Someone Asked “What Is The Best City You’ve Ever Visited?” And 30 Peeps Delivered

As we can see in this list, there are many cities people hold close to their hearts. These cities can range from popular destinations, which can be found, for example, in the top destinations of 2023 list, like Rome, Tokyo, and New York, to not as popular ones, like Granada, Bruges, and Porto. 

There are many reasons why these cities stood out to people. From just good vibes and nice views to emotional attachment -- to each their own. Well, without traveling, you can’t find a city you hold close to your heart, as, sadly, Google Maps can’t show you the full magic of a place. At least not yet, but who knows what the future holds? 

While some people like to travel to nature-based destinations, some others are more fond of cities. They’re full of life, and they are exciting and fascinating. But these aren’t the only reasons why cities are a thriving destination type. 

For instance, some might say that cities can be challenging because you can experience life in a different place, culture, and language. Traveling there might be a way to get away from your daily life and see how others live theirs. 

This kind of exposure to different city cultures might broaden your horizons. Then you might get an emotional attachment to the place, and maybe, one day, your story could end up in a similar list to this one. 

It's one thing to visit a city and be captivated by its magic, but it's another thing to live in that city every day. While some cities might be interesting to visit, they aren’t as good for living. 

So, if you get so captivated by a city you visited that you want to move there, then before moving, you should consider these things and whether they apply to that city or not: 

• Security; 
• Democracy and freedom; 
• Mobility;
• Diversity; 
• Attainable jobs; 
• Amenities. 

This list doesn’t even cover all the things that make a good city, as you could also include environmental factors, the state of health among residents, and so on. 

According to Forbes in 2023, the best cities to live in the top 20 list consisted of cities like Malaga, Alicante, and Valencia in Spain (these are the top 3, and there are way more Spanish cities in the list), Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and many others. 

Interestingly, famous destinations such as Rome, Milan, Paris, Berlin, and London were listed in the top 10 lowest-ranked cities to live in 2023. This only proves that visiting a city and being captivated by it isn’t the same as living in it. 

So, if you ever think about moving to a city you think is the best one you have ever visited, maybe it’s time to rethink your decision. After all, maybe keeping the magic inside your memory or revisiting the city as a traveler is the best way to keep it on today's list. 

Do you have a city that you think is the best one you have ever visited? Share it with us in the comments!