Marché Central is an animated indoor market dating back to the early 20th century, and it's a must-visit spot in Casablanca. Even if you're not in the market for its extensive selection of fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood, the experience alone is rewarding. Stroll through the bustling aisles and consider stopping for a casual meal at one of the no-frills food stalls that offer a taste of local flavours.

One of the greenest cities in the world, Vancouver is home to countless bird species. Eagles, herons, snow geese, owls, gulls, jays and sandpipers — you can find them all here. Casual watchers and serious ornithologists will enjoy the abundance of bird life in the region. The temperate rainforest, alpine landscapes and waterways bring you a variety of species like nowhere else in the urbanized world. You will be reaching for binoculars even downtown. Stanley Park, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, the Brackendale community and Boundary Bay are excellent places to see our feathered brethren. Check out the Nature Vancouver webpage for an impressive list of bird-watching spots.

This extraordinary religious site consists of four medieval churches, originally there were seven churches, and therefore it is known by the name of Sette Chiese (Seven Churches). Besides churches, this peaceful complex contains cloisters, tombs and courtyards, a great place to browse religious art and artefacts as well. The most interesting is the church of the Sepolcro, which preserves a representation of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

The Japanese Friendship Garden was created out of reverence to San Jose’s sister city, Okayama, Japan. It is now an amazing and breathtaking park that is used quite often for weddings. There are six acres of waterfalls, landscaping, bridges, Bonzai plants and much more. Take a stroll or picnic in one of San Jose’s most beautiful treasures.