The Everywhere blog

What makes a city perfect for a visiting traveler? What gives a place that special magic that makes it so memorable? I'd never thought of that before, but Everywhere contributor Becky Timbers most certainly has. Becky just posted a clever article about the elements of a city that combine to make it perfect. Her Top 10 list of Perfect City attributes includes:

1) No cars

2) Farmers markets galore

3) A hip and trendy central area with no motorized vehicles

4) Trees, flower, shrubs, and more

5) Policemen on horseback

6) No trash

7) Theater or a cultural center

8) Good eats

9) Close proximity to a natural playground

10) Chill, but mellow nightlife

Becky explains all this in more detail in her article, and she's also opened the subject for debate. What do you think makes a city perfect? And what Perfect Cities have you visited? Tell us about your favorites in the comments for The Perfect City.

PS: I couldn't help but notice that Peter Barnes just submitted an article about a little-known town outside Barcelona that has many of Becky's Perfect City qualities (although no word about the cops on horseback). Check out Peter's story about Girona, Spain
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(Image above: The town center in Girona Spain, photo by Peter Barnes)