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In this month’s KLM “Holland Herald,” Fred Kent answers the question: “What makes us return to a city?” In short, local flavor, small businesses, and great neighborhoods distinguish truly great places from one-trick ponies.

This begs the question: What is the world’s most re-visitable city (and why)?

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  • http://www.zgf.com Shin-pei Tsay

    Too many to name!
    …but I would put Amsterdam and Copenhagen up there. Both cities constantly reassess itself, from all angles. Last year Copenhagen opened up the harbour to the public in the summer. Instead of putting in security measurements, preventing people from touching water, it built slides and docks, enabling numerous activities for people of all ages. Predictably, cafes and other amenities sprouted next to the previously defunct and industrial waterfront.

    It is also fun to check out the new I AMsterdam campaign, which shows you how Amsterdam the city is constantly improving and re-inventing itself. (http://www.iamsterdam.com, there’s an English site). Under the heading “Traffic and Transport – Car” the site asks, “Do you really want to enter Amsterdam by car? Know what you are getting yourself into… Traffic jams, getting stuck and a testing of your patience.” I just love it!

  • Chris Heitmann

    I’d have to agree…
    …with Amsterdam as one of the most revisitable cities out there. Part of it is the managable size of the city, but mostly because there are so many great places to discover. Amsterdam epitomizes the notion of the power of ten – ten great neighborhoods (easily), each of which has ten great places, each of which then has another ten things to do. Many of these cannot be found in any guidebook, but rather only by exploring the city by foot or by bike. Given the city’s incredible network of pathways, the simple act of just moving through the city is an event in itself. Plus, when you’re tired of the bustle, it’s equally easy to get out of the city and into the countryside.

    And, though I’ve only traveled there before having a child, I imagine it would be an unbelievably fun place to travel with little ones. OK, I’ve convinced myself – I’m ready to go back.

  • Linda Jones

    Different outlook about the city
    I love this Site and what PPS is doing is great. As a person who hates to go to the city and loves country you gave me a total different out look about going to the city. thanks Linda Jones