Christchurch (New Zealand) is one of the world’s most unique destinations, combining urban regeneration and innovation with heritage, culture and exhilarating activity.

Christchurch

Canterbury

Aalborg is a city in the Jutland region of Denmark. It’s known for its revitalized waterfront on the Limfjord, the body of water that cuts through Jutland. Also notable are the Aalborg Havnebad outdoor pool, exhibitions at the Utzon Center and concerts at the futuristic House of Music. Nearby is the 16th-century, half-timbered Aalborghus Castle. The Aalborg Historical Museum tells the city’s 1,000-year history.

Aalborg

With the intimate Aarhus as your jump-off point, you can explore national parks, pristine beaches and major attractions, all in the back garden of a so-hot-right-now European city destination.

Photo Credit: Kim Wyon

Aarhus

Adelaide is South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital. Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. The city's Adelaide Festival is an annual international arts gathering with spin-offs including fringe and film events.

Adelaide

Allinge-Sandvig

Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital and it’s known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system, and narrow houses with gabled facades. The city is also home to cycling, which dominates the streets of Amsterdam. It has a Museum District that houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam

Arrowtown is a historic gold mining town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Arrowtown is located on the banks of the Arrow River approximately 7.5 km from State Highway 6. There is also road access directly to Queenstown via the Shotover Gorge and a third route via the picturesque Lake Hayes.

Arrowtown

Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece.

Photo: Klāvs Taimiņš

Athens

Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar

Bagan

Your ideal base for exploring the vast Gippsland Lakes, Mitchell River and the surrounding forests, Bairnsdale is a laid-back country town close to scenic drives. 

The gateway to the world famous Gippsland Lakes, Bairnsdale is the perfect spot to stock up on boating, surfing, camping and fishing gear for your outdoor adventure. Choose from the wide range of shops and services on offer, and there are plenty of accommodation options available for those who would like to settle in for a few days. 

Located at the junction of the Great Alpine Road and the Princes Highway, Bairnsdale also provides easy access to the alpine villages of Omeo, Dinner Plain and Mount Hotham.

Bairnsdale is also a commercial centre for the local wool, dairy and timber industries.

Discover the region's wineries, brewery, restaurants and markets with many experiences located within a short drive of the town. Visit during the summer months and pick your own fruit at orchards and berry farms.

Bairnsdale

Ballarat is Victoria's largest inland city. Just 75 minutes west of Melbourne, Ballarat is a melting pot of art, culture, food, wine and attractions set against an iconic heritage backdrop.

Ballarat

Bangkok

Barcelona

Barrington Coast is a region in New South Wales that encompasses the Great Lakes, Manning Valley, Gloucester and Barrington Tops plateau.

Barrington Coast

Billund is a town in central Denmark. It's known as the birthplace of Lego bricks, featured in the Legoland Billund theme park. Nearby, Lalandia in Billund water park has a tropical aquadome. Sculptures line a path along Grindsted stream in Skulpturpark Billund. Northwest of town, Karensminde Agricultural Museum showcases farm work in the 18th and 19th centuries. Givskud Zoo, northeast, is home to lions and gorillas

Billund

Blackheath is a beautiful village with a bohemian soul, punching well above its weight with cool cafes, galleries and local markets. It’s also surrounded by some of the most spectacular wilderness and jaw-dropping lookouts in the Blue Mountains National Park, including Govetts Leap with its far-reaching views over the densely-carpeted Grose Valley.

Black Heath

Blåvand

Borre is a village on the island of Møn in south-eastern Denmark. It is located in the eastern part of the island at the foot of a hill leading up to Møns Klint and Liselund.

Borre

Boston, officially the City of Boston, is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States and 21st most populous city in the country.

Boston

Bourdeaux

Bowral

Brisbane

Broken Hill is a frontier mining town in the far west of New South Wales, in the Australian outback. Its mining history is explored through geology exhibits at the Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum. In nearby Silverton, the disused 19th-century Daydream Mine is open to the public. North of Broken Hill, Living Desert State Park features the Sculpture Symposium, a group of monumental sandstone sculptures.

Broken Hill

Broome is a beach resort town in western Australia’s Kimberley region that's known for its white sands and dramatic sunset views. Here, you can take a camel ride to experience the coastline and explore the dinosaur tracks at Gantheaume Point.

