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From pounds of gooey chocolate to fondue and vintage
wine, no one does life quite like the Swiss. The locals
are multilingual and tourists speaking German,
French, English, and Italian have no problem getting
around. In a world where immigration laws arebecoming stringent owing to the constant fear of terror
attacks, the Swiss are peace-loving and welcoming
towards all travellers. With the Swiss Franc becoming
stronger, the country flourishes in the hands of an
efficient government system.Switzerland
BEST COUNTRY
Melbourne
The buzzing city in Australia’s charming state of Victoria
has been on the Indian traveller’s bucket list for some time
now. With a thriving dining and coffee culture, numerous
festivals and events to fill the calendars, colourful race
carnivals and Grand Slams, surfing tournaments and
cricket, it is no wonder the city draws an international
crowd. Although roughly the size of the British Isles, the
region has a bit of everything—beaches, national parks
and forests teeming with wildlife, wineries, lakes, and
even mountains offering skiing, climbing, and hiking
opportunities.Dubai
The UAE’s commercial capital and its most cosmopolitan
Emirate, Dubai has been identified as the most attractive
city in the world to live in. Whether you want to travel
on holiday, for business, or be an expat, the glittering
Emirate has room for everyone. Expats recognise
the perfect work-life balance, the low congestion
(20 per cent), and well-developed infrastructure, together
with an international lifestyle and top-notch luxury
experiences as fulfilling parameters for travelling to Dubai.BEST CITY
Melbourne glimmers
in the golden hour.A boat trip on Lake Lucerne is a typical
Swiss thing to do in the summer.Cosmopolitan cities that are setting the benchmark for the most
number of international tourist arrivals.INTERNATIONAL
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