Leme, Brazil

With a population of 98,161, Leme is no quaint beach town. This upper-middle-class neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone is a dense urban center, its high-rise hotels and party-hardy crowds a far cry from the tranquil getaway many expats imagine. The annual Réveillon celebrations spill over from neighboring Copacabana, packing Leme's streets with revelers. And while the neighborhood takes its name from a nearby rock formation, don't expect to find much peace and quiet - the relentless bureaucracy and safety concerns are