The Yampa River, which runs right through town, provides the perfect opportunity for active pursuit enthusiasts who either want a laid-back day of tubing, or a more intense experience kayaking down the river. There are several places to rent equipment. Make sure to stop by Yampa River Botanic Park!

Wander through one of Egypt’s oldest and most active archaeological sites, about an hour south of Cairo. Saqqara is best known for the Step Pyramid of Djoser — the earliest pyramid ever built — but there’s a lot more to see. Recent excavations have uncovered dozens of tombs, statues, and mummies, some as recently as a few years ago. Don’t miss the Tomb of Mehu, now open after a long restoration — its colourful wall carvings are surprisingly well preserved.

Nowhere in Europe will you find anywhere to match to Fredriksdal. This is Skåne in miniature, with 360,000 square metres of unique settings, buildings and gardens. The history and diversity of the countryside are kept alive with care here. With its museums and gardens, Fredriksdal offers interesting activities for all ages, all year round. Take an exploratory walk, watch the animals grazing or join the manor maids on an interesting tour. Buy a bag of old-fashioned sweets in the old town quarter or your favourite rose in the flower shop. Find answers to your questions about nature or folklore, or just lie back and relax in a hammock. With its historical parks and gardens, houses and farms, animals, meadows, woods and pastures, all situated around an eighteenth century manor house, a visit to Fredriksdal is like making a journey back into the past.

Al-Azhar Mosque isn’t just one of Cairo’s oldest mosques — it’s also the centre of Sunni Islamic learning, going back to 970 AD. The building shows layers of history with its mix of styles from centuries of change. When you visit, you’ll spot all kinds of details in the stonework and decorations that tell that story.