And the #GlobalLocalSpot Contest Winner Is…
Over 15,000 expats contributed to this year’s Expat Insider survey and told us the best and worst things about the country and, more specifically, the city they live in.
To celebrate the release of our Expat City Ranking in November and to find out even more about what makes your city special for you, we launched the #GlobalLocalSpot contest on Instagram asking InterNations members to share their favorite spots in their city. From Amsterdam, Toronto, Mittenwald (Bavaria), and beyond, we received many amazing entries. But there could only be one winner!
InterNations member Sevim Cimen Gumusel submitted this amazing photo from Paris, France which was chosen as the winning picture. ‘’This photo is taken inside Galeries Lafayette,” she told us. “I love the holiday season, and the decorations always make me happy.’’
The Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree tradition dates back to 1920 when the first Christmas tree was erected for the annual employee Christmas party. The tree itself is incredible on its own, but the infamous dome and grand staircase add to the spectacle that make this tree admired the world over. Ironically, this year’s theme for the tree is travel, and this is one of the things that Cemin connects with the most. ‘’The architecture of the dome itself is already very beautiful and every December it becomes breathtaking. And since I’m passionate about travel, the details such as that red airplane made it even more special to me and made me dream about new journeys ahead. This shot is all about happiness to me.’’
Congratulations, Cemin, and thank you to everyone who participated in the contest.
Although the contest is now closed, you can still share your favorite photos of your city with us on Instagram using our everyday hashtag #GlobalLocal or browse other submissions on #GlobalLocalSpot.
Advertisement
About Samantha Law
Originally from Scotland, Samantha has been an expat in Munich for two years now. With a passion for all things social media, she works as the Social Media Manager at InterNations.
Article topics
Related articles
Making Friends around the World: August at InterNations
Good times are even better when they are shared! This month, expats and global minds not only celebrated their international friendships, but also did something out of the ordinary with surprising venues and unusual events and activities.
Summer Vibes around the World in June & July
With summer in full swing in many parts of the world, InterNations communities embraced the season with rooftop gatherings, outdoor adventures, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow members.
A New Way to Connect Globally — The Year 2020 in Review
With in-person events and activities being canceled in many of our communities, 2020 was quite a challenge. However, it also led to some creative solutions and new ways of getting together. Let’s take a look at the many ways we were able to stay connected in 2020!
Introducing Our Newest Communities
From Changchun in China to Tangier in Morocco, InterNations is launching 30 new communities. Just as our existing communities, our new communities offer members the chance to meet fellow expats and global minds, take part in activities and events, and share information, tips, and all things expat on our local forums.
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly — Holiday Event Highlights with InterNations
The year is coming to an end, and we’re entering the holiday season. Christmas markets, holiday parties, and local traditions are all around. It is a great time to come together and reminisce about the past year. Let’s take a look at the holiday highlights of the month.