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The colder months provide some of the best opportunities to see Osaka Castle, the crown jewel of Japan’s second city.

Munich’s striking Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism confronts the city’s dark past through its illuminating permanent exhibition.

Located along the Adriatic Coast, the dazzling coastal city of Split was long thought of as just another industrial town. But over the past decade, the tourism industry has struck gold on its potential, turning it into one of the most sought-after summer destinations in the region.

With Rajasthan known as the Land of the Kings, it is fitting that its capital city is the jewel in the crown of the country – grand palaces, glamorous hotels, blush-pink architecture and all.

Located on the Southern island of Kyushu, the remote mountain town of Takachiho is the mythological birthplace of Japan, boasting shinto shrines, natural wonders and out-of-this-world beauty.