4 photos, 4 recently visited cities. Words that spring to mind.

Beijing: Lively, dirty, unpredictable, freewheeling, crowded, alternative, developing, political, intelligent, exciting.

Brussels: Parties, museums, trains, immigrants, languages, crime, eurocrats, trendy, shabby.

Hong Kong: Flashy yet friendly, colourful, welcoming, fast, kind, contrasting, strong community spirit.

Doha: Bland, empty, dusty, sweltering, shallow, uncaring, cultural/historical/social vacuum.