Just a 30-minute drive from downtown San Diego, Tijuana in Mexico welcomes visitors with its colorful markets, authentic Mexican street food, and landmarks like Avenida Revolución. Join this short-day trip for an exciting cross-border adventure and don’t miss the chance to savor Baja California's famous tacos before returning to San Diego.

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Santa Eulàlia, or simply the Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona. Its construction began in 1298 on the site of an ancient Roman temple and took more than 150 years to be completed. Located in the centre of the historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, the cathedral is dedicated to the martyr Santa Eulàlia – the patron saint of Barcelona – who was tortured to death in late Roman times. Her corpse is buried under the main altar. Be sure to climb to the roof for a nice view of the city, and don't forget to visit the serene and beautiful courtyard, which is occupied by thirteen white geese representing the years of Saint Eulalia's life before she was martyred.

Kolossi Castle, a former Crusader stronghold, is steeped in history. The original castle was likely built in 1210 by the Frankish military, while the current structure dates back to 1454, constructed by the Hospitallers under Commander Louis de Magnac. The castle once held great strategic importance and housed extensive facilities for sugar production, a major export for Cyprus during the Middle Ages. Today, the castle consists of a three-story keep and an attached rectangular enclosure, showcasing military architecture of its time. The region is also renowned for the production of the sweet wine, Commandaria, which is considered one of the oldest continuously-produced and named wines globally. The wine was declared to be the "wine of kings and the king of wines" by Richard the Lionheart when he celebrated his conquest of Cyprus by wedding a Spanish princess in this very castle.

Step into the fascinating world of vintage motorcycles at the Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum, located in the old town of Nicosia. This impressive collection, founded by Andreas Nicolaou, showcases over 150 models of motorcycles dating from 1914 to 1983. The museum is a testament to the passion and dedication of its founder, who spent years gathering some of the island's most historically significant bikes. As you explore the museum, you'll come across captivating exhibits, such as motorcycles from the Presidential Guard of Archbishop Makarios, the bike used by EOKA fighter Stylianos Lenas to transport weapons and ammunition, and the motorcycle of the first champion in Cyprus, Turkish Cypriot Zeki Isa. You'll also find military motorcycles used during World War II.