This British city is situated on the north bank of the Thames, next to a sea port and a fortress. Initially built to house railway and port workers, Tilbury became a major point of defense for England, along with neighboring town Gravesend, due to the narrowness of the Thames at this point. The forts constructed in Tilbury and Gravesend under Henry VII, due to this narrowness in the river, were of major importance as defenses during several wars, including during the Armada campaigns of 1588.

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The capital of Tunisia is located in the north of the country on the Mediterranean. The picture-book town, with its white Art Nouveau facades and crooked streets, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The contrast between European and Oriental Old Town is fascinating. The turbulent life can be best observed with a glass of tea from the numerous cafes.

Cagliari, the largest city in Sardinia is home to the beautiful Cathedral of Caliagri which should be top on your to-visit list. The city offers beautiful sights for visiting such as its wooden carved crypts and towers, from atop of which you can enjoy a view of the entire gulf of Cagilari.