Step back in time in Shipuzhen, a charming village with over 600 years of history, perched on a hillside overlooking the sea. Constructed on a hill with one side open to the sea, the village wall traces the mountainside, winding up and down. Near the port, a whole street of seafood restaurants awaits, offering the freshest seafood and the most authentic Ningbo dishes.

What appears as a satellite dish or a radio telescope at first sight is actually a sculpture resembling a gigantic flower. Floralis Genérica has become a landmark in Buenos Aires' Plaza de las Naciones Unidas and was created and donated by Eduardo Catalano in 2002. Every morning, the 23 meters high petals open - moved by an electrical system. Supposedly, Floralis Genérica was the world's first mobile sculpture controlled by such a system. At sunset, the petals then close again, emitting a red glow from inside.

Lusail City is firmly established on the map of Qatar and has indelibly branded itself in the hearts and minds of Qataris, expatriates and tourists. Along with its iconic stadium feature in the World CupTM, Lusail City can rightly claim to be the smartest and the most technologically advanced city in the region, if not the world. Lusail’s high-speed fibre technology network helps give businesses the edge while residents enjoy an excellent quality of life within a sustainable environment. However, there’s far more to Lusail than tech. It is one of the most exciting cities to live, work and play in. Each district offers an array of residential, commercial, hospitality and retail destinations as well as schools, mosques, hotels, medical facilities, sports venues, entertainment and shopping centres.

Tamarindo is a fairly small beach town, known for beaches with strong surf like Playa Tamarindo and Playa Langosta, within walking distance from downtown. Playa Negra and Playa Avellana are slightly further away, but can easily be reached by car. Nature lovers won't want to miss Playa Grande to the north — it is a major nesting site for huge leatherback turtles. Visitors can enjoy miles of soft, pristine sand and crystal-clear waters, helping to give the region its reputation as a tropical paradise.