Okay, so we have our "most boring cities" thread. What are the ones you feel are under-rated, and why?

I'll start:

*Singapore. I'm in the minority on this one for sure. Singapore doesn't have much in the way of museums, but it has some wonderful ethnic neighborhoods. Chinatown is a bit touristy, but the India section is interesting, and I *love* the shops and mosques in the nearby Muslim neighborhood (don't recall its name). A great food city, too!

*Cardiff. "Little" Cardiff was the perfect place to chill for a couple days after the hustle-and-bustle of London. The Cardiff Bay area has more restaurants than you can shake a stick at, and the city's riverside walking/biking paths are great. It sounds like I'm reaching, but I really dug the low-key vibe here.

*Los Angeles. I live here, and it took me years to discover all the good places and secret spots (of which there are plenty). As such, I understand why most short-time visitors don't get much out of LA. But with a lot of time and a good guide (and a car), you just might be pleasantly surprised. Plus, the beach and the mountains are practically at your doorstep.

*Mexico City. I've been five times, I love it so much. There is a surprisingly-large swath of the city that is safe for exploring and dotted with fantastic museums, great restaurants, Aztec ruins, and fabulous people watching.

*Strasbourg, France. Strasbourg is a far, far cry from having the world's best nightlife, but it's one of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited. I could spend hours strolling around Ile-de-France and the picture-perfect Petite France districts. Good beer and more German than French in feel.

*Damascus. Passing under the walls that mark the entrance to Damascus's Old City (basically an oversized souq with an enormous mosque in the middle) is like stepping out of a time machine into the Old Testament. So much atmosphere, so few tourists. I sure hope the fighting ends soon.