The Centraal Museum stands as the oldest municipal museum in the Netherlands, offering the most captivating exploration of Utrecht's history through art and design. The museum showcases remarkable works by various local and international artists, including furniture designed by Gerrit Rietveld, a renowned local designer. The Centraal Museum also hosts temporary exhibitions frequently, which attract both locals and tourists. Located in the MuseumQuarter, the building itself is noteworthy, featuring a beautiful garden, a restaurant and a delightful museum store. If you want to avoid big tourist crowds, it is best to visit the museum on weekdays.

The Chianti region is one of the world's most famous wine districts, and Florence is located right in the centre of this area. The landscape is unique, with green hills and vineyards lying next to olive groves and cypress trees. It is such beautiful scenery that many internationally renowned directors have set their movies here. And one of the best ways to explore the region is by booking a wine-tasting tour. You will visit two top-rated Chianti wineries, where you will sample different varieties of wines along with olive oil and Tuscan specialities like cheese, salami, cured ham, and bruschetta — a must-do for any wine lover.

Constructed during the Tang Dynasty, the Drum Tower is the only remaining city gate tower in Ningbo. Atop the tower stands a six-metre-high Romanesque bell tower, a later addition from the Republic period. The base of the tower is surrounded by a commercial area, with buildings reconstructed in the traditional style.

Located in the heart of the historic Trinity College, this lavishly illustrated manuscript of the Gospels dates back to the 9th century. A marvel of Early Christian art is housed in the 65-metre Long Room in the Old Library — an incredible sight in itself. The room with its barrel-vaulted ceiling inspired the imagery of the Jedi Archive in Star Wars Episode II.