Due to the tropical climate and fertile soils, the rainforests of Samoa are a lush and vibrant paradise. Native wildlife such as seabirds, skinks, flying foxes, geckos, as well as a plethora of unique flora call the forests home. Le Pupu-Pue National Park on Upolu is one of the best with extensive walking tracks and a listed 42 bird species. Tafua Peninsula Rainforest Reserve, in the southeast, is another bird watchers haven where you may see the rare Samoan tooth-billed pigeon. In the Falealupo Rainforest Reserve, take the treetop canopy walkway built about 40 metres above the ground among giant Banyan trees!

Tammerkoski is a channel of rapids in Tampere. The city is nestled between Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, two lakes with 18 metres of difference in level, which gave rise to the installation of several dams and power stations in the 19th century. An exhibition on the city's industrial past is also on at the Vapriikki Museum adjacent to the bridge.

Take a boat trip or a hike through the lush, airy Xixi Wetland Park as part of a tour or on your own. Explore the abundant vegetation and wildlife, absorb the tranquility and grab a bite at one of the food stands in the compact shopping area next to the boat docks.

Smaller and less detailed than the Prehistoric Museum, this one focuses more on sculptures, pottery, and artefacts from the Classical and Hellenistic periods. It’s right in Fira, so easy to drop into if you're nearby, but it’s best paired with the Prehistoric Museum to get the full picture of Santorini’s ancient past.