Just a few kilometres north of Ballina's centre, Seven Mile Beach is one of Australia’s finest and longest beaches. Wildlife, including dolphins and eagles, populates the area. Swimming, surfing and sunbathing are of course the recommended activities. For an unusual experience, Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre offers horseback rides under the supervision of an expert E.F.A. Grade 1 instructor.

Karlskrona archipelago is liberating and probably one of the most beautiful places there is. The archipelago of Karlskrona is the southernmost of Sweden’s archipelagos. The whole city is built upon 33 islands. Without the protective ring of large and small islands surrounding the city, King Karl XI, would probably not have chosen Trossö for his new naval base. There are islands, that have from one to 1,500 inhabitants, islands with and without connection to the mainland. Look for your very own favourite spot — and enjoy — because there are plenty of them! Far out in the eastern archipelago, there are plenty of exciting islands like Inlängan, Utlängan, Stenshamn, Ungskär, and Hästholmen, which offer a charming setting. The character of the islands here differs a lot from the green inner archipelago. Far out to the southeast, lies the island Utklippan. Enjoy the unique environment and look for the seal colony, the seals really enjoy their life here.

Arthur’s Seat is the rugged centrepiece of Holyrood Park, an ancient volcano shaped by ice ages. Its summit, rising 251 metres above the city, offers one of Edinburgh’s most rewarding panoramas, stretching from the Forth bridges to the Highlands. A climb from Holyrood Palace takes around 45 minutes, leading past dramatic Salisbury Crags and the ruins of St Anthony’s Chapel. The park itself is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, home to diverse geology and wildlife around Duddingston Loch. More than just a hike, Arthur’s Seat is a journey through natural and ancient history — a must for experiencing Edinburgh’s wilder side without leaving the city.

The Treasury exhibits valuable examples of sacred art: the large Romanesque painted crucifix from the 12th century, the painting of the Dead Christ — the work of Jacopo da Ponte Bassano, the large Renaissance crucifix from the 15th century, ancient liturgical vessels, precious illuminated codices and chorals, documents, incunabula, etc. The painted Ugljan polyptych from the 15th century is without any doubt the finest and the most representative example of the entire Gothic painting in Croatia.