The best places to live in the world -> Destinations

   Austria is a country rich in traditions, music and contrasts, from the Western Alps to the Danube basin in the east. The country of Johann Strauss and Mozart, it is also remarkable for the historic buildings, museums and world-class alpine landscape that takes your breath away. In a cafe, in a ballroom or church, Austrians seem to have something from the charm and romanticism of Italians combined with the discipline of Germans. Austria's glorious architectural wonders are in...

   Small, rich and with only 7.5 million people, Switzerland is renowned for its enviable quality of living and clocks indicating the time perfectly. Domestic products such as cheese, chocolate, precision watches and multi-functional penknives are popular worldwide. Reputed political neutrality, financial power, isolated location and wonderful mountains have enabled Switzerland to have a central role in European affairs. The central location makes it a great centre for conventi...

   Germany and those who visit this country enjoy the fruits of unity, during which many investments in infrastructure and services were made, to erase the dividing lines of the Cold War and the scars of the war. Modern Germany has developed greatly, though still suffering from the economic consequences of unification, it is obvious that this nation has found a way of expressing its national identity. Former Eastern cities such as Dresden, shine again, like jewels from the past...

    Land of the Midnight Sun offers a unique experience. Norway is a land of tradition, represented by rustic wooden churches and folk dances. Children grow up hearing stories about Pedestrian and fairies, and some adults, although they admit, I still believe in these fabulous creatures. Norway is also a land of waterfalls, rapid rivers, majestic mountains and glaciers, crystalline lakes, fjords and quiet fishing village. The north coast is dotted with houses painted in bright ...

   Holland is an inviting blend of tradition in the form of windmills and tulips and the fast pace of modern European life. Recently, the country consists of only a few islands, separated by some sand dunes to the North Sea. For centuries, these islands were connected to one another, with typical Dutch ingenuity and craftsmanship. The result is a level ground, green and silver, with almost half the territory and 16 million people above sea level. Perhaps no other country has no...

   Japan, the country of the Rising Sun, is the place where the past meets the future. Contrasts are striking: Tokyo is lit by giant companies and high-tech game is loading, while the cherry trees blossom in Maruyama Park in Kyoto symbolizes peace and beauty for over 1,000 years. Under the modern face of Japan's ancient heart is a realm of art and skilful Geisha sumo wrestlers, who celebrates the same festivals for centuries, and preparation of food has the status of art. Japan is l...

   Belgium has something special, whether it's the friendly people who, with three official languages, conversate easily in English, the impressive architecture or attractive cuisine offered by many restaurants. The energetic and carefree atmosphere of this country is contagious and invites everyone to enjoy life fully here.      Situated between France and the Netherlands, Belgium encompasses everything that Europe has to offer best: in one...