From Kyoto Station, Nara is just a 35 minute by train. The City is filled with ancient temples but best also adorable, friendly deer

This day trip from Auckland by rented car, stopped at Kitekite Falls track, Mercer Bay Loop, Piha Beach, and Karekare Beach.

Just 40 minutes by train, Sintra is a "must do," day trip from Lisbon to see Pena Palace, Castle of the Moors, and Sintra National Palace.