About 30 km northeast of Antalya, accessible via hiking trails, lies the ancient Pisidian city of Termessos, enveloped in the Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park. Besides breathtaking views and a rare flora and fauna, you'll find the remains of once great temples, forts and city walls. A walk along the mountain fortress will lead you across impressive sights such as the Necropole or the Odeion Theater.

Yuanmingyuan is a place steeped in myth. It was allegedly the most wonderous and luxurious imperial garden in Chinese history, with exotic animals wandering the park and rare flowers everywhere, dotted with gold sculptures and stones, with buildings that were built entirely of jade. However, the park was destroyed in 1860 by foreign intruders and local rebellions. Now all that's left is essentially a ruin, but still a beautiful one. There was little first-hand record of this garden and the only image remaining is a painting.

As the sun sets, many of Denarau’s resorts host a ceremonial lighting of the outdoor bamboo torches, mostly dotted along the shoreline. Feel the beating heart of Fiji during our torch lighting and dance ritual.

An hour-long train ride east from Hofuf Railway Station takes you to the historic fort of Uqair and Uqair Beach—a great destination for a beach day trip from Hofuf. The area is relatively undeveloped, so it’s important to prepare in advance by bringing all necessary supplies, including swimming gear, snacks, and other essentials.