Historical rankings
Cities known for this, ordered by which countries are the best value right now.
Africa's diplomatic capital, a high-altitude city of grand museums, buzzing coffee culture and the continent's biggest market.
Indonesia's temple-and-surf island, where rice terraces, beach clubs and Hindu shrines share one lush coast.
The atmospheric capital of tree-lined boulevards, a maze-like Old Quarter and steaming bowls of pho.
The high-octane southern metropolis, formerly Saigon, buzzing with motorbikes, markets and rooftop bars.
The only city spanning two continents, layering Byzantine domes, Ottoman palaces and grand bazaars along the Bosphorus.
Australia's cultural capital, beloved for laneway cafes, street art, sport and a fiercely proud coffee scene.
The Eternal City, where ancient ruins, baroque fountains and Vatican treasures crowd every cobbled street.
A raucous, sun-soaked southern city that gave the world pizza, beneath the shadow of Vesuvius.
