Areopagus (Mars Hills)
Free: All time Areopagus, or Mars Hill, lies below the Acropolis. This rocky hill has been a site of mythical, historical and religious events. According to the Greek mythology, Ares the god of war was tried here for the murder of Poseidon’s son Alirrothios. In classical times, Areopagus functioned as the main homicide court of...
Votsalakia Beach
Free: All time As its name suggested, Votsalakia, meaning “small pebbles” in Greek, has a pebbled coastline. It is a popular beach due to its close vicinity to Athens – only 10km south of the city center. Votsalakia gets crowded as soon as the summer period begins. The sea is almost always calm and the...
Monastiraki Flea Market
Free: All time The Monastiraki Flea Market is located in downtown Athens. While it’s open daily, Sundays are the best days to go. Wander through a maze a street vendors selling a jumble of curios: old books, paintings, second-hand clothes, souvenir trinkets, leather crafts and many more. There are many tavernas serving local food as...
Park Pobedy
Free: All time When you arrive at the Park Pobedy by metro, pay attention to the station itself. At 84 metres underground, it is the deepest station in Moscow. It also contains the longest escalators in Europe – it takes three minutes to ride it to the surface! On the surface, you’ll find Park Pobedy...
Red October Factory
Free: All time The island used to smell of chocolate because it was the site of the Red October Chocolate Factory. Today, the iconic 19th-century red building is home to the hip and artsy. The bohemian island is now permeated with contemporary galleries, trendy restaurants and bars, designer boutiques and happening clubs. It is Moscow’s...
Andrei Sakharov Museum
Free: All time Andrei Sakharov was a Russian nuclear physicist and a human rights activist. He was an advocate of civil liberties and reforms in the Soviet Union. In 1975, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Andrei Sakharov Museum was established to continue his legacy on peace among mankind. Through the permanent and...
Yauza Valley
Free: All time The Yauza Valley sits by the marshlands by the Yauza River, north of Moscow. Despite being only five miles away from Red Square, this pastoral neighborhood is jarring compared to downtown Moscow. You’re able to find well-maintained paths and boardwalks that lead through the wetland and the surrounding woods. Along the banks...
Picasso Museum Barcelona
Free: Sundays 3pm – 7pm; First Sunday of the month; Under 18 years old The Picasso Museum in Barcelona is a key reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Ruiz Picasso. The genius of the young artist is revealed through the 4,249 works that make up the permanent collection. Furthermore, the Museu Picasso, opened...
CaixaForum Barcelona
Free: First Sundays of the month Sponsored by the bank “la Caixa,” CaixaForum Barcelona first opened in 2002 in a former textile factory. It houses contemporary collection from around the world. The permanent display includes some 800 works amassed and owned by la Caixa. There are also rotating international exhibitions which are the main draw...
Barceloneta Beach
Free: All time Just 15 minutes away from the Ramblas in the city center is one of Barcelona’s most popular beach – Barceloneta. This golden sandy beach is best known for its many restaurants and nightclubs along the boardwalk. Sailing, swimming and sunbathing are popular activities at the Barceloneta. The beach also made an appearance...
La Boqueria
Free: All time “La Boqueria”, the Boqueria Market, dates back to 1217 when tables were installed near the old city gate to sell meat. Today, it’s a food market selling anything from fruit, vegetable, seafood, meat, cheese to sweets. Visitors are instantly struck with an explosion of colours, smell and liveliness as soon as they enter the...
Museum of Edinburgh
Free: All time At the Museum of Edinburgh, visitors can learn the town’s origins, history and legends. A maze of historic rooms are crammed full of iconic objects from the past. Exhibits include an original copy of the National Covenant signed in 1638 and a reconstruction of Field Marshal Earl Haig’s headquarters during the Great...
