Hotels to suit all budgets
Private taxi or shared taxi
October to February
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Iraqi dinar
Kurdish, Arabic
Visit the Imam Ali Mosque, a holy site for Muslims around the world
International Cultural Center in Najaf is home to a large number of books and reference materials.
Wadi us-Salaam (the Valley of Peace) is an important Islamic cemetery located in Najaf near the Shrine of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib.
Hotels to suit all budgets
Taxis
July - September
+3hrs GMT
Kenyan Shilling
Swahili, English
Visit the Nairobi National Museum for its fantastic art gallery, exhibitions, botanical gardens and nature trail.
Nairobi Railway Museum is another must-visit. It trails the history of the country’s rail system since inception to modern day.
From July through to October, book yourself a safari and feast your eyes on the world renowned great migration.
Hotels to suit all budgets
Rickshaws and taxis.
November to March
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Marathi, Hindi & English
Visit Sitabuldi Fort, site of the Battle of Sitabuldi, which was built in 1817.
Try Ambazari lake, near the western border of Nagpur, for a fun family day. With boating and other rides at the amusement park nearby, it’ll keep everyone entertained.
Tadoba National Park will give you picture perfect moments. It is home to a host of wildlife including tigers, panthers, sloth bears, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, bison and barking deer
Hotels to suit all budgets
Taxis
April, May and December
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Spanish, French, Arabic
Nador’s moderate climate does count in its favor. The stunning sunsets and sunrises over the lagoon are a breathtaking sight and a wonderful photographic opportunity.
The Gourougou mountain which is at an altitude of 900 meters, is the green heart of the city, an ecological and tourist location, you will be able to enjoy it, and from it you can get an overview on the whole city.
Hotels to suit all budgets
Cars, taxis and buses
August to April
+4hrs GMT
Omani rial
Arabic, English
Royal Opera House Muscat is the leading arts and culture organisation in the Sultanate of Oman. Upcoming performances include Vienna State Opera playing Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata.
Muscat Gate Museum, Museum of Omani Heritage and Sultan's Armed Forces Museum are other must-sees.
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a stunning construct. The interior walls of the mosque’s main hall are completely covered with white and dark grey marble. These are decorated with murals of leafy patterns and geometrical designs.
Range of options, from budget to five-star hotels, are available
City Trains, Metro, Public Buses & Taxis
October to March
Indian Rupee
UTC+05:30
Hindi, English
Mumbai, state capital of Maharashtra, is named after the local Hindu goddess Mumbai who has a temple dedicated in her honour. Maharashtra's capital, built on an archipeligo of seven islands beside the Arabian Sea, is India's most populous city and boasts one of the nation's leading economies. Among the first things travelers visiting this metropolis will experience is a warm tropical environment, high rise skyline, a mix of civic and religious architecture, lively, colorful street markets and the intoxicating aroma of Maharashtra's fantastic cuisine. Bollywood, the world-renowned producer of Hindi language film, also has its headquarters here and a number of film stars call this city home.
The Gateway of India, located at Mumbai Harbour by the edge of the water, is a ceremonial arch built to commemorate the 1911 Imperial Durbar of King George V and Queen Mary. This relic of the bygone British Raj era, standing at the place where the royal couple arrived in the lead up to the proclamation ceremonies, was designed by Scottish architect George Witted who sought to combine classical elements of both European and South Asian architecture. This imposing structure, constructed from reinforced concrete and local yellow basalt between 1911 and 1924, was built to a design inspired by Roman triumphal arches, Hindu temples and Indo-Islamic Mosques.
Juhu Beach, located along the affluent coastal suburb after which the beach is named, is a favoured local hangout and popular tourist destination. Activities common to this busy seaside resort, comprising three miles of golden-brown sand edging the coastal waters of the Arabian Sea, include jogging, paddling, ball games as well as riding camels, horses and donkeys. Local cuisine such as bhelpuri, masala fries, panipuri, pav bhaji and vada pav is sold from food stalls and there are a number of international restaurants lined up along the seafront. The Juhu suburb is a fashionable place for Bollywood actors to live and the beach has been a setting for numerous Bollywood films over the years.
