– Once a dark street in the Psyrri district in Athens, Pittaki Street is known for its unique lamp arrangement which gives the street a luminous touch. A venture by a non-profit organization and residents transformed this desolate street into a magical experience! The second highlight is Little Kook, a fairy-tale inspired cafe that is tucked at the end of this street.

– Nothing compares to a stunning Grecian beach, but the architecture of Pyrgi in the island of Chios comes quite close. Replete with monochromatic geometrical and medieval designs on the facades of all its buildings, it is definitely an Instagram-worthy destination. So be sure to carry your camera along!

– Take your taste-buds on a culinary adventure by sampling seafood straight from the ocean and regional cheeses that taste like nectar. With a plethora of options, Greece is a paradise for meat-lovers and vegetarians alike. Do visit Santorini for the Sunset Wine Tasting Tour which offers a relaxed wine tasting in the various wineries against a spectacular sunset.

– Go spelunking at Melissani Cave, a craggy cave known for its beauty and situated near Karavomilo. Inside, is the equally famous Melissani Lake which was dedicated to the nymph Melissani during ancient times and discovered in 1951. Enter the cave via a tunnel and have a grand time sailing the turquoise waters on a boat.

– Nestled on the stunning island of Crete, is the Samaria Gorge which provides a range of treks for exploration. Spanning 16 kms of majestic scenery and breath-taking view, the gorge is a must-visit for ardent nature lovers!

– Head to Agashiye for an unparalleled rendezvous with Gujarat’s cuisine. An essentially thali restaurant, it has some clear favourites including rasawala bateka, bharela ravaiya, Gujarati kadhi, shaak nu athaanu, and methi wala bateka. It leaves food lovers from all over and locals alike craving for more!

– The famous Heritage Walk in Ahmedabad starts from Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple. Taking you to Old Ahmedabad which has ancient houses, architectural wonders and delectable cuisine, covering around 20 attractions over a period of three hours. If you’re hungry, make sure to dig into savoury fafda jalebis!

– An ode to Gujarat’s prosperous days, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is where you will find a lot of old-school locals reminiscing about bygone eras. A beautiful piece of architecture essential to every Ahmedabad trip. Try spotting one of the intricately done windows here which inspired the logo for IIM Ahmedabad.

– Fancy having tea with the dead? Then you have to visit the New Lucky Restaurant! The highlight is the fact that there are tombs scattered all around the tables. The restaurant owner believes that the tombs belong to Sufi saints, and are a lucky charm for his business. It indeed is drop-dead gorgeous!

– Mostly shaky structures are a cause of concern but not in Ahmedabad! Visit the Sidi Bashir Mosque. While being a place of worship, it is also home to the Shaking Minarets or Jhulta Minar as the locals call it. Once there, try to give a nudge to one of the two minarets to find the other one sway as well.

– Enjoy theatre performances at one of the oldest theatres, Ravindra Manch or tap your foot to a rhythmic Kathak performance at the Deewan-e-Aam of Amber Fort. If you’re an art lover, visit the Jawahar Kala Kendra, the center of art and culture where plays and festivals run all year round in the city.

– Stroll around in the Jawahar Circle Garden. It’s surrounded by a rose garden, musical fountains, jogging tracks and street-food stalls or go to Nahargarh’s RTDC open-roof restaurant in the evening, for a perfect combination of chilled beer and a view of the magnificent city from high above!

– Watch a Bollywood flick at Raj Mandir, the oldest movie theatre in Jaipur, popular for its astonishing interiors and Meringue-like shape. Did the theatre make you go retro? Here’s a treat for you! Don’t miss the vintage car rally parading down the road. It is truly a feast for the eyes.

– Visit Govind Devji’s temple in the City Palace for some spiritual relief. Lord Krishna’s image is said to look like this after his reincarnation. While in the City Palace, pay attention to the two silver urns that Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II got them made to carry water from the Ganga for his trip to England.

– You shouldn’t miss the Sisodiya Rani ka Bagh, a royal garden and palace built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh for his wife. If walking is not your style, how about flying? Enjoy the best hot air balloon safari experience with SkyWaltz. Enjoy the view beyond the clouds.

– With sand-covered tombs, austere pyramids and towering Pharaonic temples, Egypt brings out the explorer in all of us. Visit the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, where Tutankhamun’s tomb was unearthed. Take a guided tour and see the glittering finds in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

– Hop off a Nile boat to visit Dendara, Edfu or other waterside temples, cross Lake Nasser to see Ramses II’s masterpiece at Abu Simbel or trek into the desert to find the traces of Roman trading outposts. A Nile cruise is the perfect place to see many of these spectacular ancient monuments.

– Cairo, the City Victorious, is packed with soaring minarets like at Bab Zuweila, medieval schools and mosques, some of the greatest architecture of medieval Islam. Tap into the history of Cairo’s early churches and remote desert monasteries.

– The coast along the Red Sea has a rugged desert beauty that is rewarding to explore on a multi-day outing to one of the globe’s great dives at Hurghada or a magical snorkeling expedition along a coral wall. Walk along the Corniche in Alexandria to wind down in the evenings.

– Bask in the beauty of the Egyptian deserts. Whether you’re watching the sunrise between the beautiful shapes of the White Desert or the shimmering horizon from the comfort of a hot spring in Siwa Oasis, Egypt’s landscapes are endlessly fascinating.

– Other attractions Egypt offers are hiking trips to the holy Mt Sinai, explorations across the City of The Dead or the thrilling ross Egypt Challenge. For a more relaxing time, indulge in delicious Koshary at Abou Tarek, enjoy a Sufi dance show or simply watch the beautiful sunset at Al-Azhar Park.