Approximately 45 minutes northeast of Grafenwoehr, a well-marked, well-maintained trail loop through the forest to the Weissenstein Castle ruins offered picturesque nature scenes, spectacular mountain views and a firsthand look at how medieval nobility once lived.

Let off some steam, do some swimming and eat some snacks at the Felsland Badeparadies in Dahn, Germany.

The whimsically decorated, comfortable Passion Art Cafe and Studio is a unique, creative oasis in Bahrain where customers can enjoy a snack, make or paint pottery and even find words of affirmation.

Few historic sites are as well-preserved as London’s Churchill War Rooms, concealed in a fortified basement that housed a British government command center throughout World War II. From there Winston Churchill and his military leadership directed the defiant defense against Nazi invasion.

Head toward Wiesbaden for a unique indoor miniature golf experience. Schwartzlichthelden Minigolf uses a blacklight, graffiti-style art and innovative obstacles to challenge and entertain its customers.

Pforzheim deserves to be known for more than the presently terrible autobahn traffic nearby. Nicknamed the “Golden City,” the town has a rich history as the jewelry and watchmaking capital of Germany, which is well-documented at the Pforzheim Jewelry Museum. It’s the only publicly owned museum dedicated exclusively to jewelry and it features 2,000 exhibits from many places.

Cinecitta Multiplexkino in Nuremberg offers films that cater to both German- and English-speaking audiences, along with restaurants and amenities that encourage spending a little extra time there before or after the show.

Naples Bay Tours offers participants the opportunity to learn the pasta-making basics used by Neapolitan nonnas, or grandmothers, while reveling in the city’s food culture.

“Rembrandt’s Amsterdam. Golden times?” at Frankfurt’s esteemed Städel art museum peels back the sheen that many associate with the Netherlands’ golden age.

In Bassano del Grappa, about 20 miles from Vicenza at the base of the Monte Grappa hills, you’ll find the first grappa distillery, yes. But you’ll also discover a scenic bridge, several interesting museums and very few tourists.