For a few days during the year the locals of Saint Lucia don their fanciest and most summery carnivalesque costumes before taking to the streets. Hailed as one of the best carnival celebrations in the Americas, this yearly event manages to portray the Caribbean culture of this small island nation perfectly. The festival arrives at its climax with a two-day long parade of live music, feathers, beads and scantily clad carnival-goers moving rhythmically under the radiant Saint Lucian sun.

The Bremen Town Musicians is a fairy tale by the Grimm brothers that has brought fame to the city of Bremen. The story is about a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster in search of a better life in the city of Bremen, where they plan to become musicians. Today, a two-metre tall bronze statue stands on the left, western side of the town hall to pay homage to this popular German tale. It depicts all of the characters on top of one another, with the donkey as the base. If you decide to visit it, make sure if you grab both of the donkey's front legs for good luck.

Even the exterior of Universum Bremen was designed to astound: this science centre is housed in a futuristic-looking structure which looks uncannily like a whale. It is even situated on a lake. Visitors of any age will enjoy getting up close to natural phenomena, such as what it feels like to experience an earthquake, and having a go at experiments, such as stopping lightning bolts. Try out the interactive exhibits as you move through the permanent exhibition spaces dedicated to Technology, Humans and Nature and the ever-changing special exhibitions about socially important topics. There are also many exciting things to discover in the outdoor area at Universum, where you can conduct experiments in the open air.