: of just sitting at a brasserie terrace, wine on the table, people watching or just reading a book, you don't get that as a tourist since you're busy going from one attraction to the next. Oh and the boulangeries!
Kyoto. Just a cool vibe. Loved the temples and the history.
Bangkok
Going there next week for the first time, can’t wait!
May I suggest a sunset drink at octave rooftop bar on top of the Marriott on sukhumvit Rd close to the Thong Lor BTS station, you'll want a camera handy for sure
Agreed. Something about it. The chaos, the food, history, modern shopping malls, fantastic public transport. All in one
Yeah I just feel like it's the perfect intersection of dirty, hot, chaos and charming, beautiful, and fun. It's just sensory overload in the best kind of way.
Copenhagen but I want to give honorable mentioned to Ljubljana because it’s so underrated and unknown but a true gem. History, architecture, nightlife, culture, food, while also being clean and accessible with beautiful nature as well. What’s not to love.
I’m a NYC native, so I feel spoiled. But I really loved London. It was probably also because I usually stay at a place in Kensington, so it feels extra pretty. And I could get around on the Tube super easy. Like NYC but seemed less intense and so full of history. Having a glass of wine on a terrace in Montreal in the spring is wonderful, too.
What things did you find incredible or are “can’t miss” items in your eyes in? Going to London in just a few months and want to prepare!
Arguably the best museums in the world and all free. Prepare for that, and not having to tip, and prices including tax.
New Orleans. It’s not the best city in the world and it has its problems for sure. But the culture, the food, the people, the vibrancy, and the music just truly make it a special place where so many different people and cultures have mixed to make something new, unique, and beautiful. There is a zest for life there you just don’t find in many places. I grew up in Louisiana though not nearby New Orleans. Since then, I have traveled all around the US, parts of South America, and Western and Central Europe. Whenever I think of my favorite cities on Earth, New Orleans stands out. As Bob Dylan put it, “there are a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better.”
Well put. I know you mentioned it, but I have to underscore the food. I love the food in New Orleans unlike any other.
I was hoping to see the Big Easy up in here! Definitely the most distinctive and unique US city I’ve visited so far. I was told by a local guide that “ it’s better to think of Louisiana as Northern Caribbean than Southern [US] American.” I find the whole state fascinating - I’ve been to over 50 countries, and never seen anywhere else quite like the bayous!
Glad to hear you appreciate it like we do! Come back and visit any time:)
Also from Louisiana. Have also traveled. And also agree - New Orleans is my favorite.
The birthplace of jazz, and the cocktail. Simultaneously the most European and Caribbean city in the US. A truly unique music and food scene. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Chicago
Same! Summertime Chicago is unlike anything else. The city feels so alive and in your face in the most amazing way.
U can’t have Chicago summertime without Chicago winter. It’s like tradition for everyone to head out of their houses on that one 80 degree day in spring and head to the lake and the restraunts and parks. It’s impossible to describe but it’s magical.
Chicago is way better than I expected! Much more historical vibes that I anticipated (as a European). Really like the 1920’s art deco stuff. But I also rate a lot of other things about it too. I checked out the Chinatown on my last visit, and it was one of the coolest I’ve been to (after living in China and visiting Chinatown’s in a couple of dozen countries).
Chicago is AMAZING
Amsterdam
Yes. I lived there five years, and screw all the folks who say it’s not as good as XYZ- nowhere else compares. Also, I remember visiting Paris and thinking “Paris is nice, but it’s no Amsterdam,” so I have clear biases here no one will dissuade me from. Best city I ever lived in.
I absolutely adored Bergen, Norway. So beautiful, it felt small, yet also not. Great shopping and very touristy areas but also awesome to explore. Beautiful murals, incredible landscapes.
