Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and the biggest city in the country. The city contains a unique combination of European and Communist-style architecture and many beautiful orthodox churches. Sofia has beautiful scenery and one of the few European capitals with a ski-resort so close to it.

What to see

• Hagia Sophia Church
• St. George Rotunda
• Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
• The Largo
• Business Park Sofia
• SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library
• Ivan Vazov National Theatre
• The National Opera and Ballet
• The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
• National Historic Museum
• National Museum of Military History
• National Art Gallery
• National Palace of Culture
• Borisova Gradina
• City Garden

What to do

• Sofia Jazz Peak
• Bulgarian Salsa Festival
• St George’s Day
• International Folk Festival
• International Book Fair
• Sofia International Film Festival

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Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is a city where one can enjoy shopping, culture and nightlife. Here you will find that fairy tales blend with modern architecture and world-class design. Warm jazz music mixes with cold electronica. You might feel that you’ve have seen the city in one day, but you will discover more and more each day as the months pass by. Copenhagen is one of the cities with the best quality of life together with being one of the world’s most environmental friendly cities.

What to see

• St Nicholas Church
• King’s New Square
• The Marble Church
• Copenhagen Opera House
• Rosenborg Castle
• Christiansborg Palace
• Amalienborg Palace
• Copenhagen City Hall
• Royal Playhouse
• King’s Garden
• Copenhagen Zoo
• Sluseholmen Canal District
• National Museum
• Danish Museum of Art & Design
• Tycho Brahe Planetarium & IMAX
• Royal Danish Theatre
• Pantomime Theatre

What to do

• Copenhagen Marathon
• Copenhagen Fashion Week
• Copenhagen Carnival
• Roskilde Festival
• Copenhagen Jazz Festival
• Copenhagen Pride
• Round Christiansborg Open Water Swim Race
• CPH:PIX – international film festival
• CPH:DOX – international documentary film festival

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Warsaw is the capital city of Poland and also the largest city. It is located on the Vistula River and about 260 km’s from the Baltic Sea and 300 km’s from the Carpathian Mountains. Known as the “phoenix city” it has survived many wars throughout it bloody history. Warsaw is also an Alpha-global city as it is a major international tourist destination and an important economic hub in Central and Eastern Europe.

What to see

• St. Mary’s Church
• Łazienki Palace
• Warsaw University of Technology
• Royal Baths Park
• Commission Palace
• Sejm Building
• National Temple of Divine Providence
• Olympic Centre in Warsaw
• Great Theatre
• Palace of Culture and Science
• Warsaw Uprising Museum
• Golden Terraces Shopping Centre
• Historic Centre of Warsaw

What to do

• Topienie Marzanny
• Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival
• Anniversary of the Ghetto Uprising
• Polish Contemporary Opera Festival
• Mozart Festival
• Chopin Summer Concerts
• International Street Arts Festival
• Warsaw Film Festival
• Piano Festival

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The city of Oslo is the capital city of Norway and also the world’s most expensive city to live in due to high labor costs. Oslo was founded in 1048 by King Herald III and mostly destroyed by a fire in 1624. After the fire King Christian IV moved the city closer to the Akershus Castle where it was rebuilt.

What to see

• Parliament of Norway
• Oslo City Hall
• Oslo Opera House
• Oslo Cathedral
• Akershus Castle
• Bygdøy – commonly called the Museum Peninsula of Oslo
• Botanical Garden
• Munch Museum
• Stortinget – seat of Norway’s parliament
• Slottet – home of the Royal Family
• Nobel Peace Center
• Norsk Folkemuseum
• National Theatre

What to do

• Granttrock
• Oslo World Music Festival
• Øya Festival
• Oslo Chamber Music Festival
• Olso Jazz Festival
• Norwegian Wood Rock Festival
• Oslo International Church Music Festival
• ULTIMA Oslo Contemporary Music Festival
• Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony

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Tahiti is a South Pacific Island and form part of the French Polynesia. The island was created by volcanic activity and therefore is high and mountainous with beautiful coral reefs surrounding the island. The island is the biggest and highest island in French Polynesia. Two volcanic mountain ranges can be found on the island.

What to see

• Robert Wan Pearl Museum
• Papeete Market – Here you can buy everything you need
• Musée de Tahiti et des îles (Museum of Tahiti and the Island)
• Tomb of King Pomare the Fifth – A tomb of the only king of Tahiti
• Olivier-Breaud Golf Course – Enjoy a set of golf in Tahiti
• Arahurahu Marae – A restored religious site where many activities took place.

