Overlooking Biscayne Bay, the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is the city’s premier destination for modern and contemporary art. Dedicated to showcasing 20th- and 21st-century international works, the museum places a strong emphasis on artists from the Americas, Africa, and the Caribbean. Designed by renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, its striking building features hanging gardens, open-air terraces, and floor-to-ceiling windows that blend Miami’s tropical beauty with cutting-edge design. Beyond the exhibits, PAMM offers waterfront dining, interactive installations, and a dynamic lineup of events that make it a must-visit for art lovers and culture seekers alike.

Run by a family of actors and directors of Bollywood movies, Prithvi Theatre was founded in 1942 and offers shows all year round, 6 days a week, to this day. The facility houses a bookshop selling theatre-related books and DVDs, as well as an open-air café surrounded by bamboo.

Xiamen Botanical Garden is a lush escape from the city’s hustle. Home to over 5,000 species of tropical plants, the garden weaves together picturesque winding paths, ponds, and rock formations in a setting that feels both serene and expansive. There are also themed areas such as the Bamboo Forest, Bonsai Garden, and Rose Garden. The Xiamen Botanical Garden is the kind of place where you can wander aimlessly, discovering hidden corners and marvelling at the diversity of plant life. If the city buzz is starting to wear on you, an afternoon here offers a refreshing reset.

Dhobi Ghat, the world's largest laundromat with workers bent over piles of clothes and a pungent scent of soap mixed with smoke, is still a reality in Mumbai. Thousand of clothes pass through the 700 stone washing platforms every day and are hung on intricate dry lines, in a colourful show that is one of a kind.