I think it’s safe to say that I’m not the only one that has been feeling the hype of CloudApp the last weeks on Twitter. Being friends with one of the designer and developer (Maximilian Schöning) of the CloudApp, I managed to sneak myself in as a beta tester a few weeks ago and so far I’m loving this little thing. I’ve been trying out several different applications that can be considered CloudApp’s competitors, but they’re all full of weaknesses and seem very unfinished. For those of you who don’t know what the CloudApp is, let me explain quickly.
CloudApp is an application for made designers, developers and other creative minds that can benefit from sharing things they make on their Mac (rumors say that this will come to iPhone too..) to clients, co-workers, friends and family. Of course it’s not restricted to brilliant and creative minds, but I’m guessing that they are the ones that will use this app the most. You use the app simply by taking a screenshot of anything you’d like on your screen, and it’s instantly uploaded (you can turn this feature off) to the CloudApp’s servers. Immediately after it’s uploaded, you’ll find the URL to the image on your pasteboard, available to you simply by pasting it wherever you’d like. These features however are not unique, and what makes it unique is this:
- Integrated functionality in some of the most used designer/developer applications in Mac OS X
- Possibility to not only share screenshots, but also directly upload images and files from your Mac
- Plug-in engine for further expansion
In other words this is definitely an app you’ll want to get your hands on early and start using, and that’s why I’m really pleased to have the opportunity to hand out 3 invites to CloudApp Beta!
How to win?
Simply jump down to the comments below and write down your 3 favorite cities in the world and why you love them. I’m dreaming of going on a freelance tour, visiting most continents of the world and designing on the go with only my Mac and a notebook and I’m unsure of which cities to see. Leave your twitter name or e-mail and I’ll send 3 lucky winners an invite each! This ‘competition’ will end on Friday 3PM (GMT +2, Oslo)
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Haven’t been that many places, but I’d recommend Strømstad in Sweden (great place to buy cheap alcohol for us Norwegians), and Drammen in Norway. A beautiful city with great beer called Aas.
Last — but not least, I’d recommend travelling to Berlin. And make sure to visit Dr. Pong and Tachles. Great places!
Alright. Crossing fingers.
Ranked by order:
– Koh Samui, Thailand
– Bangkok, Thailand
– Hvar, Croatia
Koh Samui, Thailand
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Beautiful island with amazing scenery. Lots of nice hotels, and bungalows on the beach. Definitely go on a safari.
Cost of living relatively cheap, at least for us Norwegians, although prices have definitely gone up the last years. You should visit during the spring.
Bangkok, Thailand
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Bangkok is probably one of the most vibrant cities in the world. There’s nothing you won’t find here. Don’t use taxi, go by the Skytrain. Visit the floating market, buy some fresh fruit.
Hvar, Croatia
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Also a beautiful island, but doesn’t require the long-haul flights as the ones above. Lots of rocks, so you don’t have the same sandy beaches as in Koh Samui. On the other hand, the water is simply amazing. EXTREMELY clear.
My favorite cities in the world are (in no particular order):
Stromness, Orkney, Scotland - A beautiful place where the people and the landscape is at one. Great company, marvelous landscape (it makes the photographer in me jump of joy by just thinking about it). The whole of the Orkney islands is something for anyone that love harsh climate (lighthouses, the ocean and yourself) and very loving and caring people. It’s a soft place in a harsh environment.
Copenhagen, Denmark. - I love the merge between modern and classic architecture, it’s a great place for contemplation. Try Copenhagen for some days in the beginning or end of your journey (as a soft start/end - after all the Danes are Scandinavians). Cheap flights via SAS to many destinations (book lastminute on the danish site for better value), an alternative to Schiphol, Charles de Gaulle and Heathrow for international connections.
San Fransisco, CA, US - As opposed to the fake LA and the busy New York (which I love as well, but I didn’t make it to the list) San Fransisco is filled with real people and inspiring companies. The history of the city is short (by European standards) but not event-less. Make some arrangements to meet fellow twitterers or bloggers and enjoy the one place in the US where people don’t let an economic crisis stop them from doing what they want.
Wish you a wonderful trip!
Chicago - In my opinion, the best large city in America. Big enough to have a wide variety of people and types of neighborhoods, but not overwhelmingly large like NYC or LA.
Sienna, Italy - Just a beautiful city. Admitadly, the only city in Europe I’ve been too, but the weather in the Spring was perfect.