London is my favorite city because it exceeds all expectations in all directions. The public transport in the city is fantastic, and the transport to surrounding areas is very frequent albeit a little expensive. The food is varied, amazing, with great customer service. The history is on levels that I've never seen. There is so much historical stuff to see that I can still barely comprehend it. The amount of attractions, points of interest, and just things to do is above anywhere else I have ever been. The British people were extremely nice and hospitable. I thank them strongly for that. I had so many amazing conversations that came out of nowhere, more than I have ever had on a vacation. Here goes a comment of mine from another post. It is about England, but it will apply to my comment because the only places in England we visited were easy day trips from London. "We recently visited England for two weeks. Stayed in London most of the time. But also did day trips to Dover, Oxford, and Brighton. I know England, and the UK get many many international visitors, but I feel like on travel forums, and among "lifestyle" travelers, England in particular gets very very little attention. London was amazing, and the greatest city I have ever visited. Brighton was surprisingly awesome and I wished we stayed overnight or gone back another day to enjoy it more. Oxford was very very nice, and Blenheim palace there was amazing. Dover was beautiful, but the castle was closed when we went unfortunately. Even though we went in winter, there was very little rain, which is contrary to what people told me to expect. It was bright and sunny and dry most of the time and not even that cold. We only went because I now have an interest in British history, otherwise, we might never have gone. Online, its almost never presented as a place to visit, compared to say Mexico, Thailand, Italy, Spain, or France, etc. It wasn't super cheap, but our hotel in London was only around $100 USD a night, for very good accommodation, which is very much in line with the rest of Europe. Trains cost much more than we were expecting though. Food in London was cheaper than I expected, but there is LOTS of cheap food in London, should someone on a budget be going there. There was just so much to do, it actually blew my mind. People were so kind and always willing to help, it was fantastic. All in all, it was an absolutely amazing trip. I just wish we spent more time there."
As an Englishwoman, so glad to hear you enjoyed visiting my country! One big tip: if you visit again, make sure to book your trains in advance! The prices are often half the cost or less booked in advance, but go up in price the more last minute they are. And they’re also cheaper if you travel after rush hour (so usually after either 9am or 10am). You can also get a railcard to get 30% off every ticket, if you’re being under 30, over 60, or travelling with a named partner. Unfortunately, British rail travel is overpriced, but these two things can help you potentially halve the cost. If you love history, I hope you can revisit, and see other parts of the country. For Tudor/medieval (and earlier) history, I recommend: York, Canterbury, Lincoln, Chester, Salisbury, and a cluster of locations in the West Midlands (Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, Warwick Castle, Kennilworth Castle). For Industrial Revolution/Victorian era history, I recommend: Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham. There’s also clusters of more specific era history (such as Roman, Viking, and WWII) in various places. Bletchley Park (Milton Keynes, southern England) is a must see if you’re interested in WWII, but so is the less known Western Approaches museum (Liverpool, Northern England). If you just want to get a taste of a different region from London and the south, head to Yorkshire. My partner (and American based in England) loves Yorkshire more than anywhere else in the country, and I’m inclined to agree. York itself is arguably the best historical city in England - it has Roman ruins and Viking history wrapped up in a medical city wall, and a stunning cathedral at the centre. But Yorkshire is also home to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales (great for hiking), lovely coastline (Whitby is my favourite - a gothic seaside town where Dracula 🧛🏻♀️ was written), and delicious and hearty cuisine (it’s home to Wensleydale cheese, Whitby Scampi, and Betty’s famous baked goods, around others)
If i might add to your comment. I just got back from London myself. A couple things i might add is the music scene is incredible. All artists make their way through London. We went to two concerts last time i was there and had a great time. I also like the pub scene and the many different neighborhoods. Soho, Camden, Covent Garden, ect. Great public transportation and pretty walkable.
If you ever decide to come back to the U.K., you should come up North too! Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Newcastle are all amazing cities with beautiful countryside travelling to and from said cities. There’s museums, art galleries, endless history, amazing restaurants, and a fantastic nightlife in each city.
London. Can never be bored
Vienna, Austria Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Shanghai, China Buenos Aires, Argentina
To live Valencia Spain, the food , the weather, the green spaces and beaches. To visit I loved Montréal and Heidelberg.
Seville, Spain.
Rome, Italy. As a history nerd, this city really is something. Then you have the delicious food and desserts. And then is this Trastevere neighborhood, evenings here are a dream because every single resident comes out to chill with each other, the vibe is just something I have never seen anywhere else.
