Former slaughterhouse turned museum of modern and contemporary art, Les Abattoirs hosts exhibitions, concerts, and performances as well. Located by the river and sided by a garden, this impressive brick building is not to be missed when visiting Toulouse. Its masterpiece is a Picasso from 1936.

This 200-acre preserve offers a mix of uplands, wetlands, and serene waterways perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Stroll along nature trails, cast a line from the fishing piers, or enjoy a meal at the picnic pavilion. It’s a great spot for birdwatching and spotting local wildlife.

The Bronx keeps evolving while holding tight to its roots. It’s home to some of New York’s best green spaces, from the vast Bronx Zoo and Van Cortlandt Park to the New York Botanical Garden, where seasonal displays draw visitors year-round. The borough’s Little Italy on Arthur Avenue is a must for old-school bakeries and family-run trattorias, and Yankee Stadium remains a top stop whether you’re catching a game or taking a behind-the-scenes tour. Literature fans can visit the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, where the author spent his final years, while the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum offers a look at 19th-century life inside one of the city’s most elegant estates. For something more contemporary, explore the Bronx’s creative side through its growing street art scene and deep ties to hip-hop, which was born here in the 1970s and continues to shape its identity today.

For a closer look at Namibia's historic path to late independence in 1990, visit the Independence Memorial Museum housed inside an imposing modernist building in Windhoek's former colonial heart. The museum was designed by a North Korean construction company, involved in multiple construction projects across Africa, hence the socialist aesthetic. The top floor panoramic restaurant is worth a pit stop.