Planning to travel to Europe? You will appreciate the unique sites and attractions in some of the world’s most coveted destinations. See this list to help you plan your next trip.

Florence, Italy

Boasting some of the world’s most famous art galleries and palaces, it’s no surprise that the historically and culturally rich city of Florence is regarded by many as the art capital of Italy. (After all, such historic figures as Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli and Galileo Galilei were either born in or made their homes here.) Among the city’s more notable galleries is The Gallery of the Accademia di Belle Arti, which has housed Michaelangelo’s David sculpture since 1873. And if you’re looking to get your shop on, this is the place to be! World-famous fashion boutiques from Armani to Bulgari line Via de’ Tornabuoni, one of the city’s best spots for upscale shopping. You’ll also encounter some open-air markets that sell budget-friendly food, clothing and antiques.

Alternatively, you can amble through Boboli Gardens, which features lush landscaping, beautiful waterfalls and centuries-old sculptures. The park also makes an ideal place to take in picturesque views of Florence. Several hotels lie in or near the city’s centre, from Residence San Niccolo to Mulino di Firenze.

Paris, France

Just as the Statue of Liberty is inextricably tied to New York City, Paris is synonymous with the iconic 1,063-foot-tall Eiffel Tower, only a short stroll from Paris Eiffel Cambronne. But there’s a lot more to Paris than this towering structure. With 8.5 visitors in 2009, the Louvre topped the list of the world’s most visited museums. (The aforementioned British Museum came in second with 5.93 million visitors.) Boasting Art Deco architecture, the 2,800-seat Le Grand Rex is the largest theatre and music venue in all of Paris. And approximately 20 miles from the centre of Paris sits Disneyland Paris, which comprises two theme parks as well as a dining, retail and entertainment district. Hotels including Hotel California Paris and Hotel Keppler lie near Champs-Elysees, a world-renowned avenue known for its cafes and specialty shops.

Barcelona, Spain

If you’re looking to get a tan this summer, look no further than Spain’s charming capital. Its seven pristine beaches – the largest and most frequented being the Barceloneta and Sant Sebastia beaches – span nearly three miles of coastline. Plaça de Catalunya, a large, bustling square in central Barcelona, offers a range of theatres, restaurants, shopping centres and hotels, including H10 Catalunya Plaza. There is no shortage of greenery here, as Barcelona contains more than 60 parks. You’ll find some of the city’s finest shopping centres, shops, restaurants and theatres along Avinguda Diagonal, which diagonally crosses the city and essentially cuts it in two. What’s more, HCC Covadonga and the 4-star Hesperia Sagrada Familia Sport & Spa make two easily accessible lodging options.

Whether you’re big on art, history, nature, or sunbathing, Europe has something for every taste. Why limit yourself to admiring Europe’s amazing sites and attractions via magazine pictures and glossy postcards sent to you from well-travelled friends? Pack your bags and cure your European wanderlust by experiencing in person all these magical cities have to offer.

Italy is one of the world’s celebrated tourist destination. There is plenty of beautiful scenery to enjoy. Explore the best things to do and places to visit.

Take some time to learn the lives of the Romans or discover the cause of the destruction of Pompeii as you visit Mount Vesuvius, or just lay alongside the lakes of the Amalfi coast. Italy offers travellers a lot to see, and there is a lot to do and explore.

Sicily. The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is rich in history and art, from the Palermo’s Baroque churches to Agrigento’s Valley. Sicily is also famous for its food and Palermo. Its biggest city normally features as one of the street food capitals of the world. While you can go around yourself, a guided tour of the island is the best way to see all the beautiful sights.

Naples.The third-largest city of Italy is one of the busiest cities in the country. It is the capital of the Campania region in Southern Italy. The city offers historic sites, a lively atmosphere of shops and different types of artworks. Don’t forget the different places where you can enjoy the nightlife too.

And of course, how could we forget that most of your favourite foods came from this city! You will for certain enjoy its most famous pizza, spaghetti, and parmigiana. These dishes are the classic of Naples and are usually served using fresh, locally grown ingredients.

Milan. Milan is particularly famous for fashion as it houses a lot of different designer shops. Visitors are captured with the world surviving famous treasures such as Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, The Last Supper, the Castello Sforzesco, the La Scala Opera House, and one of the world’s largest Gothic cathedral.

Australia is a large country and seeing the whole of it won’t probably be enough. You may even need to go back again and again just to see most of what the country has a lot to offer.

Here are some of Australia’s great natural wonders that you can visit:

The Great Barrier Reef

The iconic Great Barrier Reef is Australia’s most famous attraction and even belongs to the seven wonders of the natural world. The Great Barrier Reef stretches 3000 km across the coast of Queensland, which makes this any diver’s dream.

Whether you are a professional diver or an underwater newbie, this place is for you. You can book a vacation to go out to the most remote dive sites of the reef or even take a tour via a helicopter and see the impressive waters. How about try on diving with a helmet, which will make your tour to Queensland a memorable experience.

Daintree Rainforest

Considered one of Australia’s natural wonders and is also located in Queensland. It covers 1200 square km and is 180 million years old already. Visitors can take a Dreamtime walk with one of the Indigenous guides from the Kuku Yalanji Tribe.

For a more relaxing stay, you can go at Silky Oak Lodge where you enjoy listening to the sound of the ancient forest. You can also enjoy paddle boarding on the Mossman River.

Daintree Rainforest is also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also twice as old as the Amazon Rainforest.

Japan is a country that has a lot beautiful places to see such as sacred Shinto shrines, magnificent Buddhist temples, gorgeous landscapes, and so on. But aside from the great things you can do in the country, Japan is also famous for its food. Aside from ramen and sushi, the country has a lot of great foods to offer.

Here are some of them:

Mochi

Mochi is a chewy rice cake that is made by pounding the rice. There are different types of mochi such as the sakura-mochi and Daifuku.

Sakura-mochi is filled with red bean paste and wrapped with a pickled cherry leaf. The variety varies in Japan. Tokyo creates this with having a coarse grain while Tokyo provides a smoother consistency.

Daifuku, on the other hand, is round stuffed with fillings like a sweet bean paste, or a strawberry daifuku that has a whole strawberry and sweet red bean inside.

Soba

Soba can be both enjoyed during the winter and summer. It is a long buckwheat flour noodles that are best served in the winter in a bowl of hot soy and dashi broth. In the summer, soba noodles are served cold with a dipping sauce.

Another popular in Japan is yakisoba which means “fried buckwheat”. Yakisoba is made by stirring fried the noodles with vegetables, pork, and yakisoba sauce, pickled ginger, seaweed powder, fish flakes, and Japanese mayonnaise.

Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu is slices of pork that is breaded and deep fried. It is normally served as a set meal together with shredded cabbage, rice, and miso soup.

Paris is a food paradise for foodie travellers. If you are going to visit the city soon and you are concentrating on what food to taste there, here are some of our recommendations:

Baguettes

This long loaf of bread can be considered a beautiful piece of creation that is part of the French culture. The French people have been making this bread for centuries and until now, plenty of locals are still enjoying this warm loaf.

Wondering where you can find the best baguette in the city? Visit the Grenier à Pain in the Montmartre neighbourhood, which is a two-time first place winner in the Best Baguette in Paris contest that is held every year.

Croissants

Paris is where you will find the perfect croissant in the world. Do not miss the croissant au beurre, which is a little more expensive croissant blended with amazing French butter, and you may forget even your name. Visit Boulangerie au 140 in the Belleville neighbourhood to try the most savoury croissants in the city.

French cheese

There are truly a lot of incredible French cheeses to recommend, but you can never go wrong with comté and camembert. You can also try small producer cheeses as they can still blow you away with its tasty flavours. A good advice though is to make friends with the cheesemonger near you since they can provide good recommendations about the best cheeses in the city.

Macarons

Paris is a total bread and pastry lover’s dream. When it comes to macarons, there are a lot of specialty macaron shops that you can find in the city. The flavours are mostly incredible and are even beyond perfection. They are a real luxurious bite that perfectly represents Paris.