If you're planning to visit a new place this summer, one thing you might want to consider is whether or not it's friendly to out-of-towners.
Preply, a service that connects people with resources for learning a new language, created a "community-spirit index," which ranks cities based on how welcoming they are when it comes to non-locals.
"A strong sense of community can make newcomers feel right at home, helping them navigate the challenges of adjusting to a new environment, make new connections, and build meaningful relationships," Preply's report said.
Preply developed a ranking of the 20 most friendly cities in the world by analyzing six factors: visitor return rates, safety, friendliness of hospitality staff, LGBTQ+ equality, overall happiness, and English-speaking proficiency. On the last factor, Preply explained, "English is the most commonly spoken language in the world, so we looked at each city's English-speaking proficiency score to determine the ease of communication there."
Here's the top 20, ranked.