Helsinki. Finland

Helsinki, capital of Finland with all its watery geography, blends graciously into the Baltic. The town seems liquid, and the twists and turns of the coastline include a seemingly endless number of bays, inlets and islands. Helsinki can seem like a younger sibling of larger Baltic capitals, but it’s the one that graduate with an Art Degree, listens exclusively to indie music and works in an ultra-modern design studio. The city's gourmet scene is flourishing, with eateries serving locally-sourced dishes popping up at incredible speed.