Locals call it “Espa” — a green strip running through central Helsinki, flanked by old trees, statues, and a few cafés. It’s where people stroll, sit with ice cream, or watch the world go by. In summer, the open-air Espa Stage hosts free gigs, from jazz to folk. Bigger events like the Marimekko Fashion Show and midsummer celebrations also take over the park.

At Gantheaume Point you can view dinosaur footprints at low tides: they are believed to be more that 130 million years old. Here you can also witness the vivid red sandstone cliffs spilling into the sea. Relax in Anastasia’s Pool – a natural sea bath, modified by a former lighthouse keeper, to make it easy for his wife, Anastasia, to access. Anastasia suffered badly from arthritis and found relief in the warm water of the Indian Ocean which filled the pool at high tide. The man-made structure has been largely destroyed by a storm in 2014, but the romantic story keeps touching the hearts of locals and visitors alike.

Housed in the original Tsingtao Brewery, the Tsingtao Brewery Museum is a walk through the history of China’s most famous beer. The old brewing equipment is still on display, giving visitors a step-by-step look at how the beer was originally crafted. The tour wraps up with tastings of two brews—a fresh draught and a unique cask ale—perfect for getting a taste of Qingdao’s iconic beer right at the source.

Denver has become a must visit destination for food enthusiasts, boasting numerous accolades in the food and beverage industry, including recognition from the prestigious James Beard Foundation. To celebrate local culinary endeavours, many restaurants in Denver offer multi-course dinners during the yearly Denver Restaurant Week, where guests can savour the imaginative and thrilling menus that have become a hallmark of the event.