Portland owes its CNN-given title of "home to the world's best street food" to a unique phenomenon: the so-called "food cart pods" — clusters of food trucks and stalls that enjoy a semi-permanent location and often have a shared dining area with tables and seats. With several hundred food carts, the variety of cuisines represented is truly impressive, with tiny kitchens cooking up anything from classic Americana burgers to Korean-style tacos. Food cart pods in the downtown area include ones on Fifth and Third Avenues, plus the ones on the Portland State University campus. There are also Cartopia and Cartlandia in the Southeast, Prost Marketplace, and Killingsworth Station in the north, plus quite a few others.

Often found on postcards of The Hague, the three windmills of Leidschendam are a short bike ride out from the city centre and worth a visit to experience the emblematic Dutch countryside. Several picturesque bike routes take you past typical farms and even a petting zoo, where you may come across some friendly highland cows en route. Alternatively, there is also a tram that leaves from The Hague's city centre and arrives less than half an hour later in Leidschendam where you can experience a more traditional Dutch lifestyle away from the bustle of the city.

Displaying the work of artist Yorgos Kypris, Mati Art Gallery is a dynamic collection of artworks inspired by Santorini's beautiful nature: glass, metal, vivid colours and sea themes are the hallmarks of the art showcased here.

Discover the essence of tranquillity in Polis Chrysochous — Cyprus's least developed coastline. For a serene escape, head to Akamas National Forest Park. This natural sanctuary offers more than just stunning vistas; it's home to "The Baths of Aphrodite", a fresh-water grotto enveloped by a wild fig tree, said to be a favoured spot of the goddess herself. For a gastronomic treat, look no further than Latchi Harbour. This peaceful locale serves up fresh fish dishes that encapsulate the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. If you're keen on soaking up some local culture, stroll through the town's pedestrian centre. Nature aficionados will relish a visit to Lara Beach, one of the Mediterranean's last havens for green loggerhead turtles, revived through successful conservation efforts. Walk one of the park's numerous nature trails to spot rare local flora like the Cyprus orchid or catch a glimpse of migrating birds.