Columbus - My hometown. Often over looked for the larger US cities, but it has such a strong local arts, music and technology scene.
1) Oxford England
2) Dubrovnik Croatia
3) Tokyo Japan
Reasons:
1) Because without Oxford I wouldn’t have anywhere to live ;)
2) The old city is like a town which Disney built for a film.
3) Lights! Lights! Everywhere, the lights are everywhere!
Atlanta - Delicious food, pleasant people, fascinating history
Paris - The Louvre, Delicious food, Beautiful architecture, The Louvre
Vatican City - I’m always amazed that a sovereign state can exist within a city. The history and culture there can last a lifetime.
Enjoy!
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My 3 favorites:
1) Chicago, IL, US - My hometown. The best food in the world, the nicest people in the world, and the worst, but most lovable, baseball team in the world (The Cubs)
2) Edinburgh, Scotland - What was once a backwater city is not a world class culture capital. Beautiful art, architecture, and people.
3) Seattle, WA - The only place I’ve ever been where I’ve sidled up to a bar, ordered a beer standing next to someone I don’t know, and then had to order another one because I sat and talked to that person for so long.
Amsterdam: Capital city of my country. Beautiful vibe!
New York: Amazing to be standing on Times Square in the evening. WOW!
Beijing: Lived their for half a year. It’s an amazing city in an amazing country.
Let me know if you visit The Netherlands!
#1 - London: awesome cultural melting pot
#2 - Boston: historical/modern city
#3 - Amsterdam: great design styles and resources
Osaka - Because it is Japan at it’s best and Japan is awesome!
Ottawa - Because Canada is the Best Country for Wintersport and stuff and wintersport is awesome
Innsbruck in Austria - Because Austria combines 3 Awesome Countries. Germany, Austria itself and Switzerland. You can get all of those in Innsbruck.
Have a good one :)
And all the Best from Germany
1. London - Less than an hour away, cultural melting pot of the UK. Great scenery, great food and a really cool vibe.
2. Los Angeles - City of Angels, more good looking people than you can shake a stick at ! Fantastic weather and plenty to do. Vast if you are from a small island like the UK :)
3. Stockholm - Any city where the women outnumber the men 2-1 is good in my book !
/crosses fingers
Istanbul: Well if nothing else, it’s one of the only places where city is divided between two continents. So you can wake up in Asia, go to work in Europe, get back home to change and then go back out in Europe. Priceless.
San Francisco: The culture there is priceless. OK, sometimes too hipstery but where else can you sit next to on the bus the founder of your blog software, bike across one of the most beautiful bridges. Maybe I love bridges way too much.
Berlin: This city is alive and it’s awkward. I have no other way of putting it; it feels more alive with people and technology than New York does at any give time. I loved going out at nights, just hanging around big and shiny buildings
Throwing my hat into the ring!
New York City: Where I grew up and shall always remain. I mean, everyone needs to come here once in their life.
Vancouver: Because of Stanley Park. Go there, take half a day to walk around the seawall perimeter, and another to walk through the park itself. It’s massive and gorgeous.
Monterey, CA: One of few places that I could totally move to. See the aquarium, ask around for the names of the two dueling burger joints and get a burger from each. (Unfortunately I totally forget their names - though I want to say one was “Empire”-something and the other was “Silver”-something. Darn!)
My three favourite cities in the world are:
Edinburgh
This is my current home, and I love it. Built on multiple levels (in places), with some beautiful architecture, wonderful galleries, friendly, open people and a wonderful Christmas market. Prince’s Street may have been turned into a building site while they try to give us trams but it’s still a lovely city.
Paris
It maybe cliché to love Paris, but I went to Paris at Christmas time last year and had a lovely romantic night time boat trip down the Seine - it’s a beautiful (if crazily busy) city that everyone should visit.
York
I probably shouldn’t pick another British city, but I do love York. It’s just too easy to fall in love with all the tiny, quaint streets and the lovely, friendly feel the place has.
If you only pick one of these, make sure it’s Edinburgh - Scotland is a fantastic country.
Hope you get to go on your trip!
San Francisco - amazing city, great people and burned into my memory because I arrived by sea under the Golden Gate Bridge.
London - one of the most vibrant cities in the world and you’ll never run out of things to do. History by the bucketload.
