The Alaska Native Heritage Center provides visitors with deep insight into the cultures that have shaped Alaska for thousands of years—and are still very much alive today. There are indoor exhibits, but the outdoor part is just as interesting, with traditional structures set around a lake and demonstrations of things like dancing, carving, and games.

Effectively a tiny fishing village in the midst of a city, the Old Port of Algorta in Getxo is made up of a handful of houses by the shore. It is one of the main attractions in the area, only 20 minutes away from the centre of Bilbao by metro. The Old Port makes for a very pretty and charming setting on a summer's day. A stone's throw away from the beach, the charming white houses follow a downward path to the water. Come sunset, the locals gather outside in the gentle summer breeze to enjoy a beer or two, along with a plate of green olives or crispy fried calamari from the nearby bars.

You don’t even have to go far—or leave the city—to fish in Anchorage. During salmon season, Ship Creek, just a few blocks from downtown, fills up with locals trying their luck. Outfitters around town can help with gear, licenses, and tips if you’re new to it. If you’ve got a car, there are plenty of spots within an hour where you can go after trout, grayling, and more salmon.

Just outside Bilbao, in the province of Biscay is one of the city's main attractions: Puente de Vizcaya, also known as Puente Colgante or Hanging Bridge. There are two ways of crossing it, both with equally dramatic views: the first is by gondola cable car and the second by walking along the pedestrian path. If you are still not convinced, the bridge has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for being the 'perfect combination of beauty and functionality'.