This Small Texas City Was Just Ranked One of the World’s Most Welcoming—Here’s Why

It can be a real bummer to go on a trip to a bucket list location only to find that the locals are cold, rude, and totally unwelcoming. If you want to make sure you’re heading to a spot where the atmosphere is friendly, you might want to consult Booking.com’s list of the 10 friendliest cities in the world—which includes a U.S. location that you might not expect.

The Methodology

According to research conducted by Booking.com, 45 percent of travelers say welcoming locals are a major...