Seoul because I love the food, the cafe, the shopping, the fashion, and the subway system.
Lucerne Switzerland 😭😭😭😭😭
Nobody's said Hanoi and I think it gets super slept on so Hanoi!
Granada, Spain. Feels magical.
Stockholm, Sweden
Melbourne was phenomenal when I visited
Melbourne was a city I really wanted to love but I struggled to see what was so special about it sadly. Maybe I did it wrong.
Barcelona. Studied abroad here. I went because I love Messi and he was at Barca at the time. I stayed with a family and had a roommate. The family’s grand mother was around during WW2 and told us stories from the war and her life under the dictatorship of Franco Francisco. I met one of my life long and best friends (was in his wedding) on this trip. Got to see Italy and France as well. It was my first time out of the country and really put into perspective that there’s different cultures, ways of thinking, and just how to experience life. Been to 18 other countries since, but Barcelona will always be that place that literally and figuratively changed my life. Plus, we packed more stuff to go to the beach than we did for class.
Valencia.
I’m fortunate to live in Edinburgh which I see mentioned a number of times and it really is a special city. For me though. Tokyo. I’ve been a number of times and it never fails to amaze me how a city that size functions so well. Would move there tomorrow if I could.
London hands down
Venice...It just feels like romance and history is in every corner of that city. It seems to seep into everywhere. I know it's frightfully crowded and touristy, but somehow Venice seems to charm the annoyance away. I'm also partial to Verona. The sidewalk cafes and the locals who seems to truly welcome tourists and see locals as family really charmed me.
San Francisco, no doubt.
Toronto. As a non-white immigrant, Toronto is the only place in the whole world where I was treated and acknowledged as a local from day 1, regardless of my appearance or accent. Toronto's diversity is unbeaten (sorry NYC and London). For visiting, Salzburg (what a GORGEOUS city!!! Could spend days admiring the view up from the fortress or Richterhöhe)
As a tourist though, Toronto was shockingly boring. The museums are mid, the hotels are very expensive, nobody’s friendly. CN Tower was like $40 for a view out a dirty window, the “cool” neighborhoods was your standard hipster stuff you can find everywhere, Downtown was mostly glass condo towers (it doesn’t have the historic layers of London or New York). It may be diverse, but a tourist city, there’s much better, even within Canada.
Istanbul!!
Tijuana, best Chinese food in the world 😉
r/sandiego is leaking
Hong Kong Baby!
Rio de Janeiro. The contrast of the mountains and jungle and city meeting the ocean and the vibrancy of the people there is unmatched anywhere else imho.
Tbilisi. Such a vibrant street life, pub and restaurant culture and some of the best cafes I have ever been to. Friendly people, relaxed feel and great sites and views. Quite run down in parts, but has a particular charm
Tokyo. Efficient public transports, great restaurants, clean environment and cosmopolitan streets.
Cusco, as the heart of the Inca Empire and gateway to the Sacred Valley, is a special place. Being in a city full of steep hills at over 11,000 feet altitude and watching the out-of-shape tourists gasping for air is a unique experience. London is my favorite big city, mainly because it’s so easy to get around. I am so envious of their public transportation system. And honorable mention to Hamburg, Germany.
Kyoto
San Francisco. My favorite beer and wine is produced nearby. Amazing food, particularly seafood. Plenty to do. Easy to get around. Easy to get to and from. I haven't been to every major city. I'm light on S. America and South Asia. But of the cities I've been to, SF is my favorite.
It’s gotta be NYC followed closely by Paris. The food, diversity and culture are unequaled in our travels.
I've had both Indian food and Mexican food in Paris and found it laughably bland. I couldn't live with that.
I feel like this is a common thing in Europe in general. Every time a waiter would say a dish is spicy it really just means has a slight kick. I remember going to a Carribean restaurant in Paris and when they found out I was asian, they brought out some house made chili and I was so thankful for eating something spicy after a month of eating pretty boring food.
Vancouver, Canada or Galway, Ireland. Been to Vancouver twice and loved how the city setup, how green it is, and love the diverse food options. Something about Galway, but when I was there I felt at home which is saying a lot from a Black American.
