A woman who has visited 26 European cities has shared her thoughts on which was the worst to visit, and the best.
From Birmingham to Seville, US-born Charlie Seville has explored a range of cities around Europe.
And she’s now ranked the multiple destinations based on her personal opinion on the ‘food, vibe affordability, and overall experience’.
‘These are just my opinions based on my own experiences travelling across Europe,’ Charlie captioned a post on her TikTok account, @charliewallace64.
‘Some of these takes might be controversial but that’s what makes travel personal.
‘I’ve visited 26+ European cities, from the classics to the underrated gems, and ranked them from worst to best based on food, vibe, affordability, and overall experience. Let me know which city you think deserves to be higher (or lower)!’
The worst destination on Charlie’s rankings was Catania, Italy which only received a rating of three out of ten.
She felt the city was ‘rough around the edges’ and described it as ‘run down, dirty and surprisingly hard to find great food in’.
Charlie Wallace, @charliewallace64,who has visited 26 European cities, shared her thoughts on which was the worst to visit, and the best
She ranked the multiple destinations based on her personal opinion on the ‘food, vibe affordability, and overall experience’
The worst destination on Charlie’s rankings was Catania, Italy, which only received a rating of three out of ten
Despite not finding much to do except for walking around the city centre, Charlie did note there were ‘breathtaking views of Mount Etna’.
The second worst on Charlie’s list was much closer to home – Birmingham.
Rated just 3.2 out of ten, the traveller left the British city, located in the West Midlands, disappointed.
‘Birmingham just hasn’t left a mark on me,’ she penned.
Charlie explained how she felt it ‘lacks charm and cohesion’ and described the centre as ‘bland’.
However, she did acknowledge recommendations from people that she returns in December when the city comes to life with bright and festive Christmas markets.
Another UK city, Manchester, was next, scoring only 3.8 out of ten.
Charlie was dismayed at the ‘grey skies, drizzle and bitter temperatures’.
The second worst on Charlie’s list was much closer to home – Birmingham. Rated just 3.2 out of ten, the traveller left the British city, located in the West Midlands, disappointed
She also felt the attractions of the area were ‘scattered throughout Greater Manchester, which isn’t ideal for visitors’.
A European tourist hotspot, Prague in the Czech Republic came next scoring a disappointing four out of ten.
Charlie explained it ‘felt very overrated’ and was ‘overrun with tourists’.
Many visit the area to see Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, which the traveller felt ‘didn’t quite match the hype’.
However, she noted ‘it was affordable and had interesting bits of history’.
Meanwhile, Krakow, Poland ranked 16th, with a mediocre score of 6.3 out of ten.
Charlie acknowledged the Polish city was ‘affordable, walkable, and really charming’ but felt it was small and easily covered in a couple of days.
At the other end of the scale, Charlie ranked Bath 9.3 out of ten, gushing over how ‘stunning’ the British city is, leaving it in third place.
A European tourist hotspot, Prague in the Czech Republic came next scoring a disappointing four out of ten
Meanwhile, Krakow, Poland ranked 16th, with a mediocre score of 6.3 out of ten
‘The sandy-coloured stone buildings and sweeping Georgian architecture give the city such a timeless elegance,’ Charlie wrote.
She added that she loved ‘how full of character it is’ and raved over the ‘independent boutiques, cosy cafes, and some truly fantastic restaurants’.
London came second on Charlie’s list with an impressive 9.6 out of ten score.
Despite living in the British capital for four years, Charlie insisted ‘I’m still not bored’.
‘It’s the ultimate melting pot of cultures, cuisines, styles, and ideas,’ she penned.
Though the city can be ‘fast-paced and intense at times’, Charlie emphasised ‘it still has my heart’.
‘There’s just nowhere else quite like it,’ the traveller wrote.
At the very top of Charlie’s list was Seville, in Spain, which gained a whopping 9.9 out of ten score from the content creator.
At the very top of Charlie’s list was Seville, in Spain, which gained a whopping 9.9 out of ten score from the content creator
She described how the Spanish city ‘completely captured’ her and raved about the constant sunshine and lively atmosphere.
‘It’s authentic, warm, and full of soul. I already can’t wait to return,’ she gushed.
It comes after Brits revealed 30 of their favourite things about Europe – as three in four UK nationals admitted they still feel European at heart despite Brexit.
In a study conducted by TUI, seasoned travellers were asked to share the bits of Europe they love most – from local food to key landmarks to hidden gems.