Broome

Brussels

Budapest

Busan, a large port city in South Korea, is known for its beaches, mountains and temples. Busy Haeundae Beach features the Sea Life Aquarium, plus a Folk Square with traditional games such as tug-of-war, while Gwangalli Beach has many bars and views of modern Diamond Bridge. Beomeosa Temple, a Buddhist shrine founded in 678 A.D., is at the base of Geumjeong Mountain, which has hiking trails.

Busan

Buôn Mê Thuột

Byron Bay

Bình Ba Island locates near Cam Ranh Bay and Nha Trang City in Vietnam

Bình Ba Island

Bình Giã is a commune and village in Châu Đức District, Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu Province, in Vietnam

Bình Giã

Bình Hưng Island (Hòn Chút) is an island in Khánh Hoà Province. Known for white-sand beaches, turquoise water and unspoiled nature.

Bình Hưng Island

Bắc Sơn is a rural district of Lạng Sơn Province in the Northeast region of Vietnam.

Bắc Sơn

Bến Tre

Cairns, considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Its Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park tells the stories of indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with music and dance. Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, has a swimming lagoon. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges and beaches.

Cairns

Situated just hours away from some of Australia’s most scenic locations, Canberra is the perfect base for enjoying the best the region has to offer. Whether you fancy charming historic towns, picture-perfect beaches, alpine adventures or delectable local produce, Greater Canberra is ideal for a getaway or self-drive holiday.

Canberra

Cao Lãnh is the capital city of Đồng Tháp Province, Vietnam

Cao Lãnh

Carvoeiro

The Central Coast is a coastal region in New South Wales, just north of Sydney. It's famous for its beaches, national parks and waterways.

Central Coast

Chiang Mai

Christiansfeld, with a population of 3,008, is a town in Kolding Municipality in Southern Jutland in Region of Southern Denmark. The town was founded in 1773 by the Moravian Church and named after the Danish king Christian VII. Since July 2015 it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Christiansfeld

Châu Đốc is a city in An Giang Province, bordering Cambodia, in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.

Châu Đốc

Located in the central-southern area of Cuba, the province of Cienfuegos is land of proud and charismatic Cubans, with a Historic Centre recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. It is the only Cuban city that was born to parents from other countries, mostly French, something that gives it a unique French-like atmosphere that remains until our days. 

The Cienfuegueros are cultured and it shows. The ultimate figure of the music of Cienfuegos is Benny Moré, director, songwriter and singer which grave is a National Monument since 2009; the Cienfuegos literary environment is rich thanks to authors like Clotilde del Carmen Rodriguez, Antonio Hurtado del Valle and Mercedes Matamoros. The Flamenco dance, theatrical activity and visual arts are quite prolific in Cienfuegos too.

The natural attractions of Cienfuegos are varied and ideal for nature tourism lovers, perfect to enjoy the warm weather of the province (average of 77 °F). Be a tourist in Cienfuegos by visiting wonders like El Nicho, the Macizo de Guamuhaya, the Yaguanabo Valley and the Jagua Bay with its amazing environmental and ecological value. Cienfuegos also has a medicinal spa located in Ciego de Montero, 20 km away from the city.

You can arrive in Cienfuegos by air landing at the Jaime Gonzalez International Airport, by the sea at the Marina Marlin Cienfuegos and at the cruise terminal and by land using the Viazul and Transur omnibus network that connects the province with the rest of Cuba. You will also find a variety of travel agencies that provide all the information you need for your trips to Cienfuegos, where to stay, top dining spots and other services.

Cienfuegos

Coffs Harbour is a city on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia. It’s known for its beaches and the Big Banana monument and amusement park. In the waters off Coffs Harbour Marina is the Solitary Islands Marine Park, home to abundant wildlife, seasonal whales and coral reefs. Just east is the Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve, with its large population of wedge-tailed shearwater birds and learning centre.

Coffs Harbour

Copenhagen is both a pocket-sized fairy tale and an innovative hub of ideas. It is a city large enough for all ways of life, but small enough to ride your bike from one end to the other in twenty minutes. 

While Copenhagen is home to a rich history and culture, it is constantly moving forward, giving the city a unique blend between the harmonies of old-world charm and the progressive beat of a truly cosmopolitan city.

