The city of Kraków in Poland is arguably one of the best in the entire country. What is most stunning in this city is perhaps it’s gorgeous architecture. Located along the Vistula River, you can experience sweeping views of the Wawel Royal Castle and Father Bernatek's Bridge. Other attractions include St. Mary’s Basilica, St. Joseph’s Church, Kościuszko Mound, Florianska Street, and Szeroka Square to name a few. Day trips can also be taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Known for it's cheap beer and destination for stag and hen do's, there is much more to this Central European capital. The main sites like the Lennon Wall, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and Old Town Square are a must see. Do yourself a favour though and try to get off the beaten path and check out places like the Kafka Museum, Rigierovy sady park, and St. Vitus Cathedral.

This is a capital like no other. It's mainly known as the home of the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Sziget Festival, and the Széchenyi Baths. Make sure you carve out time to see sights on both sides of the river like Heroes Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, Chain Bridge, Fisherman's Bastion, Shoes on the Danube, and Buda Castle.

There is much more to Liverpool than Beatles and docks. The independent scene here is what makes this city so unique. Here you can also watch the best football team in the world (Liverpool FC), see the WWII era ruins of the 'Bombed Out Church', hear live music at the Cavern Club, stroll along Albert Dock, see art at the Tate, and eat to your heart's content at Baltic Market.

This city of superlatives is great for a layover (by booking an Emirates flight) or extended stay. This is a breakdown of some of the coolest places to see including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Dubai Marina, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and the Souks at Madinat Jumeirah.

If you like epic skylines (either to enjoy or to photograph), the Chinese city of Shanghai is impressive. A more westernized city than other places in China, the city has plenty of character and is comprised of very different boroughs. Great landmarks and areas to see in Shanghai include Tianzifang, The Bund, Jing'An Sculpture Park and Temple, and the Shanghai World Financial Center.

If you find yourself in the Middle East for any reason, make your way to Petra (and Jordan in general). Jordan provides excellent natural landscapes such as Wadi Rum Desert and the Dead Sea as well as ancient civilization ruins (at Petra). The Sig, Treasury, and Monastery are the most well known landmarks of the old city of Petra.

An awesome New Zealand South Island Road Trip taking you from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo (Mt. John Observatory), Hooker Valley (Mt. Aspiring National Park), Wanaka (That Wanaka Tree), Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Bruce Bay, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, and Kaikoura.