Istanbul - my personal favourite, the only city in the world straddling two continents and seems to stretch across the ages too with unbelievable mix of ancient and modern.
And if you make it to Spain at all then you have to go to Seville and Granada.
1. Christchurch, New Zealand
Why?
Very, very, very friendly people. Awesome nature, around it, and cheap motels. You should visit the malls, wich feature all you can eat for about 10$. And it’s quality food!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sEZ-wdFegU&feature=youtube_gdata
2. Vilnius, Lithaun
European Capital of Culture in 2009, the Lithuanian capital is planning 120 art and culture projects, and over 900 cultural events.
3. Rio de Janeiro
Their museum is a must see! Really! Also, it’s a city of parties, and if you can time it, you can be there for the Olympiad!
The first one is Zdzieszowice in Poland—my small hometown. The second and the third are London and San Francisco—always wanted to visit them (never managed though).
To be honest, it was a little bit though choice to make.
1) NYC
‘Cause I love USA, I think that is the center of innovation.
2) Paris
It’s a magic, romantic and lovely city.
3) Milan
‘Cause I’m Italian, I’m proud of my country… Milan is a excellent place where eat the best foods ever and where u can see fantastic art operas :)
1. Copenhagen
I studied Digital Design there. It is hard to not feel the vibe of the city. There is a lot of creativity floating around and everything is a little bit prettier than here in Germany. Highly recommended for creative minds.
2. Reykjavik
It is like Copenhagen in small just more weird. And than there is Iceland and so on and so on. ;-)
3. Stockholm
Well when I went there together with some friends in the train we were discussing if the girls will be as pretty as in copenhagen. When we opened the door of the train there was a blond girl with blue eyes in a cotton wool sweater looking at us and saying “Welcome to Stockholm”. From that moment I loved that city. It is really nice there.
Will I get one invite?
me.
Toronto - Because I live here ;), but also because it’s the most entertaining and multicultural city in Canada.
Berlin - So much history and a thriving art scene.
Edinburgh - I still haven’t been able to put my finger on why I loved this city so much, but it remains in my top 3 for sure.
Gothenburg sweden. a nice calm town with lots of old buildings and friendly people
Bashka croatia, a small town that’s not too overtaken buy tourism, beautiful view over the sea and a good swimming place.
berlin, germany, you should know this one.
1. Istanbul, Turkey - alive, large, historical
2. Moscow, Russia - cold, military, disciplined
3. Kathmandu, Nepal - beautiful, spiritual, different
@veljco
Toronto, Canada - A beautiful, clean and friendly city. It has pockets of almost every culture there and everyone is welcoming. Great food, great art, wonderful music, and just an all around inviting aura.
Bruges, Belgium - Just an all around amazing place to visit. The Belgians were friendly and helpful despite my terrible knowledge of of any language other than english and I really wish I could’ve spent more time there.
Waimea, Hawaii - There are almost no words to describe how beautiful of a place the big island of Hawaii is. Black sand beaches, roads through old lava flows that make you feel like you are on the moon, and the contrasting lush green mountains are just a few of the amazing things you will find there.
Well, I live in Hungary, so I recommend visiting Budapest, it’s beautiful, and has a rich history, many museums, and there are many places to enjoy the night! ;)
My second recommendation is Bern, the capital of Switzerland. I spent there a Christmas, and was amazing, with the snow, and all the shops in the old part of the city, and there are people from all over the world.
Third is Pisa. I was there this summer, and it was so relaxing. There is the Leaning Tower, and I think, you can feel the typical Italian feeling, eating pizza and pasta, the people, and the beach is close, too. I recommend there a place called “Viareggio”, it’s by the sea, a really amusing place.
I hope, this’ll help you plan your trip :D
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Okay i think these three are one of the beautiful places to go to.
1. The Maldives
2. Paris
3. Queenstown
The Maldives
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An island nation in the Indian Ocean, has the best beaches in the world… Lovely clear water, the warm weather and splendid beaches is a must-go if your a lover or sand and the surf :D
Paris
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We all know the city of Romance, but trust me the food in Paris is simply outstanding and really mouthwatering!
This is place you should go if you love your stomach and your food!
Queenstown
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Is a fantastic place to holiday, Its full of people skiing, has a good nightlife and its a really exciting place to be in, especially in the winters.
Have a great trip mate!
Cheers !