From world-renowned art museums, history museums, castles, and palaces to parks, statues, and adventures for kids. Copenhagen has attractions and sights to suit every taste and interest – and most of them are within walking distance.

Copenhagen

Cát Bà

Cô Tô is a small rural district of Quảng Ninh Province in the northeastern region of Vietnam.

Cô Tô

Côn Đảo

Can Tho, The Heart Of The Mekong Delta.

As soon as you arrive in Can Tho, you will be hit with a wave of bustling cultural activity. This city is the epicenter of the massive Mekong Delta region in Vietnam. As such, it is packed with sights, sounds, flavors, and experiences unique to the region itself. From the towering city skyline, to the exotic floating marketplaces, you will find yourself transported to another world entirely upon arrival.

Can Tho is a fast-paced metropolis that draws in visitors and travelers from all over. Once you join them, you will see all of the wonderful things that Can Tho has to offer. There are many things to do, places to go, and foods to try while you are here.

Cần Thơ

Dubrovnik

Edinburgh is Scotland's hilly capital, with medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town. A must-see is the Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland's crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny. Arthur's Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park, with sweeping views from the top. Calton Hill has monuments and memorials at the summit.

Edinburgh

Esbjerg is a seaport town and seat of Esbjerg Municipality on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula in southwest Denmark. By road, it is 71 kilometres west of Kolding and 164 kilometres southwest of Aarhus.

Esbjerg

Faaborg or Fåborg is an old port town located on Faaborg Fjord in Faaborg-Midtfyn municipality on the island of Funen in Denmark.

Faaborg

Fansipan is a mountain in Vietnam. The height of the mountain was 3,143 metres in 1909, but now the height of the mountain is 3,147.3 metres. It is the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula, hence its nickname "the Roof of Indochina"

Fansipan

Fanø is a Danish island in the North Sea off the coast of southwestern Denmark, and is the very northernmost of the Danish Wadden Sea Islands.

Fanø

Farre

Nestled on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River, Fitzroy Crossing is a true outback town that can be used as a base for exploration. The nearby Devonian National Parks provide experiences like Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge and Geikie Gorge.

Fitzroy Crossing

Fredensborg is a railway town located in Fredensborg Municipality, North Zealand, some 30 kilometres north of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is most known for Fredensborg Palace, one of the official residences of the Danish Royal Family.

Fredensborg

Fredericia

Australia’s Gold Coast is a diverse city. The 57 kilometres of sand and surf, 100,000 hectares of World Heritage-listed rainforest, award winning dining, active pursuits, an ever-evolving events calendar and more than 300 days of sunshine annually confirm the Gold Coast as a year-round destination of choice for more than 12 million visitors each year.

Gold Coast

Grundarfjörður is a town in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. It is situated between a mountain range and the sea. The nearby mountain Kirkjufell forms a small peninsula.

Grundarfjörður

Gråsten is a town on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark by the Nybøl Nor at an inlet of the Flensburg Fjord.

Gråsten

Gudhjem is a small town and fishing port on the northern coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. Gudhjem is a popular venue for tourists who are attracted by its steep, picturesque streets, stunning views and a friendly atmosphere.

Gudhjem

Life in La Havana passes by surrounded by music, tradition, culture, national monuments and natural attractions of immeasurable value. Dances and Cuban “sones” spread to each one to this land’s children and to those who visit it as well; customs and traditions remain untouched and join new national and international celebrations to amaze visitors that plan a visit to La Havana, making it their Caribbean destination.

Havana, Cuban capital city, is located in the western side of Cuba and even when is the smallest of all the provinces, its over 2,000,000 inhabitants make it Cuba’s most populated one. Throughout its 15 districts, particularly in Playa, Plaza de la Revolucion, Centro Habana, Habana del Este and Old Havana (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982), travelers will find numerous places of architectural, cultural and tourist interest.

Visiting Havana is something you can do all year long. A warm weather most of the year, with temperatures that range from 68 to 85°F is the perfect incentive to explore the city. You can even plan your trips to La Havana to attend events such as the famous Havana Carnival, the International Ballet Festival of Havana and the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema (at the Hotel Nacional), in addition to congresses and symposiums of international reach that take place in the many spaces and venues for conventions and events of La Havana.

