Olive groves, orange trees, stretches of golden sand and sapphire sea… a Greek island paradise? Close. Parga is on the northwest mainland of Greece and is beloved for its gorgeous beaches and laid-back atmosphere. Explore ancient fortress ruins, visit the hilltop Ali Pasha castle and chat up some friendly locals at one of Parga’s seaside taverns.

Within easy reach of both the Mediterranean and the Spanish borders, Perpignan blurs the line between French and Catalan cultures. The meandering, palm-dotted Old Town is anchored by a rust-coloured, Romanesque palace—a relic from when the city ruled the Kingdom of Mallorca.

Historic Domburg has been a destination for seaside vacationers since the mid 18th century. Wide beaches, sandy dunes and bustling boardwalks make this a popular summertime vacation spot. Renowned artists like Piet Mondrian have taken inspiration from the picturesque scenery. The beach-weary can walk or bike around De Manteling nature reserve, which opens serendipitously onto Westhove Castle.

曼徹斯特素以足球隊和音樂聞名，此地孕育了 The Smiths 和 Oasis 兩個著名樂團。這個體育與藝術重鎮是一座實際且友善的城市。曼徹斯特又名「北方的首府」，在經歷過工業衰退，以及二次世界大戰和愛爾蘭共和軍時期的戰火，已蛻變成一座活力十足、人口超過兩百萬的國際性大都市。這裡有著完善的公車與輕軌列車交通網路。此地的著名景點包括洛利藝術中心、阿弗萊克宮殿，以及運河街的同志村。