Condé Nast Traveler, an American travel magazine, released the list of the top 15 friendliest cities in the world, and among them is Beirut! The readers of the magazine filled a survey which was about their experiences with the locals of the countries they have visited. Apparently, Beirut is the 9

^th

friendliest city in the world! This is what one participant said about our beloved city:

“Despite the political turbulence, it’s always been the land of rich culture, heritage, history, art, nature & hospitable warm locals,” says one astute reader. “Behind every tired sinking sun, is the rise of the Phoenix. Similarly, the love-of-life spirit of the Lebanese people… gives this beautiful city an incomparable lively soul.”

Top 15 friendly cities in the world!

#1 San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

#2 Perth, Australia

#3 Gothenburg, Sweden

#4 Evora, Portugal

#5 Chiang Rai, Thailand

#6 Auckland, New Zealand

#7 Siem Reap, Cambodia

#8 Oporto, Portugal

#9 Beirut, Lebanon

#10 Dublin, Ireland

#11 Malmo, Sweden

#12 Halifax, Canada

#13 Wellington, New Zealand

#14 Luang Prabang, Laos

#15 Hobart, Australia

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