The CENET Team Shares Their Favorite World Cities
A few CENET staff members were asked to share some of their favorite world cities.
Istanbul, Turkey
My current favorite city is Istanbul. It’s exotic, it has good transportation, a nice climate, the people are friendly, and there’s great food!
Tokyo, Japan
It’s a beautiful clash of old with new. Ancient places amid modern sky rise buildings; this city embraces its history and leads in futuristic technologies. Sushi, fashion, and cat coffee shops– what isn’t there to love?!
Florence, Italy
You are surrounded by so much beauty everywhere you look. It is also such a serene place that you can relax and wander around and sip cappuccino and forget about your schedule entirely.
Havana, Cuba
As an American, travel to Cuba is rare so being able to visit a place that I had seen only through a US media lens was a wonderful experience. I found such a vibrant, welcoming culture! My favorite part was stumbling upon an unknown square surrounded by stunning, mural-covered buildings and finding the famous Cuban artist leaning against an iconic American car, enjoying a cigar and the evening.
Chennai, India
It’s my hometown so there’s many memories close to my heart. Being near an ocean didn’t hurt either! I love going to the beach in the evenings and getting a raw mango slice covered in salt and dry red chili powder.
Seoul, South Korea
I love the food and all of the stationery stores. It’s also great to see visit extended family!
Paris, France
It has the greatest concentration of art and history in one city. Also: croissants.
London, England
It has the 2nd greatest concentration of art and history in one city.
Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo has the charm of a small town and the excitement of a big city so it is like the best of both worlds. Everyone is so fun-loving and ready to have a good time that it is impossible not to enjoy yourself while you are there.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
This was one of the first places I visited that truly felt different. The people and food were amazing, and exploring the Angkor Wat temple complex was awe-inspiring.
Barcelona, Spain
Antonio Gaudi’s iconic and imaginative architecture makes Barcelona one of my favorite cities to explore. There’s really no other city like it. The Culture is vibrant and the city doesn’t sleep. Grab amazing tapas or paella and Sangria through all hours of the night!
Lima, Peru
I appreciated traveling to a city where I did not speak the local language. The people were kind and patient! It helped to have a reminder of this experience being in our field where we work with individuals who are new to the country and culture. I also enjoyed eating at “Central” in Lima. Each dish was a work of art and absolutely delicious—it was a great experience!
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