In a bid to tackle air pollution and cut greenhouse gas emissions, many cities across Europe are rolling out plans to encourage people to ditch fossil-fuelled cars and choose public transport, or switch to cycling or walking instead. But which cities are leading the way? Is air quality improving? And what can cities learn from each other? The full study ranks 13 of Europe’s largest cities on how they’re doing when it comes to tackling…
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When planning your next trip, you may want to avoid some of the cities we’re about to mention. In 2017, they ranked among the world’s most dangerous places on the basis of murder cases per capita. The ranking contains cities with populations of more than 300,000 and does not count deaths in combat zones or cities with unavailable data, so some dangerous cities don’t appear on the list. Of the 50 cities on the list,…
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The latest liveability index from the Economist Intelligence Unit suggests that Shakespeare might be overplaying the importance of people in his definition. The annual survey, which considers 30 factors related to safety, health care, educational resources, infrastructure and the environment, finds that six of the top ten scoring cities are in Australia and Canada, which have very low population densities (3.2 and 4 people per square kilometre respectively). This compares with an average of 35.6…
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UpgradedPoints.com has just released new data on cities across the globe with the cheapest Airbnb prices. They focused their research on cities with at least 50 relevant listings and excluded rooms over $100 a night. During their research, they went through more than 15,000 listings. What they found is that major cities in North America, most of which are in the U.S, are the most expensive. Europe was middle of the road with some pricey…
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Dubbed the ‘global generation’, over half of all millennials would consider moving abroad for work opportunities, and an increasing amount are starting their own business ventures. With possibilities of owning a home becoming increasingly difficult in the world’s cities, rent prices soaring and the political climate changing, research shows that millennials are less financially stable compared to previous generations. Go Compare has released data to reveal the best places for millennials to start a business,…
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Online travel specialist TravelBird has released the Green Cities Index 2018, highlighting the best urban destinations for environmentally-minded travellers. With sustainability and green living becoming increasingly prominent in contemporary life, TravelBird is sharing this study in order to further the dialogue around sustainable tourism. The results recognise the cities making large efforts to be sustainable by preserving ecological areas, as well as those introducing initiatives to improve the quality and quantity of man-made green spaces….
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For the ninth consecutive year, Vienna tops Mercer’s Quality of Living ranking, and other Western European cities continue to dominate the top of the list. An important role in a city’s attractiveness for talent and business is sanitation, Honolulu ranked 1st in the Sanitation ranking. Mercer’s authoritative survey is one of the world’s most comprehensive and is conducted annually to enable multinational companies and other organisations to compensate employees fairly when placing them on international…
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Online travel specialists TravelBird have released a study ranking international cities according to how welcome they are in relation to their levels of over-tourism. Reports this summer have shown how over-tourism is dampening the spirits of local communities and affecting visitor experiences. As a travel provider, TravelBird feel they have a duty to promote thoughtful travel and sustainable tourism. They undertook this study firstly to take notice of those cities that are making impressive efforts…
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Lisbon is home to amazing beaches, national parks, and outstanding