How São Paulo Climbed Into The World’s Top 20 Cities — And Why The Ranking Leaves Out Places Many People Prefer

São Paulo’s appearance in 18th place on the 2026 World’s Best Cities list surprised many people abroad. For expats who know the city well, it confirms something they already feel: despite its flaws, São Paulo has momentum again. But the ranking also tells a deeper story about how global studies increasingly celebrate scale, visibility and […]