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