The Royal Tank Museum rolls into Amman’s cultural scene with unexpected swagger, its 150 armoured beasts (from WWI relics to Jordan’s homegrown modifications) displayed with cinematic flair. Architect Zaid Daoud’s sleek 2018 design lets you circle Soviet T-34s and hulking Challengers like a battlefield rubbernecker, while interactive displays appeal to kids and military buffs alike. Displayed chronologically, the exhibits trace Jordan’s martial legacy from the Arab Revolt’s camel cavalry to 1967’s Battle of Karamah, though the real stars are the machines. German Panzers stand next to locally retrofitted Centurions, their spec in English and Arabic. Recharge your batteries at the café on the top floor. Budget an hour, ignore the jingoistic plaques, and don’t miss the outdoor arena where (select weekends) engines roar to life.

Dresden’s new synagogue replaces the one destroyed by the Nazis prior to World War II. It is used by the Jewish community left of the one that used to reside in Dresden before the war.

Set along the southern Tuscan coast, this was the region’s first natural park, created in 1975. It’s still well off most tourist itineraries, which is part of what makes it worth the trip. You’ll find wild beaches, open fields, pine forests, and a good mix of hiking and biking trails. It’s a solid choice if you’re after fresh air, sea views, and a quieter, less polished side of Tuscany.

Little Five Points, Virginia-Highland, East Atlanta Village, Decatur, and Cabbagetown, all located east of Atlanta, comprise Atlanta's eclectic neighborhoods, which are well worth the trip outside the city for a different shopping, dining, and cultural experience.