The 20 best cities in the world

Through questions on culture, gastronomy, nightlife, among others, the weekly magazine “Time Out” offers thousands of people the opportunity to express themselves regarding the city in which they live, thus allowing it to draw a list of the most fun and welcoming metropolises. Let’s take a look at their list of the 20 best cities to live in 2022.

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1. Edinburgh, Scotland

According to ‘Time Out’ magazine, Edinburgh is the top city on its 2022 list. Why? Well mainly thanks to its landscapes, its bars, its restaurants, its culture, its nightlife and its people.

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2. Chicago, USA

In this city, you can sunbathe on the shores of Lake Michigan, dine at some of the best restaurants in the world, go to clubs until the early hours, and visit museums.

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3. Medellin, Colombia

It is clear that you will not leave Medellín without making friends, due to the friendliness of its inhabitants. Its gastronomy is another of its assets. The City of Eternal Spring is best known for its excellent nightlife.

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4. Glasgow, Scotland

We find a second Scottish city in the top 5, a record. According to “Time Out”, the quality-price ratio is very good, which will allow you to party, eat and have fun to your satisfaction, without breaking the bank. And it is a destination that is also suitable for our vegan and vegetarian friends, since most restaurants offer adapted menus. In conclusion, like the previous one, this city in Scotland is ideal for outings.

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5. Amsterdam, the Netherlands

This city, ranked as the second most progressive city in the world and where inclusion is the norm, is perfect if you love bike rides. Only problem: between its architecture, its museums, its canals and its history which make it one of the most fascinating cities in the world, it is difficult to choose a specific place to take a picture.

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6. Prague, Czech Republic

Easy to visit and navigate thanks to its good public transport network, and with the most affordable prices, Prague is also rich in interesting sites, such as museums, restaurants and galleries. The structure of the city itself makes it one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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7. Marrakech, Morocco

A colourful, lively city steeped in history, with numerous monuments classified as world heritage: in short, the best-ranked African city on this list is Moroccan and it offers a guaranteed change of scenery.

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8. Berlin, Germany

Art, museums, galleries, but also a pleasant nightlife accessible to all, all at relatively affordable prices. Also known for its varied shops and street markets, the German capital, like no other, might only be in a good position in this list.

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9. Montreal, Canada

A truly cosmopolitan city that abounds with music festivals on every street corner during major cultural outbursts in the summer, dotted with skyscrapers and historic buildings, in a mix of European and Quebec cultures.

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10. Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen’s rich nightlife is another factor that earns its residents high rankings in “Time Out” magazine. But more than that, its colorful houses and small wooden boats are an integral part of its landscape, with its magnificent canals that you can explore on board hydrofoils, floating saunas, jacuzzis and even kayak bars.

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11. Cape Town, South Africa

Mountain, beach, dance shows, experimental performances and other cultural activities, all in a magnificent natural setting: in short, Cape Town is a splendid multicultural city, with a very popular nightlife and tasty gastronomy!

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12. Madrid, Spain

This is a well-deserved 12th place! It’s impossible to get bored in this city, which is one of the most open in Europe, where people can really be whoever they want, and which is full of cultural activities.

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13. Manchester, England

A multitude of bars, numerous restaurants, a first-rate cultural scene: it is one of the most welcoming cities in the world… But it is above all for its famous football team that Manchester is known.

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14. Mumbai, an Inside

Nightlife in India’s most populous city doesn’t stop at clubs, as you’ll find 24/7 restaurants across the bay here. And apart from being the fourth most populous city in the world, Mumbai also has the largest film industry in the world.

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15. Melbourne, Australia

After two years of pandemic, the city, with free public transport, is waking up little by little, with festivals, music and street artists, fairs, art exhibitions, theatre, concerts, gastronomy and wonderful beaches – all in one place.

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16. Taipei, Taiwan

You can sip a craft beer on the roof of a building while enjoying the spectacular view, for example, in this very gay-friendly city which legalized gay marriage in 2019. You will never go hungry there, thanks to the wide variety of food and places to enjoy a good meal. Its nightlife is lively.

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17. London, England

Despite the high cost of living in London, galleries and museums are free. In addition, new nightclubs and numerous cultural, gastronomic and leisure activities make this city one of the favorites in the “Time Out” ranking.

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18. Porto, au Portugal

If people surveyed by Time Out find Porto a great city in which to relax, it may be, as the name suggests, because of the beautiful port the city has, which serves as a backdrop to d excellent meals on the terrace.

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19. Lyons, France

Often forgotten, in the shadow of Paris, Lyon offers many quality cultural and gastronomic events and life is cheaper there than in the French capital. This city, located between the wine regions of the Rhone Valley and Beaujolais, has two large rivers on which you can find floating bars serving the best wine.

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20. New York, USA

With its theater, museums, art and pop culture, this city was able to rise to 20th place in this ranking. Hard hit by the pandemic, the “Big Apple” has nevertheless emerged stronger, and is considered to be the most resilient city by “Time Out” this year.

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