Umeå brothers Samuel and Michael Åhdén possess one of the world’s largest privately owned collections of guitars. In 2014, the whole world got a chance to see it. You can visit the experience-based, interactive exhibition of electric guitars, basses, amps and music accessories at Umeå Guitar Museum. The museum houses about 500 exhibits altogether. Alongside the permanent exhibition, the museum arranges lectures, temporary exhibitions and presentations of new developments. World stars will also visit the museum during the year and hold ‘clinics’ — open guitar lessons.

Every major community in Bhutan has its own dzong, a centre for religious, civic and administrative life, but none is quite as magnificent as Thimphu's Tashichho Dzong. Though this iteration was built in the 18th century, there has been a dzong at this site since 1216, making it one of the most important religious and political places in the country.

Step back in time at Zhan Yuan, a classic Chinese garden built during the Ming Dynasty, renowned for its harmonious blend of architecture and nature. It includes halls and pavilions interspersed with ponds, flowers, and rockeries. The space is cleverly divided by walls and trees, yet remains connected through strategically placed windows and doors. This masterful use of space creates unique views from different points across the garden, inviting exploration and contemplation.