Geneva, Switzerland: Very beautiful town and a very attractive mix between Swiss and French way of life. Very beautiful especially in the summer when the “Jet d’Eau” is switched on and lit in the evening.
Málaga, Spain: Even in the summer worth a visit with beautiful beaches (you have to search for them though) and a very active night life.
Corsica, France: (well, not a city, it’s an island) Very, very, very beautiful landscape, the coast is completely wrapped around a mountain in the center of the island. Have been there already several times and would go back there every time.
And, I know, it’s the fourth one: Lugano, Switzerland. Very attractive mixture of Italian and Swiss way of life.
Los Angeles, CA - Nice, sunny, and lots to do there
Cancun, Mexico - Nice vacation spot - very tourist oriented
New York, NY (a.k.a. Manhattan) - There’s like a (you name it) on every block.
1) Berlin, Germany, - A very dynamic City with a lot cool people doing cool things. There is evrytime a event you want to go to. You should visit the 26C3 (26. Chaos Comunication Congress) in December. Let me know when you’re here.
2)San Francisco - A amazing City because of it’s awrsome panoramas. You should do a cycling tour over the Golden Gate Bridge. (Also very good foot)
3)New York - Because it never sleeps. It’s amazing to walk through downtown Manhattan at night.
1- Barcelona: It’s my hometown, there are beautiful beaches, good weather and food, and amazing museums and architecture for your inspiration :) You have a place here if you come to visit.
2- Berlin: Amazing city and people. You can feel its power while drinking beer and taking walks. I liked its clean streets, large, neverending parks and friendly people.
3- Granada: Beautiful small city on the south of Spain. You can admire what ancient arab culture left there in the form of architecture, and enjoy “tapas” and drinking with friendly people.
1. Why not Paris in France ? I’m french and find that it’s a very pleasant town ;)
2. Rome in Italy, there are great things to see in this town, lot of old stuffs that are amazing to see !
3. Want something more “exotic” so go to Sydney in Australia, and meet Nemo !
Anyway have a nice day where you live actually ahah…
@fantattitude
I haven’t been to a lot of places (prefer to stay local), but some of cities I have really enjoyed have been:
San Francisco - I absolutely love this place. Even outside of WWDC and MacWorld, there are a lot of Mac fans there that range from all types of professions. Walking around the city, there is a certain excited air about it and there are great restaurants all around. I believe the play Wicked is still there for a little bit more.
Hawaii (Maui) - When the sun is shining, you can see why this place is a top tourist destination. You can go snorkeling and see all the beautiful fish that inhabit the coast. If you just follow the roads, it will lead you to some outcroppings of gorgeous (not so tourist inhabited) atmospheres. Working in that type of atmosphere could be very productive.
Seattle - The sites, the sounds… It’s where Microsoft started, wasn’t it? It has a very inspiring water scape and a not-so-busy type of atmosphere. There is this little trail that you can walk on, or run on, that has benches along the way where people can sit and look over the ocean.
My favorite cities in the world are:
Munich, German: I love Munich its so a awesome city and the people are really friendly!
Berlin, Germany: Great big city!
Venice, Italy: One word: NICE!!
Sorry, my english is not the best ;)
Nice move Ole, hope you can visit lots of cities. I’m from Brazil, living in Sao Paulo and I don’t travel a lot, but I can tell you a little more about this great country.
#1 - Florianopolis, SC, Brazil: http://j.mp/T7NR4
Florianopolis, aka Floripa, is a gorgeous city, been there for 3 weeks after news year and I need to come back. If you’re looking for an awesome vacation, come to Brazil and go to Floripa, I can ensure you that it will be the trip of your life. Women? Here you’ll get a lot! They also have a lot of agencies if great work in design and marketing.
#2 - Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil: http://j.mp/g2NDA
Sao Paulo is one of the most important cities in Brazil. Here you can find all kind of people, jobs, adventures, it is a great place to visit. And if you’re looking for freelance jobs, Sao Paulo is the best place for it.
#3 - Porto de Galinhas, PE, Brazil: http://j.mp/yOWym
Want to see the most beautiful beaches in the world? Come to Porto de Galinhas (literal translation: Port Chickens). Go to this city when you need to relax, enjoy an amazing landscape, and party like hell!
Come to Brazil, you’ll like here.
