As you wander through the streets of Phuket's Old Town, you’ll come across rows of pastel-hued shophouses and ornate Sino-Portuguese facades that still hint at the island’s trading past. Some are family homes, others have been converted into cafés, guesthouses, or small museums. It’s the kind of place where you can spend a few hours just walking, peering at tiled walls, old shop signs, and shrines tucked into corners. There’s everyday life mixed with the tourist scene: morning markets with fruit and noodles, long-standing noodle shops, and new coffee spots side by side. On Sundays, Thalang Road turns into the Lard Yai market from late afternoon, with food stalls, music, and crafts filling the street.

Cemetery Al-Mu'alla, also known as Jannat al-Mu'alla, is a historic burial ground in Mecca, located north of the Grand Mosque. It is revered as the final resting place of several key figures from early Islam, including the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, Khadija, his grandfather, and other relatives. Access to the cemetery is restricted; only men may enter, and even for them, visits are typically limited to funeral services to prevent practices resembling grave veneration. Women can view the site only from the road overlooking its perimeter.

This site is an opportunity that Beirut offers to admire its Roman heritage. Located right in the heart of downtown, between Banks Street and Capuchin Street, these archaeological ruins showcase a glimpse into the city’s ancient past. You can still see the four halls, a marble pool, stone basins, and even a medicinal garden that reflects Roman traditions. Just a short walk away, you’ll also find the Roman Forum of Beirut. Best of all, entry is free of charge.

Mina, also called Muna or Tent City, lies on the place where Prophet Abraham stoned the Devil in the form of three pillars that allegorically represent temptation. The city serves as a shelter for pilgrims and can host up to 3 million people in more than 100,000 air-conditioned tents, covering an area of approximately 20 square kilometres.