If you’d rather keep your feet dry, consider taking a glass-bottom or semi-submersible boat to view the vibrant tropical fish and stunning corals. For those seeking more active water fun, windsurfing, sailing, catamarans, and kayaking are excellent choices. Muri Lagoon on Rarotonga is particularly popular for sailing activities. Additionally, both Rarotonga and Aitutaki offer numerous hire facilities where you can rent all the necessary equipment for these exciting water sports.

Nisyros is a famous tourist island located in the Aegean Sea. According to mythology, during the War of the Giants, Poseidon. the god of the sea, plucked a rock from Kos and hurled it at the giant Polyvotis. The crushed giant became Nisyros, a giant sea rock which shakes the earth every now and then with its volcano.

Al-Shaheed Martyrs Memorial is one of Baghdad’s most recognisable landmarks, commemorating the courage and sacrifice of Iraqis who fought in various wars. Designed by renowned Iraqi architect Ismail Fatah Al Turk, the monument was built between 1981 and 1983. Located about 4.5 kilometres north of Tahrir Square, near the Tigris River, the site forms part of a larger complex that includes well-maintained green spaces, trees, and an indoor park. Although the memorial is currently closed for renovations, as is the case with several historical sites in Iraq, you can always negotiate with the on-site guards for a closer look past the gate.