Τhe Traditional Cypriot House is located in the old centre of Paralimni. It was built in the 19th century and has been carefully renovated to maintain its distinctive character. Its traditional arches together with the local flowers planted in its fore-yard make the house particularly beautiful. Household utensils and farming tools used by a typical rural family of the region are on display in the three rooms as well as in the courtyard. Besides serving as a museum, the house is at the disposal of couples wishing to have a traditional backdrop for their wedding.

As a gift to foster political bonds, Kew Gardens London sent one of four highly sought-after Japanese Camellia sprouts (brought to London by a Swedish botanist after a Japan excursion) to Pillnitz, Germany. But, the sprout had a hard time adjusting to the cold central European winters. Today, it is housed in a glass house built on railways that can be moved back and forth to shade the sensitive plant as needed.

About 35 km southeast of Bangkok, the Ancient City is an open-air museum where Thailand’s most important historical sites have been recreated at a smaller scale. Spread over 200 acres, you can explore miniatures of temples, palaces, and monuments from every corner of the country at your own pace. Many visitors hire bicycles or electric carts to cover more ground, but strolling lets you linger on the intricate details and take plenty of photos. It’s a convenient day trip from Bangkok for anyone interested in Thai history and architecture without travelling too far.

With ten zones and over 90 wax figures, you will find yourself busy at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in Bangkok. Here you can pose with A-list celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts on the red carpet or hop on stage with your favourite stars such as Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber.