The Beitou area of Taipei is renowned for its high concentration of thermal spa centres. There are establishments to fit any budget, from the low-priced open-air Public Hot Spring (modest swimwear required) to private hotels and resorts uphill, all offering hot spring baths at various price points. One option most resorts offer is renting a private room with a large bath that can be filled with hot spring water. The Spring City Resort in Beitou is a great mid-range option. A session here includes access to about a dozen thermal pools of varying water temperature (from seemingly boiling-hot to rather chilly), plus robe, towel, and slipper rental. They even offer a free shuttle bus to the metro station. For a luxurious spa treatment, look into the offerings of Hotel Regent Taipei, for example. Wellspring Spa offers a wide range of relaxing treatments including massages, body wraps, skin polishing and facials. Take the elevator to the top floor and unwind at this urban sanctuary.

Situated in the heart of the historic district, San Lorenzo is the primary cathedral of Genoa, renowned for its striking black and white striped marble facade, which dates back to the 12th century. Inside the cathedral, visitors can marvel at the breathtaking interior, replete with high ceilings, towering columns, and exquisite stained glass. The basement of the cathedral is home to the Treasure Museum, which is definitely worth a visit.

You will be surprised by the straight layout of the city's historical heart in sharp contrast to the usual maze of streets. A walk through Rabat's medina could look like this: start your visit at the Bab El Had gate and take Souika Street, the largest and probably busiest street in the medina. You will arrive in the Es Sabat souk, the shoe market, covered with reed mats and overflowing with babouches (leather slippers) as well as silver and gold jewellery. You then come to the partially glass-roofed Rue des Consuls where craftsmen make woollen carpets, fabrics and copperware. The medina also offers low-priced and local food, so do not hesitate to try mint tea, pastillas or tagine.

La Cité du Vin is a modern and interactive wine museum featuring immersive exhibits, audio guides in multiple languages, and lots of screens, sounds, and smells. The building itself is striking and hard to miss, shaped like a swirl of wine or a decanter, depending on who you ask. Inside, there are 19 themed areas exploring wine’s history and culture around the world, plus tastings, workshops, a rooftop wine bar, and a panoramic restaurant.