The Grocery Museum is a charming little establishment and a museum that offers sweets, such as liquorice, butter cookies and more, all of them locally made in Utrecht. The museum is housed in a 17th-century building, which initially served solely as a shop. Today it is both a shop and an exhibition space displaying a range of nostalgic items, including treats and artefacts reminiscent of the 19th century.

Although Pilsen features a historical city centre that allows everyone to explore the area by foot, and also independently, a large number of mysterious corners, yards and gardens cannot be visited throughout the year. This one-day festival, however, brings the hidden areas closer, as it invites you to visit at least some of them, and to experience their interesting stories.

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts offers a refreshing counterpoint to Amman’s ancient ruins. It showcases contemporary works from across the Islamic world in two airy buildings that flank a sculpture-dotted park. Founded in 1980 under royal patronage, its collection spans 2,000 pieces: from provocative Palestinian installations to delicate Sudanese weavings. Be sure to check the rotating exhibitions in Building 1. Building 2 anchors the experience. Start at the ground-floor, then work your way up through bold Jordanian abstracts before rewarding yourself at the top-floor café. Its terrace overlooks Jabal al-Luweibdeh’s artsy rooftops, perfect for reflecting over mint tea after browsing the art library’s curated books. Free from crowds (and mercifully air-conditioned), it’s where Amman’s creative pulse feels most immediate.

This festival is the largest gourmet feast in the area of the Western Bohemia, as it attracts thousands of people every year by offering specialities from all over the world. Experience the art of cooking and baking live, as you get close to great chefs from all around the globe like nowhere else, and try out flavours that you never met before.