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Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. We quizzed thousands of locals to rank the best cities in the world right now. Every year, we take the pulse of city living by quizzing thousands of locals across the planet about life in their hometowns.
This year, more than 18, city-dwellers shared their insights on everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and the overall city vibe. When urban living can sometimes feel isolating and costly, this year we wanted to get a sense of what, exactly, makes a city feel like home. Sure, the nightlife is great, but is the city safe and walkable? Is good quality food and art available at a reasonable price? Is it easy to make friends, find love, and access nature? Livability was a key factor in our ranking this year.
But a great city to live in is, naturally, a great city to visit. Read on to see how your hometown faredβ¦. Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. Steeped in history and cultural significance, Cape Town provides visitors with a plethora of options to learn, explore, and have fun, all without breaking the bank.
Immerse yourself in the fishing culture of the city in trendy Kalk Bay, head to East City for a dose of Capetonian food and design, or be one with the natural world at the majestic Cape Point Nature Reserve. You can even paraglide in the shadow of Table Mountain, which makes for a very different way to see the city. Visit now because: You can go on a wine safari! The big numbers: Cape Town scored highly across the board.
