Just 6 kilometres to the west from Dinard, in St Lunaire, lies the lovely, long sandy beach of Longchamps. There is a restaurant and rental outlets for water sports equipment. This is a perfect place for a relaxed day out in the sun - the beach is perfectly suitable for families with children, too.

Cycling through the rice paddies in the surroundings of Hoi An is a popular day trip from town. Organised tours may include visits to rice farms and guides that walk you through the entire process of rice cultivation; tours are organised by multiple local providers and can be arranged privately or as part of a group. If you choose to go it alone, follow Cua Dai in the direction of Cua Dai Beach, and you will eventually end up in the rice fields traversed by bike paths. You're likely to encounter rice farmers and water buffalo who plough rice paddies along the way. Continue along Hai Ba Trung Street to reach An Bang Beach.

Founded in the 1820s, the town developed as a river port in the following decade and became an important inland trading post. Morpeth's days as a river port ended around 1890, but the town's comparative isolation meant that its historic shopfronts, wharves and even the hitching posts along the main street have survived intact, hence its National Trust classification today. This is a living museum of Australia's past, complemented by modern dining options, boutique gift shops and specialty craft stores.

Neanderthal man: a term known worldwide. The legendary find was made in the 19th century, just a few steps from what today is Düsseldorf’s city limit. Undertake an exciting journey through distant times into the future at one of Europe’s most popular and modern museums.