Havana

Helsingør is a port city in eastern Denmark. Overlooking the Øresund strait, the 15th-century Kronborg Castle provided the setting for Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

Helsingør (Elsinore)

Hemmet

Henne

Hillerød is a city in Denmark, north of Copenhagen. The 17th-century Frederiksborg Castle lies on 3 islets and has baroque gardens. Inside the castle, the Museum of National History evokes 500 years of Danish history with portraits and furniture. To the east, Hillerød Town Museum has vintage printing presses and replicas of 19th-century streets. North of the city are the trails of Grib Forest.

Hillerød

Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) is a city in southern Vietnam. It's known for its French colonial landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, made entirely of materials imported from France, and the 19th-century Central Post Office. Food stalls line the city’s streets, especially around bustling Bến Thành Market.

The story of wartime Saigon is told at the War Remnants Museum, the tunnel network at Củ Chi and Independence Palace, where North Vietnamese tanks famously breached the gates in April 1975. The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens are home to elephants, tigers and rare orchids. Native plants and animals may also be seen at the Cần Giờ Biosphere Reserve, a mangrove forest at the mouth of the Saigon River. The Jade Emperor Pagoda is filled with incense and carved figurines, and features elaborate statuary and a turtle pond.

Ho Chi Minh City

Hobart, capital of Australia's island state of Tasmania, sits on the River Derwent. At its fashionable Salamanca Place, old sandstone warehouses host galleries and cafes. Nearby is Battery Point, a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages. The city's backdrop is 1,270m-high Mount Wellington, with sweeping views, plus hiking and cycling trails.

Hobart

Hobro

Horsens is a city on the east coast of Jutland region of Denmark. Horsens is best known for its culture and entertainment events.

Horsens

Hualien City is on the east coast of Taiwan. The central Pine Garden is a cultural center set inside a former Japanese military office. The Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum showcases contemporary and traditional stone carvings. Tzu Chi Cultural Park is a tranquil green space, with statues and a meditation hall. On the Pacific Ocean coast, sprawling Nanbin Park features a popular night market.

Hualien

Humlebæk is a town within the municipality of Fredensborg in North Zealand in Denmark, approximately 35 km north of Copenhagen. Humlebæk is located at the shore to Øresund. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is located in Humlebæk.

Humlebaek

The Hunter Valley, north of Sydney in New South Wales, is one of Australia's major wine regions, with a viticultural history dating back to the early 1800s. Known for varietals such as Semillon and Shiraz, it’s home to numerous wineries, including world-renowned brands and family-run boutique operations. Most are located south of the Hunter River and offer cellar door wine tastings and vineyard tours.

Hunter Valley

Huế is a city in central Vietnam that was the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors and the national capital from 1802 to 1945. A major attraction is its vast, 19th-century Đại Nội Citadel, surrounded by a moat and thick stone walls. It encompasses the Imperial City, with palaces and shrines; the Forbidden Purple City (Tử Cấm Thành), once the emperor’s home; and a replica of the Royal Theater.

Huế

Hvalpsund

Hvar

Hvide Sande is a small town in the middle of the Holmsland Dunes and placed around the artificial canal which connects Ringkøbing Fjord to the North Sea, in the western part of Central Denmark Region, formerly Ringkjøbing County, Denmark.

Hvide Sande

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. There are many little temples, including Bach Ma, honoring a legendary horse, plus Đồng Xuân Market, selling household goods and street food.

Other landmarks include One Pillar Pagoda, a tiny temple atop a stone pillar, and the 11th-century Temple of Literature, once home to a Confucian academy. French colonial buildings dot the city, from the neoclassical Opera House to the Gothic Revival St. Joseph’s Cathedral. The mausoleum of Communist leader Ho Chi Minh and a museum at Hoa Lo Prison (also known as the Hanoi Hilton, which held prisoners of war) recall the Vietnam War. Cultural activities range from tai chi martial arts around Hoàn Kiếm Lake to traditional chamber music and water puppetry.

