This busy square sits at the southern end of Bordeaux’s Old Town and is a popular hangout, especially among students. The 18th-century Porte d’Aquitaine marks one of the city’s old entrances, while a tall obelisk and two bronze tortoises — added in 2005 by Czech sculptor Ivan Theimer — celebrate Bordeaux’s wine culture. Look closely and you’ll spot grape clusters and appellations carved into the sculptures. Around the square, you’ll find casual bars, kebab shops, and small boutiques. It’s more a spot to grab a drink or soak up the atmosphere than a must-see, but it’s a good place to get a feel for local life.

Sun Studio is often called the "Birthplace of Rock 'N' Roll," and for good reason. This is where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, and countless other legends recorded some of their earliest hits. Opened in 1950, the studio still runs recording sessions at night, but by day, it offers tours that let you stand where music history was made.

The oldest indigenous-owned and managed arts centre in Australia, the Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute features exhibitions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders art from across Australia.

The main shopping street of Shanghai embodies the eclectic nature of the city. Being one of the busiest streets in the world, it features outlets of both well-known traditional Chinese and global brands, as well as souvenir shops, street vendors, buskers and plenty of eateries. It is certainly the place to be to feel the pulse of the city or join the crowds on a shopping spree.