@starsparkle on twitter
Top 3 Cities:
York, England
By far and away my favourite city destination. Following the death of my grandad in October 2008 I wanted nothing more than to go to York, stand on the walls overlooking York Minister and quietly come to terms with his passing. You cannot move for beautiful architecture and of course, the fantastic cafés/restaurants on every corner!
York does not disappoint; I urge anybody who hasn’t visited to do so immediately.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
I had the pleasure of living in Newcastle upon Tyne for four years and am still trying to wonder why I ever left! Home of the “geordies”, the friendliest people in England, and nicknamed the “Toon”. Newcastle is a thriving metropolis mixing culture with arts with entertainment and never missing a beat. The Baltic Arts Centre (housed in an old flour mill!) and the Sage Concert Hall (which looks kind of like a giant silver armadillo) are just two of the attractions which set Newcastle on the map.
My favourite cinema, The Tyneside, is located in Newcastle and if you are ever in town make sure to catch a flick or two there.
Perigéux, France
I visited Perigéux on a recent trip to France and was surprised at the interesting blend of old and new. In France they don’t knock down their old buildings to make way for new ones, they build a seperate city next door! What is left is the original streets with all of their charm and character situated well away from the bustling shopping centres and Starbucks outlets.
Perigéux may look like a large French city on the surface but once you move away from the “new” and into the “old” it will lose you in a maze of beautiful old streets and charming little shops. The French believe in maintaining their roots and that is just what they have done with Perigéux.
To add to this, the deliciously cheesy gallettes served up in the café on the square are quite simply the best in France.
There are more than 3 cities I love, but will give the 3 best.
Amsterdam: One of the best cities in the Netherlands. Beautiful city with musea, great places to shop and ofcourse the typical dutch streetst like the red light disctrict.
Los Angelos: Great city of California. Been there once because family lives there. Nice surroundings and area, especially the movie studios and things like SeaWorld are worth visiting.
Paris: City of love. Who does not want to go there? I don’t think much words are needed to tell you this city is worth visiting. The eiffeltower, the Louvre (do you like Dan Brown’s books?) and the Notre Dame are defenitly worth it!
1. Vancouver, Canada
My home. There’s no place I’d rather live in the world. The city is beautiful, and the people are amazing.
2. Houston, Texas
Home of the Johnson Space Center. Another beautiful city. They have the most amazing thunderstorms.
3. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Best vacation I ever had. From the sights, to the food, to the tourist attractions and activities. Wonderful place for a vacation.
Hope you have a good trip!
- Brady
No so much a city as a place or area, Yellowstone National Park — Geyser, waterfalls, wild life, and scenery all in one dense location. You can camp or stay at a resort.
Austin, Tx — Good food, good music, great people.
Portland, Or — Wonderful NW city with all the amenities you could want.
Berlin - meltin pot of culture and the most pulsating city in europe
Bern - with the most beautiful old city
Rome - because of it’s history and the wonderful way of living of the italian people!
Venice. (Italy)
Go during the beinalle. The bi-annual art festival. Every country represents with a few of their upcoming/key-artists in pavilions. The pavilions are scattered throughout the whole city, half in locations you wouldn’t normally find from just wandering round venice. It gives you a chance to really see the city in a completely different way. Away from the very tourist-driven culture. The only city frozen in time from a visual perspective.
Brighton.
So much going on, so much art, music, every corner you turn there’s something new to see, and somebody performing. Every bar, club, pub, lounge, outdoor space, there’s something new at each, or hidden and needs to be searched out. A thriving independent community with alternative food sources, clothes shops, and collaborative stores. It’s places like this that get overlooked when coming to the UK.
Dubai.
For the sheer scale of the architecture, and the creativity and effort behind it. With the worlds current tallest building, and plans to build one significantly higher. As well as this, the idea of a city where the industry has become majorly about driving structures. It’s almost in essence of more ancient cultures like the egyptians and romans. Creating real landmarks.
#1 Paris - I’ve never been in a city with such a great atmosphere. I really like this place, especially in the night!
#2 Sidney - Great people, great place - I love it!
#3 - Prague - Really a lot of historical buildings! Nicknames for Prague have included “the mother of cities” or “city of a hundred spires” or “the golden city”. After your visit you’ll know why!
London, Lived there for a few years, great history and night life.
Tokyo, Because it’s awesome ;)
Venice, Great food, great shopping.
Firenze (Florence) Italy - the most beautiful city I ever visited. Everything is so beautiful in Firenze.
