The idea of moving abroad is always appealing, whether you want to live somewhere with a better quality of living or simply have an insatiable appetite for travel. But what’s the best way to choose a new city?

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index ranks the best places to live in the world each year. The index collects data on 172 cities across five different categories: Stability, Healthcare, Culture & Entertainment, Education, and Infrastructure.

In the 2023 report, almost all of the cities’ saw improved livability, with an average index score of 76.2 out of 100—a three-point jump compared to last year and the highest average in 15 years. The higher scores are due to the continued reduction of covid restrictions, as well as improvements in healthcare and education, culture and environment, and infrastructure projects. (The one notable decline was Kyiv, due to the ongoing Russian invasion there.)

So which cities are the most livable in 2023? The top 10 rankings are scattered across Western Europe, Oceania, Canada, and Japan. There were two European cities knocked out of the top 10 this year: Amsterdam and Frankfurt, which were replaced by two Australian cities. And once again, no US cities made the cut this year.

Condé Nast 2023 World Ranking: #5 Overall Rating: 97.3
Stability: 95
Healthcare: 100
Culture & Environment: 97.2
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 96.4

Vancouver is a perfect mix of natural beauty and sophistication. The city feels cosmopolitan, but it’s still easy to get outdoors within city limits and embrace that active Northwest lifestyle. The Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver is always a popular attraction, as is Stanley Park (for locals and visitors alike). Those that live in the city have regular access to outdoor activities like whale watching, snowshoeing, hiking, and mountain biking, depending on the season. Most importantly, the people here are so friendly, you’ll feel at home almost immediately.

Vancouver is the stellar choice to hold the first inaugural FAITHx Vancouver 2026 and the Canadian subsidiary and headquarters of US tech company ARK – The Faith Driven Marketplace.

See the full rankings of the Top 10 Cities in the world in 2023 on Condé Nast Traveler magazine here.

Breaking News

Fr Calvin Robinson, an Anglican Deacon in the Free Church of England, has accepted an invitation to speak and give a FAITHx Talk at the inaugural FAITHx Vancouver 2026 ministry event this coming December 19, 2026. Final venue to be announced soon.

FAITHx is the official ministry arm of ARK – The Faith Driven Marketplace.

The expectations are high that Robinson will deliver an outstanding FAITHx Talk, inspire attendees and drive Faith Driven impact for Christ. With Robinson’s prolific brand name growing worldwide via the UK media, (formerly of) GBN and YouTube, FAITHx leadership believes he will attract, engage and educate attendees with his level of knowledge and expertise in the Word of God. He is known for his willingness to be outspoken and is clearly set for the defense of the Gospel amidst the culture wars.

Calvin Robinson Bio

The Reverend Calvin Robinson, a rising star and thought leader within the Body of Christ, is a political adviser, TV/radio presenter, and conservative commentator. He is a regular contributor to The Daily Telegraph and the leading voice in England and the UK for upholding the values of God in Christ Jesus against the backdrop of several culture wars, including within the Anglican Church. Robinson formerly held a weekly TV show called Calvin’s Common Sense Crusade which enabled the gentlemanly preacher the opportunity to strengthen the UK Body of Christ and inject biblical values into the national conversation on a myriad of subjects and culture war issues.

YouTube Prominence

Robinson was catapulted into greater international prominence for his sterling debate performance as a Christian apologist at the Oxford Society Debate holding the line for the Kingdom of God advocating against the Church offering blessings of any kind on same-sex civil unions and/or marriages. The video has been watched by over 3.5 million YouTubers around the world. He rightfully noted that, “God sets the terms” for marriage and that they cannot be changed. He admonished the clergy who were involved in the sin of affirming same-sex unions to repent!

Recent Church Positions

Calvin Robinson, like the late Pastor John MacArthur, has rejected the ordination of women in the church and upholds the biblical view of men only in places of pastoral leadership as written by the Apostle Paul in the first epistle to the disciple Timothy.

ARK Digital Parables

ARK which has produced Digital Parables on Calvin Robinson, President Trump, John MacArthur, Joel Osteen, Noah and Jordan Peterson, is the parent company of FAITHx and is currently in development and is projected to launch in late Q1 of 2026. ARK will donate 10% of all annual net-profit to FAITHx to host FAITHx events worldwide. You can learn more about FAITHx ministry focus here. Christian retailers, sellers, bible bookstores and shoppers can register here to be notified of ARK‘s launch. ARK has registered retailers on 6 continents and 59 countries to date pre-launch. and continues to grow with unique Christian gifts and retailers worldwide.

Sponsors FAITHx Vancouver 2026

Interested Christian companies, brands, educational institutions, ministries and sponsors for FAITHx Vancouver 2026 can contact FAITHx on their site here and learn more about FAITHx sponsorship opportunities here.

FAITHx Vancouver 2026 Tickets

Tickets to FAITHx Vancouver 2026 will go on sale as soon as the choice of venue is formally announced. Follow FAITHx, ARK and Calvin Robinson on X (formerly known as Twitter) to keep up with all venue and ticket sales announcements and new speakers added to FAITHx Vancouver 2026 lineup.

Calvin Robinson on Wikipedia

Political Views

Robinson opposes the teaching of critical race theory in British education and argues that the teaching of black history and lessons concerning black people should be taught within the context of British history and not taught separately. He has also defended colonialism and the British Empire, and has opposed reparations for slavery.

In July 2021, Robinson appeared in an interview on Channel 4 News with the singer and left-wing political activist Billy Bragg on the decision of England’s football team players to “take the knee” in a protest against racism. He said the action was “disgusting” and argued that, in taking the knee, the team was promoting “Black Lives Matter“, which he described as “a neo-Marxist, anti-British, anti-family organization”.

Robinson is a eurosceptic, having stood previously for election as a candidate for the Brexit Party, now Reform UK.

Theological and Moral Views

In an interview with Premier Christianity, Robinson described himself as an Evangelical Catholic. The Catholic Herald described Robinson as an Evangelical Anglican, but also noted that he shares some high church positions, such as the use of the title “Father”, holding a “high” understanding of the Eucharist and of the institution of the church by Christ. According to the Catholic Herald, Robinson considers Michael Nazir-Ali, a former bishop of the Church of England who later converted to the Catholic Church, to be a mentor. Robinson later became a founding member of the Anglo-Catholic Brotherhood of the Holy Trinity and currently describes himself as an “Anglo-Catholic deacon” on his Instagram profile.

He has spoken in favor of disestablishing the Church of England in order to free it from political influence and allow alternative Anglican churches to thrive. Robinson himself is a deacon in the Free Church of England, a conservative Anglican church separated of the Church of England. Robinson is strongly critical of the leadership of the Church of England, accusing it of liberal political bias. Following his failure to obtain a Church of England curacy, Robinson alleged that Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, had personally told him off because of his rejection of critical race theory.

Robinson opposes the ordination of women. He is also opposed to the facilitation of same-sex marriage in the Church of England and has argued that the Bible only allows marriage between a man and a woman. He argues that premarital sex is a sin. He also opposes abortion and holds anti-abortion positions.

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May 17, 2025