The 10 friendliest cities in the World

Recently, the travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler revealed the findings of a research intended to discover the most comfortable holiday destination in the world. The results are quite unexpected in some cases, because of the absence of some of the most popular holiday destinations.

Florianópolis by Fernando Dall´Acqua

Let’s start at the 10^th place with the city of Chiang Mai – northern Thailand, a city famous for its amazing landscapes and friendly people.

 

On the 9^th and 8^th place (With the same points) we find the cities of Kilkenny in Ireland and Ubud in Bali, which two different ends of the world but with a common charming: their people and the dominant green landscapes within their territory.

 

Number 7 is found in Southeast Asia, Mandalay – Burma, the second largest city in the country and a great alternative to its hectic capital city Yangon, its wonderful traditions and breathtaking temples are simply magnificent.

At number 6 we have Paro – Bhutan and Margaret River – Australia. These two cities could not be more different from each other as Paro is a city built on the side of a mountain and Margaret River is located at a wonderful beach, perfect for surf lovers.

The Top five starts in the United States with Charleston – South Carolina, a student city that has sea and the good vibe of the youth and uniqueness of its landscapes.

 

At position number 4 is Queenstown in New Zealand, which counts with impressive landscapes of snowy mountains looking over the bay.  At number 3 there is Thimphu, capital city of Buthan, a small lovely and peaceful country that has two cities in this illustrious list. In the second position we have, Hobart, Tasmania´s capital with its natural beauty, while at number 1 on the list we find Florianópolis in Brazil, a lovely, beautiful and unique city.

Florianópolis is located on an island in the south of Brazil separated from the mainland by a strait of less than 1 km. The island is about 60 km from north to south and contains some of the most beautiful fine white sand beaches; considered as one of the most paradisiac islands worldwide. Known as the Island of Magic, Florianopolis is home to a very friendly population, with an easy-to-integrate social life for tourists. Its markets and nightlife are perfect ways to see up close what life is like in Brazil outside the big cities.

Florianópolis is the perfect place for lovers of nature, its landscapes are spectacular and combine turquoise waters, white sand and green hills with blue sky. You can take a postcard photo from anywhere on the island. The coast of Brazil is full of cities and places of great beauty that no traveler should miss.

 

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Heading to the Brazilian coast to discover its most emblematic cities like Florianopolis is always a fantastic idea, so why not to rent beautiful apartments in Rio De Janeiro city for a few days and then hit the road to the south on the way to Florianopolis? This is a great choice to see throughout the country and finish your journey in a truly idyllic spot.