I was able to take time out and travel last year, hence the Australian and most of the Asian cities. =)

Do you think there's a common thread between the cities you've liked the most?

Hmm. It's hard to say, beyond the generic 'interesting' - I like old architecture, but I can love a city without it; I like markets, but I can love a city with uninteresting markets; I like some mostly because I had wonderful experiences there, like Ulaanbaator. Cities are such different creatures, I don't think I can pin down one consistent trend.

How about you?