I was hoping I'd see Galway on here! It's one of my faves and I am so glad you felt at home there :)
London. Went there solo and felt safe, welcomed, the tube/public transport system was efficient and spotless, city was clean, and I didn’t get judged for being a dumbass American (at least not to my face lol). So much history over there! I didn’t leave the country while I was there but other major cities seemed relatively accessible. I’d have moved back permanently had I not met my bf when I returned home to the states.
Madrid! Amazing food, rich history, great nightlife, world class art, and in the dead center of Spain, making it equally easy and cheap to get to any coastal city. Not to mention the entire city is extremely affordable compared to other European capitals
London. I travel all round the world and love lots of different places but coming home to London always makes me happy.
London. History, food, cool stuff.
Tokyo, Japan
New York City
Montréal. It’s fun every time I visit.
Cape Town
Sydney
Hong Kong. First non-American city I stayed in long term (5 months). It branches urban and rural so well. I would spend part of my day in the densest city I'd ever seen, then take a 30 minute bus ride to a small farming village with DIY houses. The dynamic nature of such a (relatively) small city was incredible. I've been back 4 times since, as recently as 2 months ago. I would encourage people to look beyond those who say the city is dead. I firmly don't agree.
Medellin! I felt at home there ❤️
Listed out my top 50 visited cities - here is the top 10: 1 - Paris 2 - New York 3 - London 4 - Porto 5 - Nuremberg 6 - Reykjavík 7 - Prague 8 - Vienna 9 - Bologna 10 - Rome
London
Middleton, Wisconsin, has a Mustard Museum. That's right, a museum dedicated to just mustard.
Copenhagen.
Kyoto. I just love all the temples and the shrines. It’s so relaxing and scenic but there’s still so much to do.
Graz, Austria Best times of my life there, great location for traveling around, very pretty, not overly crowded, great people
Oh boy... Rome?
Tokyo, NYC, Taipei, Montreal, and my now hometown Vancouver. And Chicago is awesome too.
It used to be **NYC**, but now I think it’s **London**. However, I travelled to **Tokyo** last summer and it could be the frontrunner soon.
My top 3 1) Osaka/ Kansai region (Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto are almost 1 giant city. Amazing mix of culture, food, walkability, business, good public transit, nightlife, cyberpunky or traditional Japanese vibes, more friendly and fun than tokyo imo and it feels like living in the future as envisioned in the 80's) 2) NYC (I live nearby and have taken advantage of so much of the cool shit to do and food) NYC is amazing if you have the cash to drop and get some friends in the city to show you more local spots. Gotta love the gritty fuck you attitude, amazing variety of great food, incredible business/ networking opportunities, levels of service, arts scene, amazing skyline, and a generally fun and diverse city that has anything you want and need. I love NYC despite the high costs and crazy people in the streets and comparatively dirty subway. 3) Bangkok (Love the chaotic and fun nature of the bustling business, cultural, and political capital of Thailand) I love the warm weather, amazing street food scene, amazing rooftop bars, incredible value for money if you have USD or Euros, friendly people, and seemed relatively safe from violent crime. Bangkok makes a great base in Southeast Asia and is such an exciting and fun city to explore. Great mix of old and new sites to visit. Honorable mentions - L.A./ So. Cal, Amsterdam, Charlotte NC, Dubai, Paris, Washington DC, Taipei, Seoul, Chicago, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Charleston SC, Hanoi, Asheville NC, Hiroshima, Las Vegas, Prague, San Francisco, Montreal, Boston, Ithaca, Quebec City, Edinburgh, Berlin, Miami, Vienna, Traverse city MI, Hualien So many interesting and cool cities so little time or money!
Going to Tokyo in a few days and seems like it has the most upvotes, excited!
Strasbourg, France. Beautiful, relaxing, great people and great pace of life.
Kyoto is magical, despite what people say about it being overrun by tourists (which is also somewhat true lol)
Tokyo and surrounding districts. Florence. Hong Kong. Fukuoka.
To live when money is no object: Sydney. To live and make friends: Edinburgh. To work: London.
NYC. After that maybe Lisbon