Thessaloniki Greece - It’s big, the sea is there, great shopping, excellent food, wonderful weather. Home of Nescaffe Frappe :D
Bracelona Spain - it’s amazing city! architecture, art,food etc. love it!
#1 Asheville: Gem of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Paris of the South.
#2 Paris: Pont Neuf at midnight… Flask of congnac… Ham & Cheese Baguette from street vendor… Staring at the city with my wife.
#3 Quebec City: If you love snow & gorgeous architecture this is your wintertime destination in North America.
Rome, Florence, Venice and Italy in general, its the most beautiful country in the world. Trust me!
1. Berlin – Real predictable, but it doesn’t matter. The amazing creative atmosphere and the cheap alcoholic beverages makes it one of the best cities in the world. Also the geographic location makes it easy to quickly move in any other direction in Europe.
2. Brighton – I’ve always said that the best cities is the one which is located near the sea. Same as in Berlin, the atmosphere is really something else that we are used to in Scandinavia.
3. San Francisco – I was 12 the first time I was there and I don’t remember that much, but I know I want to go back.
1# Sao Paolo, Brazil
It’s a huge city with so many museums monuments, restaurants, theaters, etc…What amazes me the most is that at anytime at night you can find anything you need! For example, after a long night out in a club or theater you and your friends want to get a bite to eat , just think of the most exquisite food : chinese, russian, italian, greek, portuguese, french…name it and you’ll find it!
2# Tokyo, Japan
As an enthusiast of technology, Tokyo is my Meca. I love it for so many reasons! If you’re too you’ll understand the my feeling.
3# Helsinki, Finland
Last but not the least, one of the points of interest of any Student! Economics, Culture, Sports, every single thing you can find there.
Cheers!
I haven’t been many places outside of the US, so I would have to say
1) London - it’s gorgeous
2) Portland, Oregon - Also beautiful
3) Los Angeles, because everyone needs to experience that city.
1st. Moscow, Russia. I love Moscow because I born, grow, live there, Moscow is very suitable for artists because It has so many museums and so many colorful mansion and palaces with old Russian architecture that you can take inspiration from them. even subway here is in big difference cities a City of dance, and full of clubs and bars that you can enjoy your free time.
2nd. Prague, Czech Republic. I love this wonderful city’s architecture, lifestyles and everything that I can’t tell you with words.
3rd. Paris, France. City of love, with so many art museum, and such wonderful people! City of Mona Lisa and other master pieces. I can suggest Louvre as a separate city or even a separate world!
Sincerely.
@Khashiguana
@j4m1eb
London - particularly east London, for the great street art and galleries
Hamburg - great for the Christmas markets and surprisingly warm in the summer too.
Brussels - very historic and architectural and amazing beers!!!
This sounds like a really great idea. :)
Here goes my top cities.
1)
This summer I had a trip to Italy – more exactly Rome. It was a great trip and the ice creams in Italy is just wonderful (I have been in the north of Italy twice). I really recommend visiting Colosseum – some say that it’s “hyped” but I was really surprised to see how big and how majestic it was.
2)
The next stop would be Berlin – “die hauptstadt für Deutchland”. In one way I don’t think that Berlin is a one of the big cities like Paris, Rome and London is but it’s still fascinating – and I really like the mystic and the story behind the city. :)
3)
We once more go north. To the capital of Denmark: Copenhagen
It’s a lovely city and though it’s absolutely not as big as Berlin it has a wonderful hospitality.
The above mentioned cities are from the south, the middle and from the north of Europe. You’ll definitely going to see the whole Europe just by viewing those cities.
Of course – Don’t forget to see the small villages too. ;)
I hope you can use some of this.
Best regards from Europe,
– Johan ”Josso“ Jensen
My favorite 3 cities are the following:
- London - For the cars!
- New York - For ‘The Bigger The Better’
- Tokyo - One whole computer!
Hope to win an invite!
Helsinki, Finland. It’s a great city with beautiful architecture and a urban atmosphere but yet it’s not too big and doesn’t feel to crowded. In the spring and summer the weather in Helsiki is also beautiful.
London, England. I like London because I like the underground there. Going around in a really big city is one of my favorite things to do, and you discover so much. And going with the underground to watch people in their everyday life is great. And this is at its best in London.
And for the third city I don’t really know what to choose. I haven’t been around in that many cities, so I’ll just hope that I’ll get a invite even though I only named two of my favorite cities. But these two are truly my favorites.