Hà Nội

Hørve

Hạ Long, a city on Vietnam’s northern coast, is a jumping-off point for Hạ Long Bay, a broad inlet of dramatic, often mist-covered limestone islands. Replicas of traditional junk boats tour the bay and depart from the city’s Bai Chay district. Bai Chay also has an artificial beach, a casino, cafes and dozens of hotels from resort-style complexes to hostels.
Bai Chay connects by bridge to Hon Gai, the more industrial part of town, and together the 2 districts make up Hạ Long City proper. Still, the most popular destinations are offshore: Many of Hạ Long Bay’s islands are peppered with scenic lakes, caves and grottoes. The largest island, Cát Bà, is home to Cát Bà National Park, a habitat for rare, endangered langurs; Hospital Cave, a secret 1960s wartime hospital carved into a cavern; and several beaches at Cát Cò Cove.

Hạ Long

Hội An is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colorful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.

Hội An

Ipoh is the fourth largest city in Malaysia and it's right by the Kinta River. It is nearly 180 km (110 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 123 km southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang.

Ipoh

Ishøj

Jelling is a railway town in Denmark with a population of 3,607, located in Jelling Parish, approximately 10 km northwest of Vejle. The town lies 105 metres above sea level.

Jelling

Jervis Bay is a 102-square-kilometre oceanic bay and village on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia, said to possess the whitest sand in the world. It is surrounded by Jervis Bay and Wreck Bay.

Jervis Bay

Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, on Japan’s central Honshu Island. It's known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. Kenrokuen Garden, begun in the 17th century, is celebrated for its classic landscape designs incorporating ponds and streams. Adjacent Kanazawa Castle was built in the 1580s, after the defeat of the Peasant’s Kingdom, Japan's only Buddhist fiefdom.

Cover photo by Trinh Le

Kanazawa

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is set in a valley surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. At the heart of the old city’s mazelike alleys is Durbar Square, which becomes frenetic during Indra Jatra, a religious festival featuring masked dances.

Photo by Raimond Klavins

Kathmandu

With its roller coaster hills, main street lined with art deco buildings and jawdropping views of the mist-filled Jamison Valley, it’s little wonder Katoomba has been luring tourists for more than a century. Today, visitors are well-serviced in this quirky town, with a wide range of accommodation and a burgeoning dining and entertainment scene making it the perfect base for your mountains sojourn.

Cover photo by Destination NSW

Katoomba

Kerteminde, is a town in central Denmark, located in Kerteminde Municipality on the island of Funen.

Kerteminde

Klitmøller

Kolding

Kolind

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. Its modern skyline is dominated by the 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of glass-and-steel-clad skyscrapers with Islamic motifs. The towers also offer a public skybridge and observation deck. The city is also home to British colonial-era landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

Kuala Lumpur

Kununurra is a town in far northern Western Australia that's located 45 kilometres from the Northern Territory. It has been used as a location for many Hollywood movies and is also known for its magnificent scenery.

Kununurra

Kuta is a beach and resort area in the south of the island of Bali, Indonesia. One of Bali's first tourist developments, it's best known for its party-centric atmosphere and surfing in the Indian Ocean. Kuta's long, consistent waves make it a popular surf spot, particularly for beginners, with plenty of outfitters offering board rentals and surf lessons.

Kuta

Kværndrup is a town located on the island of Funen in south Denmark

Kværndrup

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face.

Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its exceptional historic value, the city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and escaped destruction during World War II. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today.

Kyoto

Køge

Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns. There's bungee jumping off Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge and jet-boating on the Shotover and Dart rivers. In winter, there's skiing on the slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.

Queenstown

Sa Đéc is a Provincial city in Đồng Tháp Province in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam. It is a river port and agricultural and industrial trading center. The Sa Dec economic zone consists of Chau Thanh, Lai Vung and Lap Vo districts

Sa Đéc

Vík í Mýrdal is a remote village in the south of Iceland. It sits in the shadow of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which covers Katla volcano and Reyniskirkja church, dating back to 1929. You can also enjoy Reynisfjara beach with black pebbles, basalt columns and the Reyn

Lý Sơn, previously known as Cù Lao Ré, is an insular district of Quảng Ngãi Province, lying off the South Central Coast of Vietnam.

Photo: Tuan Thanh Cao

Lý Sơn

One of the world’s most visited cities, England’s buzzing capital is well worth the visit and has so much to offer, from magnificent history and culture to cutting-edge fashion and food.