The ISKCON temple, located in the Juhu neighborhood near the beach, was established in Mumbai during the 1970s by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swamy Prabhupada who founded the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) during the 1960s. Prior to the temple's construction Srila Prabhupada found Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari deities housed in an insufficient shrine and promised to build a magnificent temple for them, acquiring four acres of land for that purpose. Alongside the auditorium, restaurant and main temple building there is a 76 room guesthouse available for those wishing to stay on the premises, complete with hot running water, telephones and cyber café.
There are a range of places from bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels on offer.
The metro is well-connected and can be used to visit most areas
All year round
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A great example of Russian classic architecture and Moscow's most symbolic sites is the famous Bolshoi Theatre. Stop in for an operatic performance that is sure to thrill.
Visit the famous St. Basil's Cathedral. With its colourful domes and majestic presence, it will make for an intense photo shoot. The construct was ordered by Ivan the Terrible to mark the 1552 capture of Kazan from Mongol forces. It was completed in 1560.
The Moscow Kremlin is one of the largest and most interesting museums in the world. It is also the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.
Hotels to suit every budget
Trams, buses, bicycles, trains and taxis.
August to October
+2hrs GMT
Euro
French and English
The historical center, also known as the Ecusson, is known for its beauty and numerous XVIIth and XVIIIth century private mansions, not to mention the Faculty of Medicine and Museum of Anatomy.
The crown jewel of provincial museums, the Fabre museum has now reopened its doors to visitors after four years of renovation work to redesign, restore and expand its galleries and other spaces. The buildings that comprise the Fabre museum are of exceptional historical value, even more so now that their original harmony and diversity have finally returned.
Discover Odysseum, the new area just outside downtown, and its world of leisure and sensations. Odysseum is a unique and innovative complex that combines exciting activities with shopping, offering an extraordinary architectural feast influenced both by Ulysses and Space Odyssey.
Hotels in Milan can be expensive, but there are cheaper options too
Taxis, buses, trains
February to November
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Italian, English
Founded in 1953, the Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci this is the largest science and technology museum in Italy. Housed in an early 16th century Olivetan monastery, it was named after Leonardo da Vinci whose machines, sketches and influence can be found here in abundance. The collection traces the key phases of Italy’s scientific and technological evolution. Educational activities are integrated through interactive labs (i.labs) to engage visitors in the discovery and exploration of science.
Milan's Duomo, or Cathedral, is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Construction started in 1386 but took nearly 500 years to complete. 135 spires and 3200 statues adorn the Duomo roof and you can take an elevator (or climb the stairs) to the rooftop for a close-up view as well as magnificent views of the city below. Piazza del Duomo, the square where the cathedral sits, is the hub of Milan's historic centre. Also on the square are a statue of Vittorio Emanuele and the Palazzo Reale housing the Duomo Museum and Contemporary Art Museum.
The 15th century Convent of Santa Maria della Grazie houses Leonardo Da Vinci's famous fresco, the Last Supper. Although the building was bombed in 1943, the fresco survived. To see the fresco, it's necessary to book in advance.
A range of hotels are available
Hire a car or get a taxi
All year round
Saudi Riyal
+3hrs GMT
Arabic and English
The Masjid Al-Nabawi is a beautiful mosque.. It contains the Green Dome, one of the most wonderful domes in the Islam. This mosque is also known for the beautiful umbrellas.
Mount Uhud consists of a group of mountains with a length of 7 kilometres and is about 3 kilometres wide. At the mountain there are little markets and street vendors are selling all kinds of products. On top of the mountain you will have an incredible view on the other mountains and the landscape around it.
Always wanted a trip through the desert? This is your chance! The trip we recommend is north into the southern part Al Nafud, to the ancient city complex of Mada’in Saleh. This is one of the most amazing sights in the whole Kingdom of Saudi Arabia!
