First held in 1991, the Qingdao International Beer Festival has grown into Asia’s largest beer event. Every August, starting on the second Sunday of the month, the festival kicks off and runs for 16 days in the city’s Shilaoren National Tourism Resort. This sprawling 35-hectare 'Beer City' is built specifically for the occasion, where beer lovers from all over the world come together. While you can always grab a Tsingtao Beer in Qingdao, nothing compares to the carnival buzz of the festival. Expect a fun mix of live music, international brews, and plenty of opportunities to sample the local favourite—Tsingtao Beer, of course. One quirky Qingdao tradition to note: fresh beer is often sold in plastic bags. So, don’t be surprised when you see people strolling the streets with a bag of beer in hand. It's all part of the fun.

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is the premier arts institution in The Bahamas. This gallery is excellently curated and definitely worthy of a visit. Four decades of Bahamian Art are exhibited, from 1973, the year of Bahamian Independence, to the present.

A visit to Sweden's largest waterfall is a must for anyone coming to Åre. In the summer, the falls are incredibly powerful, while in the winter, beautiful ice formations occur, and seeing the water surge over the ice is a very special experience. The rapids are also lit up at night, adding a magical dimension to the water and ice.