Rio

It's kinda funny, but Rio really reminded me of Tel Aviv.
Not sure if it's the long stretches of beach, or the boxy architecture or the fact tht people are always going somewhere.
There are a lot of obvious differences. Rio is ridiculously good looking. Tel Aviv is a bit like the not-so-fortunate sister. You can see a resemblance, but still.
Then Rio has all those green peaks and mountains, and the statue of the Christ that Tel Aviv doesn't. (Last time the Jews tried to use Jesus for decoration ended in tears).
But the main thing is that while Rio is probably much poorer, people seem about a million times happier, with their beach & samba lifestyle. Makes you wish you were Brazilian...