In the centre of Skanderbeg Square stands a prominent statue of Albania’s national hero, George Kastrioti Skanderbeg. This striking monument is one of Tirana's most recognisable landmarks and is hard to miss. With some photography skills, you can capture the statue along with two other significant icons of the city: the Et'hem Bey Mosque and the Clock Tower, all within one frame.

Hanbury Hall, built in 1701 by Thomas Vernon, is a beautiful country house with an incredible garden and park. Inside the property there is a mix of interior design, from restored Hercules rooms and recreated Gothic corridors to stunning staircase and wall-paintings by Sir James Thornhill.

Simply put, Iceland’s famous Golden Circle is a popular route between three of the island's most visited attractions. Usually done as a day trip, the route starts in Reykjavik and takes you south and inland, to the Þingvellir National Park. There you enter the Geyser geothermal area with the Strokkur Geyser being most eager of the bunch. Finally, you arrive at to the 32-metre tall Gullfoss waterfall in the canyon of the roaring Hvítá river. Many tour agents and travellers themselves like to make extra stops along the way to see a geothermal power plant or spend a few hours at one of the spas. You could rent a car and drive between the landmarks at your own speed. In summer, you could even use the long daylight hours to avoid the crowds that tend to come earlier in the day. If you can pick your own route, don't miss the Kerid Crater Lake — a scenic lake that occupies a 3,000 years old volcanic crater that you can easily reach on foot.