Stepping into United Arab Emirates is like stepping into another world. You have a trifecta of differences with the lands that any of us grew up with: People dress differently, people act differently and people think differently. It was interesting to see that now matter how different your culture is, happiness could still be the same. We visited a local University in Abu Dhabi and the students there were surprisingly warm, welcoming and friendly. Walking around the University we were searching to find out what activities kept people happy there. Overwhelmingly, football was the number one answer. Football, football, football. We tried to peak their interest in other things and their willingness to participate was surprising. Antonio even taught a little martial arts and the laughter that created was priceless.;) 

Did you know that working out makes you feel better and has the opportunity to change your life? This guy from United Arab Emirates tells us about how he enjoys lifting some weights and how he used to have some extra pounds, but now he's on his way to become a bodybuilder! ;)

The men we met where covered from head to ankle in their traditional wear which meant that body language was a bit tougher to read. As we were leaving, we shook hands with some of the people we met and the smiles that lit up their faces was all the expression you needed. Those smiles radiated brighter than that super hot sun they have there and in that smile, you could see how welcoming, how warm and how friendly these people are.