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Rome
Where else in the world can you experience ancient ruins across the street from a modern art deco museum, all while enjoying a huge bowl of pasta and wine at an outdoor patio? The best thing about Rome is there are no limits to what you can see and do. This is the true coming together of old world meets new world. One minute you will be catching your breath from the beauty of the Colosseum and the next moment you are licking gelato and walking through world class shops. Everyone in a city, and a city for everyone
London
A city of contrasts, London is simultaneously the cradle of pomp, pageantry, and history and the birthplace of all things groundbreaking and cutting edge. Once the immutable capital of fish-and-chips, it’s now a cheerful chameleon, brilliantly reinventing itself when no one is looking, then preening nonchalantly when the global spotlight turns its way.
Moscow
By many to be considered one of the greatest cities in the world, Moscow has more than earned that reputation. The city looks something like a fairytale with the huge, ornamented buildings and elaborate designs and colors. I was overcome by the beauty of sights like St. Basil Cathedral and The Kremlin, with its large diamond collection. Don’t miss a chance to see Moscow and all of its beauty and charm.
One of the difficult things of traveling to these magnificent cities is to say goodbye.
Caldaro - Italy
A lovely town in south tirol with a real nice lake and great landscape.
Neuenstadt - Germany
Here lives my girl, so it’s obviously a great town ;)
St. Petersburg - Russia
Great city with a lot of history. Also very nice people.
Twitter: @tobyo
First: Sevilla, Spain. This is the best city to be happy and enjoy your free time, holidays or the time you used to go home from work. In Sevilla you would have Sun, Bear, Beautiful corners and very very happy and open mind people.
Second: Granada, Spain. Is simillar to Sevilla, but here you could see “Alhambra”, one of the best monuments of the world comparing with other monuments as the Eiffel Tower.
Third: Barcelona, Spain. Here you have mounting and beach, sun and snow. But best of all, Barcelona is one of the most interesting cities in the world comparing citis as London, NYC, Rome, Paris, Tokio…
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London - Not to live, but for blocks of time, I love it. Makes me want to work hard
Rome - Love the food and the atmosphere
Edinburgh - A great city with everything you would want in a city, good history, but still feels small and manageable
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London: There is a lot of culture such as theatre, arts, clubs and the city developing at a fast pace. I think there is much inspiration to be had from the city, not to mention coffee shops are everywhere and a big part of the culture too.
New York: The city that never sleeps, it really doesn’t. There is a certain atmosphere in NYC that I have never been able to put my finger on, but I like it.
Bruges: A very traditional city, stone cobbled streets and old pubs. Amazing scenery. Although I’ve never been, it is one of the places I need to visit.
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1. Jaipur, Rajasthan India - The liveliest place on earth.
2. Venice Italy - Catch it while you can.
3. New Orleans, LA USA - No other city like it on the planet.
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1) New York City - Never sleeps, so much to do and see. It makes you feel “alive”.
2) San Francisco, or moreso SoMa - The tech community out there is amazing and you have a chance to meet people you’ve only read about online.
3) Tokyo - A lot like NYC, but a much move lively feeling. People are also *much* nicer than in my experience.
1) Interlaken, Switzerland - extreme sports capitol of the world, for everyone. Skydiving, hang-gliding, paragliding, white-water rafting, canyoning, biking, hiking and skiing. Add to this the surreal aqua blue color of the lakes juxtaposed with the snow-covered peaks of the Alps, and you’ve got a dream-like destination for the nature-loving adventurer.
2) Isla Mujeres, Mexico - This seven-mile long, one-mile wide island off the coast of Cancun is the perfect reprieve from the notorious Spring break destination. Riddled with quaint restaurants and mom-and-pop tourist shops, Isla Mujeres is nice for a quiet getaway from the overpopulated Cancun scene while maintaining native Mexican culture. Deep-sea fishing charters are an excellent touch as well.
3) Seville, Spain - It’s hot in every sense of the word. The temperature is exactly what you’d expect, but the vibrant night-life and tourist opportunities (bull fights, cathedral tours, vineyard tastings, etc) surpass the imagination. Catching flamenco shows and bartering the open-air markets are must-see-must-do opportunities.
