With its 62 halls and 100,000 paintings, the Tretiakov Gallery contains the world’s largest collection of Russian art. Fortunately, all of these pieces are not all displayed together, but a few at a time.

For centuries, there was a significant Armenian community in Bangladesh, though their presence is minimal today. Founded in 1781, the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection in Dhaka's Armanitola neighbourhood — named after the Armenian settlers — is a remnant of that era. This beautiful church is worth a visit, serving as a marker of the city's past and ongoing diversity.

Hop on a single or duo kart and race up to 45 kilometres per hour at the Go-Kart Racing Track. It's an alternative and fun way to spend the afternoon, far from the beach but still in a tropical setting.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, transforming the Scottish capital each August into a global stage. For three weeks, the city surrenders to a creative explosion where every conceivable space becomes an art venue: from grand theatres and pubs to parks and shipping containers. The programme is vast and open-access, spanning comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and music, featuring everyone from emerging artists to household names. The historic Royal Mile is the festival's heart, busy with street performers and companies offering free previews. While hundreds of shows are ticketed, the street events provide a constant, free spectacle. It is an overwhelming, uncurated and utterly unique celebration of live performance.