Marching to the beat of its own drum, you could spend a lifetime exploring independent music venues, clandestine cocktail bars, panoramic rooftop lounges and industrial mega-clubs strewn across the sprawling boroughs of London — and it’d be a life well spent.

Amsterdam is a dream. All the hallmarks of fairy-tale villages are found in its enchanting historic centre: quaint winding waterways, red-brick bridges, charming narrow townhouses and cobbled streets. Uncover the cultural fabric of this iconic city with a clear visual directory highlighting the best places to eat, chill out, party, and experience Amsterdam’s prolific coffeeshop scene.

Raucous crowds run riot on the infamous Bourbon Street, inciting a jovial and infectious atmosphere of the colloquial ‘joie-de-vivre’. World renowned music clubs dot the French Quarter, carrying the torch for the local exports of jazz and blues. You will dance, you will drink, you will uncover new realms of culinary pleasure, and you will most certainly make new friends.

The younger generation of Georgians have gravitated towards the funky, alternative approach when it comes to nightlife, with numerous trendy bars cropping up across Tbilisi. Invigorated and innovative like never before, discover an electrifying cultural hub boasting re-constructed relics from its rich history, charming cobbled lanes and rooftop cafes with world-class views.

Setting eyes on the jaw-dropping skyline of Hong Kong for the first time is likely to induce you into a lucid futuristic dream. When evening falls, each individual sleek skyscraper of the city’s concrete patchwork ignites in all their neon-soaked glory. Weaved within the winding lanes and hectic markets, discover divine dim sum cuisine and neon-laden nightclubs, with untouched rugged beaches and waterfalls awaiting the adventurous further afield.

Use our Interactive Map to uncover the best waterfalls that Europe has to offer. From the shimmering highlights scattered across Iceland to Turkish coast, with hidden gems along the way.

The picture-perfect historic centre of Amsterdam has all the hallmarks of a fairy-tale village: quaint winding canal waterways, red-brick bridges, charming narrow townhouses and cobbled streets. However, scratch beneath the surface and discover a deeply modern city that nurtures its creative population and adopts environmentally conscious sensibilities, looking forward to a bright future whilst retaining its past.

A labyrinth of narrow, winding streets weave their way through the immersive time capsule that is the Marrakech medina, Here, savvy shop-owners bolster their skills on the hectic and competitive markets that are strewn across the oasis city, with the main ventricle of Jemaa-el-Fnaa providing a pulsating hub that is constantly bustling.

From the vantage point of glitzy rooftop bars, simply spending an evening admiring the monumental skyline of central Bangkok is reason enough to pack your bags and jet-off here—but there is so much more. Aromatic street food and sparkling neon guides you through the winding streets of the city, weaved within are opulent temples of gold and copper, buzzing hip bars and vibrant night markets.

The rugged continent of Africa is home to some of the most incredible beaches in the world. Avid explorers looking to uncover hidden gems off the beaten path will have endless opportunities to relax on stunning isolated beaches.

Sydney shines through the flourishing cultural scene continually propelled forward into new territory by the creativity of the local population. Whilst you may be drawn to Sydney by the magnificent beaches and the expectation of leaving with a tan, it would be easy to assume that you will leave the city with life-long friends and unforgettable experiences.

The Scottish capital of Edinburgh has captivated the hearts and minds of the general public for centuries.Serving as inspiration to the likes of the famous Harry Potter series, the city has a strong definitive character and unique charm that cannot be replicated elsewhere.

All major roads in Moscow stem from the expansive and emblematic Red Square, but scratch beneath the surface to uncover a burgeoning and vibrant cultural centre. Home to funky cocktail bars, super classy nightclubs, industrial warehouses transformed into colourful and lively events venues and pertinent historical sights.

Gdansk is marinated in a feeling of independence and strong native pride. From the city's time as the Free City of Danzig, all through the trials and tribulations of the Second World War, the locals have persevered and continue to prove what makes this city so unique and special to this day.

The rugged highlands of the Bali are dotted with ancient temples and dense jungle, populated by awe-inspiring waterfalls and vibrant wildlife. In the south, some of the best beaches on Earth are found, attracting enthusiastic travellers who value nothing more than simply sipping an ice cold cocktail at a dimly lit beach bar in the company of friends—old and new.

The picturesque old town is a perfectly preserved open-air museum of cobbled streets and colourful baroque townhouses. Modern day Tallinn is a creative hub that is re-vamping the global perception of Estonia.

A tangible atmosphere of magic is weaved throughout the fluorescent labyrinth of Tokyo. Whether you are captivated by the excitement of the futuristic architecture or the exceptional food, the charm may never wear off, and you will find yourself itching to return here for more.

Paris is a city that exhibits countless shades of character across the urbanised area that sprawls out in both directions from the River Seine. The south flaunts the opulent monuments and parks. In the north, an exuberant and lively hub of bars and restaurants.

A burgeoning metropolis has carved itself into lush and rugged rainforest terrain, creating the most dramatic city-scape on Earth. Expansive golden sand beaches await on the incredible coastline, as Christ the Redeemer keeps watch overhead.

Whether you love it or hate it, you cannot deny New York its status as a city without parallel. It deserves its spot so high on the pedestal of global tourism for its breath-taking skyline alone.