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1. Guilin, China - The sights along the Li River are incredibly beautiful and picturesque (wiki it!). You can also gain a sense of the transcending antiquity of Chinese culture. My few days there last summer were breathtaking; this is one of my favourite places ever.
2. Shanghai, China - You haven’t seen China unless you’ve seen Shanghai. Huge, sprawling city — lots of sights, lots of food, lots of history (and lots of cheap stuff) — a great mix of the old and new.
3. Montreal, Canada - My favourite city this side of the Pacific. Modern, lively, a cultural mosaic, but not too large like other North American metropolises.
Sadly, i’ve never been anywhere else but California.
Newport Beach, California - Crowded, many places to eat, and has a large beach with a harbor behind it.
Palos Verdes, California - Calm feeling with a lot of seaside views. And the Trump Golf course has public access. Also has a very nice atmosphere throughout the city
San Pedro, California - Lots of Naval history and great seaside restaurants. Also has large marinas.
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3 Cities:
Melbourne, Australia.
Culture capital of the land down under, tons of terrific music, shows, art galleries, festivals. Many great places to eat. Easy to get around and awesome weather.
La Paz, Baja California, Mexico.
Some of the most beautiful beaches and diving in Mexico. Warm sun, and a little off the beaten path for tourists.
Marrakech, Morocco
North Africa, amazing moorish/islamic architecture. Great place for visual inspiration.
Dublin, Ireland - Great city with great pubs and friendly people
Paris, France - I don’t have to write about those many thing man can see here :)
Bratislava, Slovakia - Nice city with lots of history
San Francisco, CA, USA: Great, diverse city with good bread and restaurants
Washington, DC: America’s capital, interesting for the history
Haven’t really been anywhere else, but I’d have to say Paris, France mainly because of the food
Gonna give you some asian perspective
1. Shanghai, China
Cause there’s no better place to see why China is moving up in the world, and is going to be the world’s next superpower. It has true metropolitan living. The cab drivers talk shop, the city is split into almost definable districts, and things are always moving. You can chill out at the Bund and soak up hundreds of years of culture, head to the arts scene in Moganshan road [A must see if you're even somewhat interested in art. (The old architecture of the area is great)], or check out the tallest observation deck in the world on the Shanghai World Financial Center. And if you care for a taster of old China, Suzhou city is just an hour’s train ride away.
2. Tokyo, Japan
A trip to Asia is not really complete unless you’ve been to Japan. Tokyo is a great place to get a split-section of the country. from supposedly Earthquake proof Roppongi Hills, and the high class living in Omotesando Hills, to the shrine in Asakusa. Japan is a melding of new and old. It’s also where Japan really flexes it’s modern artistic muscles. Traditional art medium is still being practiced in Kyoto. But Tokyo is where the truly weird and new stuff is made. If you’re a fan of the older Japanese works. Japan has one of the if not most efficient public transport system worldwide. You can just hop on a Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto and get there in 2 hours. Or the take the scenic route with their overnight trains.
3. San Francisco, USA
No web developer can call himself/herself that unless they travel once to San Francisco. It feels like a city that so different from the rest of America it’s out of this world. The tech industry almost lives in the Bay. Experience delights (well they are to me living in Singapore and never seeing things like this) such as Hobo cajoling to you by Singing and Rhyming, trying to get change. A starbucks on every block. To the rolling hills. San Francisco is an iconic city. If you’re traveling there plan ahead. Fans of music will find there are gigs playing there regularly. The Bay area is a breeding ground for up and coming indie artists. Art cafes where one can sit there and sketch, draw and just plain be creative dot the city. San Francisco is usually highly recommended in all travel guides. But they always forget to mention there’s alot in San Fran living under the surface.
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My fave three cities this year:
- San Sebastian, Spain.
Sort of a miniature Barcelona: a very nice historic centre, great beaches and some of the finest restaurants and tapasbars (pinxtos as they call ‘em there) of Spain.
- Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Where you can always ‘get what you want’, culturally or physically.
- London, England.
What’s not to like. City of music, pubs, cabs and the underground.
1. Paris, FR
Where I live and I really enjoy it, so many things to do, beautiful architecture everywhere and a strong history.
2. San Francisco, US
Really enjoy the time I was there, good melting pot of different people, I found it very different than any other city I went in US (OK I didn’t see that much… :). Wide open to people, culture, art and everything!
3. London, UK
So many things to do, crazy people, parties everywhere, everyday. Strong culture and beautiful places.