Sumo wrestling is possibly Japan’s most recognised cultural event. Dating back 2,000 years, Sumo is the country’s national sport, and as such combines religious, athletic, and traditional features. There are several places to watch, check the tour schedule on their website to find out which suits you best. There is also a Sumo museum.

High mountains and deep valleys frame Valldemossa, the village where the island's first two 'celebrity tourists', composer Frederic Chopin and author George Sand, lived in 1838. Once here, make sure to visit the village's main attraction: The Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa. Originally built as a royal palace in 1309 and later converted into a monastery of the Carthusian order, the Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa is an impressive complex that houses a palace, a church, an old pharmacy, an art collection of some of the greatest modern Spanish and local artists, and the cells where the monks lived for 400 years to find peace and rest. Each cell has its own exit to the garden terrace with blossoming magnolias and a wonderful view over the valley.

Home to salamanders, geckos, among other lizards, this wild, uninhabited, dragon-shaped islet off the dramatic southwest coast of Mallorca can be reached by ferry from Paguera or, for the adventurous, by kayak! Follow the marked trails to discover this pristine island. The crystal clear waters invite snorkelling.

One of the many things Cuneo is known for is its wine. On a visit to Azienda Agricola Cà Nueva one can taste a wide variety of wines. To accompany the wine, you can have small sausages, bacon, blue cheese, tuna sauce, cheese with jam and juices. This wine tasting is a meal in its own right.