From Camden’s punky vibe to leafy Hampstead Heath and historic Big Ben, London’s incomparable blend of influences, traditions and history make it an unmissable destination for travellers. Get your culture fix at world-renowned venues like the Natural History Museum or savour award-winning cuisines in Chinatown, Little Venice and Brick Lane.  Satisfy your inner shopaholic with vintage finds in Portobello Road or catch the latest bands at legendary venues like Wembley Stadium. Whether you want to watch some of the world’s finest acting talent in the West End, spot squirrels in Royal Parks or soak up the scenery in Greenwich with a pint of local ale, Britain’s biggest city has it all – and then some!

London

Mandalay is a city and former royal capital in northern Myanmar (formerly Burma) on the Irrawaddy River. In its center is the restored Mandalay Palace from the Konbaung Dynasty, surrounded by a moat. Mandalay Hill provides views of the city from its summit, which is reached by covered stairway. At its foot, the Kuthodaw Pagoda houses hundreds of Buddhist-scripture-inscribed marble slabs.

Mandalay

Taipei is Taiwan's largest city as well as its economic, political, and cultural center. It is a modern cosmopolitan metropolis with a lively and diversified face, filled with exuberance.

From the world&amp;amp;#x27;s tallest building(2004-2010) to the biggest collection of Chinese art, Taipei invites you into a world of fascinating contrasts - a mix of the modern and traditional, with a generous dash of energy and friendly smiles to make this one of your most memorable trips to Asia.

The cultural kaleidoscope of Taiwan&amp;amp;#x27;s capital city pulses wherever you go. Incense - veiled temples dating back to dynastic times blend seamlessly with a neon street life of a decidedly more modern era. Taipei has dozens of world - class restaurants where gourmets can sample the best regional Chinese cuisine; and for the gourmand, there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun.

The polarities of Taipei are vividly present as well in the joining of the urban and natural. Just a few minutes from the heart of the city you can soak away the cares of the world in mineral - rich hot springs nestled in the lush mountain foothills ringing the Taipei Basin. And throughout the city there are plenty of trails, parks and other oases of tranquility to lift and invigorate your spirits.

Whether you&amp;amp;#x27;re just stopping over en route to another Asian destination, or planning a longer stay, Taipei is a many-faceted treasure that will call you back again and again.

Taipei

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, sits near the North Island’s southernmost point on the Cook Strait. A compact city, it encompasses a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches, a working harbour and colourful timber houses on surrounding hills. From Lambton Quay, the iconic red Wellington Cable Car heads to the Wellington Botanic Gardens. Strong winds through the Cook Strait give it the nickname "Windy Wellington."

Wellington

The Sunshine Coast is a place where you can indulge in the laid-back beach culture, see some of the best views of the coastline, and enjoy some of the best food there is. Whether you want to head to the coast or to the lush.

Sunshine Coast

Varadero, is the most beautiful of Cuban beaches and one of the most important destinations in the Caribbean. Its total area is 14.4 square kilometers, with an approximate length of 13 miles of beach and an average width of sand strip of 24 yards.

It has facilities for nautical activity, golf, events and incenives trips, an attractive nightlife, all accompanied by a tourist infrastructure to guarantee the client satisfaction.

The transparency of its waters, the blue tones of the sea, its white and fine sands, its warm climate, its vegetation and natural landscapes, make it an unforgettable seaside resort.

Varadero

The small town of Tam Son lies in a valley at the end of the Quan Ba Pass. On Sundays there's a good market with various ethnic minorities, including White Hmong, Red Dzao, Tay and Giay people.

Tam Sơn

Penang is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley) on the Malay Peninsula

Penang

Located just east of Katoomba on the edge of the Blue Mountains National Park, Leura is arguably the prettiest village in the Blue Mountains. It’s resplendent with character-filled heritage homes, glorious cool climate gardens and a National Trust-classified town centre lined with cherry trees that sends Instagrammers into a frenzy during blossom season.

Leura

Long Xuyên is the provincial city and capital city of An Giang Province, in the Mekong Delta region of south-western Vietnam.

Long Xuyên

Thredbo is a village and ski resort in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, situated in a part of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, and has been operated by Event Hospitality and Entertainment since 1987. It is about 500 kilometres south of Sydney, accessible by the Alpine Way via Cooma, Berridale, and Jindabyne. The village is built in the valley of the Thredbo River, also known as the Crackenback River, at the foot of the Ramshead Range.

Cover photo: Destination NSW

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