The Duke’s Diwan is a time capsule of early 20th-century Amman, hidden in plain sight on the busy King Faisal Street. Built in 1924 as the city’s first post office, this Ottoman-era stone house later became the Haifa Hotel before heritage activist Mamdouh Bisharat ("The Duke of Mukheibeh") rescued it from demolition in 2001. Today, its creaking wooden floors lead through rooms frozen in Jordan’s past, complete with antique typewriters, sepia photos of camel caravans on dusty roads, and a balcony overlooking downtown’s metamorphosis. More than a museum, it’s a living diwan (gathering space): poets hold readings at the carved oak table, while artists riff under the Arabian archways. Admission is free, and the duke himself sometimes holds court, spinning tales of old Amman over cardamom coffee. Don’t miss the upstairs gallery, where rotating exhibits spotlight Jordan’s underground creatives.

Skyline Wilderness Park isn’t a state park, so this beautiful property remains a bit of a hidden treasure on the edge of Napa. With over 16 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, it’s a perfect spot to explore lush riparian ravines, oak woodlands, and chaparral-covered hills.

Myanmar is famous for its gems, so anyone interested in the history behind the gem industry will find this a good place to start. The main source of these gems was from the mines in the northeast, near Mandalay. Rubies, sapphires and jade were mined from these sites. Private companies as well as state run enterprises exhibit on three floors.

Located only 45 minutes from Saint-Hippolyte, the Église Saint-Eustache is an integral piece of Québec's history. During the Battle of Saint Eustache, a deciding battle in what is commonly known as the 'Patriots War,' the church was a refuge for the beleaguered Patriotes. It was partially destroyed by the British during the 1837 battle, but was rebuilt in the following decade.