Time Out releases its highly anticipated list of the 50 best cities in the world, and for 2025, Cape Town, South Africa, has taken the coveted top spot. The post Why Time Out says this is the best city in the world for 2025 appeared first on The Manual.

Time Out has just named the best cities in the world for 2025, and you, our loyal reader, have a lot to do with it. Each year, we quiz thousands of locals on what it's like to live in their hometowns.

Cape Town has claimed the top spot on Time Out's annual list of the 'Best Cities in the World', released on Wednesday. The global brand, known for inspiring people to explore the best of city life, ranked Cape Town first for its stunning beauty,

E very year, Time Out surveys thousands of city dwellers to rank the best cities in the world. In 2025, over 18,500 respondents from across the globe shared their thoughts on ever