The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Byblos is a treasured city, reportedly the first to be inhabited by Phoenicians, hosting a sequence of mighty civilisations; from Egyptians to Ottomans, over the following millennia. It's an easy day trip from Beirut to see early settlements dating back to the B.C., the 12th century Crusader Castle, and the ancient Phoenician port.

Khaosan Road has long been the backpacker hub of Bangkok. By day, it’s a mix of cheap guesthouses, cafés, and travel agencies selling bus and tour tickets. At night, it turns into a street party, with music spilling out of bars, market stalls pushing everything from fried noodles to scorpions on sticks, and plenty of neon. It’s chaotic, noisy, and not everyone’s scene, but if you’re looking for nightlife or a budget base close to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, this is where many travellers start their journey through Thailand.

This beautiful example of Moorish-inspired architecture was built in 1910. The minarets, arches and spirals make it one of the most attractive historic buildings in the capital. It still operates as one of the city's railway stations.

Before Opatija became a holiday resort, Volosko was the seat of the district, an important trade port and the area's administrative centre. Today Volosko has lost that importance, but not its magical appeal as a picturesque fishing village, an inexhaustible source of inspiration to artists, a haven to those searching for peace in the narrow lanes of the old town, or for a cup of coffee on the waterfront, in the unique atmosphere of the harbour. There is something very special about the view of the sea from Volosko's waterfront: the whole Adriatic seems to open up towards the south from here… When walking through the lanes in the historic part of the town, you will come across the monument commemorating Volosko as the birthplace of Andrija Mohorovičić, the world-famous scientist who first identified the discontinuity that separates the Earth's crust from the mantle. This layer is called the Mohorovičić Discontinuity, or Moho for short. He was born in the house at the very beginning of the Lungomare coastal promenade. Today Volosko is also synonymous with fine gastronomy – from typical taverns offering fish and other traditional dishes of the local area, to superb gourmet restaurants that are listed in the most prestigious international restaurant guides – Volosko offers all of that, and much more. It is only a pleasant three-kilometre stroll along the coastal promenade from where you are now standing. Do not miss the chance to pay this enchanting place a visit!