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Some cities don’t just impress you—they quietly rewrite how you want to live. I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since my first trip abroad, and these 40 places delivered it in spades. No fluff, just the moments that made me stop and think “okay, this is the good stuff.” Scroll on if you want to feel the same spark.

Dubai is synonymous with luxury cars, and the Mercedes-Benz brand is highly prized for both its elegant design and its high price. Saudi Prince Al-Walid bin Talal, one of the richest people in the world, has adorned his Mercedes with over 300,000 diamonds, worth approximately €4.4 million. This striking example shows that there are no limits in Dubai when it comes to customizing cars and displaying wealth. These luxury vehicles exert a special attraction on tourists from other countries. Of course, you can admire the latest models from world-renowned brands in Dubai's luxurious shopping malls—and you might even be lucky enough to spot a diamond-encrusted Mercedes.

When you get up to the security area, it's important to follow all the steps as prescribed. Otherwise, you're going to be stuck there forever doing and redoing the process as the agents try to figure out if you're hiding something. Still, we've never got the process this wrong, and we can't understand how this guy even got into this position. How does one get stuck in an X-Ray machine for luggage without any personnel noticing? You can't have any liquids larger than three ounces on the flight, so we have a feeling this guy's body set the scanners off.