Philadelphia's Magic Gardens isn’t your typical garden filled with greenery. Instead, it’s a vibrant, immersive art environment created by local artist Isaiah Zagar, who began crafting this intricate mosaic masterpiece in 1994. Spanning both indoor and outdoor spaces, this unique installation features a mesmerizing maze of tiles, bottles, mirrors, and other found objects, transforming the space into an expansive, whimsical world of mosaic art.

It is impossible to look upon the face of an alpaca and not smile. At Apple Hill Farm, the smiles abound. Their mission is to share its beauty and animals with Banner Elk, which means you can meet all of their alpacas, cats, chickens, dogs, donkeys, goats, horses, ponies, llamas and even mini donkeys. The farm itself is located on the site of a 45-year-old apple orchard atop Valle Mountain.

Until the 16th century, Colmcille's monastery defined the island. In Toraigh, the most remote of all the inhabited Irish isles, tradition and high spirits abound. A Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking region), this island is fiercely proud of its folklore, music and dance. A haven for artists, the beauty of this small island has inspired the imagination for generations. Other landmarks of note include the Lighthouse, the Wishing Stone, and Balor's Fort. An interesting fact is that this island traditionally elects its own king - the only place in Ireland to do so.

At 185 metres high, the Euromast is the highest lookout tower in the Netherlands, and should you — against all odds — get bored of the stunning views, you can always seek thrills in the Space Tower attractions situated at the very top of the Euromast. Euroscoop, Rotterdam’s highest panorama elevator with glass floor, gives you a bird's eye view of the city.