Literally named 'Egg Castle', Castel dell'Ovo is a 12th-century fortress that dominates the Naples seafront. The name comes from the legendary Roman poet Virgil, who supposedly strengthened the castle walls with a magical egg.

Playa Larga is perhaps the most popular beach in Cayo Coco, a 2.6 kilometer stretch of perfect white sand and calm turquoise waters between Punta Rasa and Penon Las Coloradas. There are several hotels located on Playa Larga, offering all manner of amenities.

On the western side of the capital, stretching over seven of districts, the Vienna Woods are considered the green lung of Vienna. Easily reached with public transportation and perfect for a daytime excursion, the area offers great hiking trails, old castles and monasteries, a rich fauna and plenty of picturesque vineyard villages. Whether you decide to explore the area with one of the guided tours or by yourself, make sure not to miss the exquisite regional gastronomy and the overwhelming views over the city and the last foothills of the Alps.

This field reminds its visitors of a time of brutal executions and torture. More than 17,000 people were killed here during the Khmer Rouge regime, and today, there are mass graves and a memorial stupa (a Buddhist reliquary) with thousands of human bones. An audio tour tells the heart-braking history.