Melbourne, Australia

Sophisticated, stylish, free-spirited: Melbourne has all of Australia’s best personality traits.

There are more risk-taking and art-making in Oz’s 2nd-biggest city—and arguably the cultural capital—so the ideal trip samples a little bit of everything.

Dublin, Ireland

Sure, the capital city of Dublin has seen a spike in global companies and ex-pats putting down roots, but it maintains its hospitable Irish core.

Auckland, New Zealand

While Kiwis have long had a reputation as some of the kindest, most hospitable people on the planet, it might surprise you to know that some 40% of the population of Auckland was born overseas…

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Voted the best small city in the world for 2020, San Miguel de Allende’s appeal extends beyond its Spanish Colonial architecture and colorful facades.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

While it’s well known that Amsterdam is one of the world’s top bike-friendly cities, it’s also one of the overall friendliest cities in the world.

Athens, Greece

Athens has a longstanding reputation for warm hospitality and a genuine openness towards strangers. Nothing is too much here – whether it’s a local personally walking you to your hotel or sharing their secret spot for a sundowner.

Glasgow, Scotland

Consistently voted one of the friendliest cities in the world, Glasgow makes Scotland proud with its attitude towards strangers and tourists.

Bruges, Belgium 

One of the friendliest cities in the world is Bruges, a fairytale place in Belgium. The charming atmosphere is hard to match, with a village feel and locals who go the extra mile to welcome tourists.

Berlin, Germany

While the city might have a reputation as being too cool for school, Berliners are welcoming and the city is very accessible for first-time visitors.

Vancouver, Canada

And the winner out of all the friendliest cities in the world? Vancouver takes the top spot, thanks to its extraordinarily friendly residents.