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I ditched the UK for the 'friendliest city in Europe' once known for its grumpiness

I ditched the UK for the 'friendliest city in Europe' once known for its grumpiness

Becki Enright has left London behind to move to the sizeable European city, which was once known for its grumpiness but has just been named the friendliest on the Continent

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