The capital of Belgium, Brussels is known for its delicious food, its inspiring architecture, and of course, its history. There are countless sites to visit, among them the Grand-Place, the Royal Museums of Art and History, the Choco-Story chocolate museum, and of course, the fabulous pubs with world-famous Belgian beer.
But of course, everybody knows that you can’t go to Brussels without doing a proper tour around the city’s countless chocolate shops. And if you haven’t had a sugar comma by then, try the famous Belgian waffles.
Hanoi, Vietnam
The city of Hanoi has it all: culture, nature, food, modernity, and history. The capital of Vietnam has beautiful lakes, like the Hoan Kiem Lake, and the powerful Red River that flows close to it. Hanoi is a mixture of Chinese, French and Southeast Asian cultures, which only means it has an endless variety of things to offer tourists.
Among things you shouldn't miss when visiting this Vietnamese city are the Perfume Pagoda, the famous water puppet theater, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the Hanoi Old Quarter.
Istanbul, Turkey
Located on the Bosphorus Strait, between Europe and Asia, the city of Istanbul is one of the best and most beautiful cities in Turkey. Istanbul is rich in history, filled with museums and architecture that dates back centuries. The Hagia Sophia, for example, which is now a museum, used to be a church, and later a mosque.
From ornate Islamic art and Christian mosaics, to Egyptian obelisks and an arena that was the heart of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul has something for every type of traveler.
Bruges, Belgium
Belgium's northwestern port city of Bruges is a wonderful mix of cobblestone streets, stunning historic architecture and romantic canals.
Bruges's Burg Square has buildings that go as far back as the second century, and the decorated ceiling of the City Hall was created in the 14th century. The belfry and picturesque buildings in the city's Markt square date back to the 13th century.
City of Aspen in Colorado, USA
Perhaps the smallest city on this list is the ski resort town of Aspen. Located in the beautiful state of Colorado, in USA, Aspen is at the foothills of the famous Rocky Mountains. Once a mining town, Aspen is now a meeting point for society's elite, including excellent music, art and culinary events.
However, nothing compares to Aspen's most beautiful feature - the mountains. Everywhere you look, there's natural beauty to be seen, and of course, if you visit during wintertime, skiing has to be number one on your list of activities.