One of Kochi's most iconic sights is the Chinese Fishing Nets, or Cheena vala, which have been associated with the region for centuries. These massive, cantilevered fishing contraptions, introduced by Chinese explorers during Kublai Khan's reign, are still used by local fishermen today. The nets operate with a mesmerising ballet of precision and balance, elegantly lowered and raised with the tide, often requiring several men to pull the catch. At sunset, the silhouette of these age-old devices against the horizon creates a mystical atmosphere, turning the act of fishing into a spectacle of heritage and ingenuity.

Considered one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, Le Golf de Sperone comprises 75 hectares of lush greenery on a cliff beside the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. This eighteen-hole golf course attracts golfers from across the globe not only for its beauty, but also for the demanding challenge it presents, especially at hole 16 where golfers must start by driving the ball over the sea to a cliff on the other side. Get some hot tips from pro Marc Aurele Simonpietri who expertly guides players through the course.

For a closer look at Namibia's historic path to late independence in 1990, visit the Independence Memorial Museum housed inside an imposing modernist building in Windhoek's former colonial heart. The museum was designed by a North Korean construction company, involved in multiple construction projects across Africa, hence the socialist aesthetic. The top floor panoramic restaurant is worth a pit stop.