What to do

There is a lot to do in Tahiti. Enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, 4WD safari’s, golf, hiking, deep sea fishing, kite surfing, stingray and shark feedings and more.

• Heiva Festival
• Craftmans’ Exhibition of Taiarapu West
• Classical Concert of the French Polynesia Music and Art School
• Tahiti Guitar Festival
• Billabong Pro Jr
• Billabong Pro Surfing Tournament
• Tahiti Traditional Sports Championship
• Mahana Pae

Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/tahiti for more information on Tahiti

Shanghai, in China, had a population of over 23 million in 2010. This leading global city has a significant influence in commerce, culture, finance, media, fashion, technology and transport.

What to see / do

• The Bund
• Nanjing Road
• Yuyuan Garden
• Jade Buddha Temple
• Shanghai Xin Tian Di – A street composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style
• Oriental Pearl TV Tower
• Lupu Bridge
• Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
• Shanghai World Financial Center
• Qibao Ancient Town
• Shanghai Confucius Temple

Events

• Longhua Temple Fair
• Shanghai International Tea Culture Festival
• Shanghai Peach Blossom Festival
• Dragon Boat Festival
• Shanghai Tourism Festival
• Shanghai Arts Festival
• Shanghai International Marathon

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The city of Valletta is the capital city of Malta, an island country located in the Mediterranean Sea. Valletta boasts with buildings from the 16th century, mainly with Baroque character containing elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. The city was nicknamed "Superbissima", meaning "Most Proud" due to the bastions, curtains, ravelins combined with the beauty of its Baroque palaces, gardens and churches.

What to see

• St John’s Co-Cathedral – formerly the Conventual Church of the Knights of Malta
• National Museum of Fine Arts – Rococo Palace dating back to late 1570’s
• Our Lady of Victories Church – built by the Knights of Malta, it is the first building in Valletta
• St Francis of Assisi Church – build in 1598 it was rebuild in 1681 by Grand Master Gegorio Carafe
• Magisterial Palace of the Grandmaster – currently houses the House of Representatives of Malta
• Auberge de Castille – known as the official seat of the Knights of Langue of Castille
• Grandmaster’s Palace Armory Museum – contains armor, arms and guns dating back to the 15th century
• National War Museum – located inside Fort Saint Elmo was a focal point during the Great Siege and a prominent building during WWII
• Manoel Theatre – home of the National Orchestra of Malta is Europe’s third-oldest working theatre
• Upper Barrakka Gardens – constructed in 1661 with a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour
• City Gate – the fourth gate to have stood at the entrance to Valletta
• Valletta Waterfront – stretching along the water’s edge and the Quay Wall, it is composed of nineteen 250-year-old warehouses

What to do

• Maltese Carnival – held in February and leads up the Lent
• The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – a feast in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary is held in July
• Saint Paul’s Feast – held on 10 February
• Saint Dominic’s Feast – held either in the end of July or beginning of August
• The Feast of Saint Augustine – celebrated on the third Sunday after Easter

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Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia. This vibrant city is home to about 800 000 people and about 1 million more in the metropolitan area of the city. Besides being a major commercial and economical centre, Zagreb is also developing into a popular tourist destination, offering a rich medieval historical scene with all the monuments, museums and art galleries. On the other hand, also offering a warm nightlife with plenty of restaurants, cafes, theaters and cinemas.

What to see / do

• Jarun Lake Recreation Centre – A man made oasis of five island pebble beaches
• Mirogoj Cemetery
• Nature Park Medvednica – Walking and Hiking trails in summer and skiing in winter
• Sports Park Mladost – A sport’s park with swimming and water polo pools and other indoor and outdoor sports facilities
• Stone Gate
• Skiing on Mt Medvednica – Also accessible at night and cable cars to take you to the top
• The Tower of Lotrscak
• Zagreb City Zoo – The city’s biggest park and main attraction among families and kids

Events

• Zagreb Film Festival
• Zagreb International Folklore Festival
• Queer Zagreb FM Festival
• The International Festival “Funny Comics Show”
• One Take Film Festival
• Festival of New Circus
• International Puppet Festival
• Zagreb Festival
• Dance Week Festival

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