Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The city is like an overweight child fed with McDonalds on daily basis between steroids. In under 10 years, it transformed itself from a blistering sand pit to the 'Amsterdam' of the Middle East, the Bangkok of Asia, the Chicken Ranch in Nevada; big business considering its stricter neighbouring countries.

Praha, Czech Republic: Prague for all you unknowing under a rock dwellers. The city is Goth (60% of Chezhs are Atheist, Agnostic, ect), not emo kid kind but Goth in its literate meaning, i.e. buildings characterised by pointed arches, dragons, gargoyles, ect. By night, clubs neon lights amidst Gothic architecture gives a surrealistic vibe.

Doha, Qatar: Most cafes in the Middle East serve Hookas (in Dubai spelled Hookers). Smoking is a 'culture' or the least a 'notable tradition' in the Middle East. Most people keep indoors in the sun scorched day time (except for slaves to do laundries, ect), and by night scoff on a hefty supper and finishing it with an hour or two smoking session.

Jibreen, Oman: The country is a must go destination if in the area. Oman has what its neighbours don't, warm and welcoming people, gigantic forts, greens, steep mountains, sceneries, and more gigantic forts. Less than 10 years back, you would actually not necessarilly require a passport to get in or out of the country by road.

Maloula, Syria: One of the most scenic and sacred places in Syria, 35km north west of Damascus, 1500m above sea level in elevation. This unusual spectacle of cliffside settlement looks like a village suspended in mid air. Maloula is the only place where Aramaic (The Language of Christ) is still used.

Firenze, Florence: In English, Florence, regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world, has over 1.5 million tourist each year. Why does the Monalisa have not eyebrows; because it was a the fashion in renaissance Florence to shave or pluck all of them off. Today, high fashion still dominate a fair sector of Florence economy.