From magical vistas to glossy city centres and gorgeous, sun-kissed beaches, Australia is where globetrotters come to live their wildest dreams. A land surrounded by serene blue seas and quirky little islands, the continent is packed to the brim with everything that makes for a truly memorable holiday. The weather here is mostly great and every remote corner is riddled with pockets of stunning wildlife. But did you know that Australia is also home to some of the world’s top unusual sights and experiences?

Here are a few amazing things about Australia you might not know.

Auschwitz was a German concentration and destruction camp during the Second World War which was in use from 1940 to 1945. The Auschwitz concentration camp is located in the Polish town of Oświęcim and is a network of several camps built by the Nazis in Poland. A visit to Auschwitz is confrontational, painful and terrible, but you can not close your eyes to this part of history. There are a lot of things you didn’t know about Auschwitz.

Read on for 20 things you didn’t know about Auschwitz.

Belgium is the land of waffles, beer and chocolate! It is a small country in Europe and the capital is Brussels. But of course Belgium is much more than these things. That’s why I’ve collected some fun facts about Belgium for you.

24 fun facts about Belgium

How well do you know Luxembourg? Many people only know the country from the car when passing through to the holiday destination. Very unfortunate, because the country is interesting and beautiful, there is a nice rest and nature is beautiful with a hilly landscape. Luxembourg is a small country, but also has a flourishing cultural history. I have collected some fun facts about Luxembourg for you!

24 fun facts about Luxembourg

Ireland is a beautiful island situated in the North-West of Europe. It’s separated from the United Kingdom by the Irish Sea. Ireland is a country with a long and interesting history. Ireland has influenced other countries and cultures and you will be able to find a lot of fun facts about the country.

22 fun facts about Ireland

Ecuador is located in South America between Colombia and Peru. This beautiful country has a Pacific coastline and is located right on the equator. This country is diverse and has everything: beautiful beaches, fascinating landscapes, active volcanoes, culture, anthropology. I have collected 16 fun facts about Ecuador for you.

16 fun facts about Ecuador

Sweden is a beautiful country where there is still plenty of space and where you can enjoy the unspoilt nature, the many lakes, national parks, the forests with moose, lynx, bears and wolves. But Sweden is also known for other things such as the IKEA, ABBA, Pippi Longstocking and Nils Holgersson. In Sweden you will find Lapland, which you probably know from the many snow and reindeer and the natural phenomena of midnight sun and northern lights. But there is much more, and that is why I have 24 fun facts about Sweden for you!

24 fun facts about Sweden

Portugal’s popularity as a holiday destination is growing every year. Portugal is known for its Algarve, Lisbon and Porto, but you will also find many undiscovered places, beautiful nature, peace and quiet and space, historic towns, friendly people and delicious cuisine. I have been to Portugal several times and fell in love with this country. That’s why I collected 25 fun facts about Portugal for you!

25 fun facts about Portugal

Bagan is an exceptionally large and amazing temple complex in Myanmar with a total of more than 4400 temples, pagodas and monasteries. It is very popular with tourists and for many people it is the reason to travel to Myanmar. What are interesting facts about Bagan?

16 interesting facts about Bagan!

Vietnam is a beautiful country in Asia and borders China, Cambodia and Laos. The entire east-coast borders the South-Chinese Sea. More than 90 million people live in Vietnam. When you think of Vietnam, you might think about the Vietnam war from 1957 until 1975. The communist North-Vietnam (supported by Russia and China) fought South-Vietnam (supported by the United States). The beauty of nature with the green rice fields, the mountains and beaches, the cultural treasures and the charm of the people are the highlights of Vietnam! What are fun facts about Vietnam?

I’ve got 19 fun facts about Vietnam!