Small cities and countries you should visit

By Brian Johnston
Updated January 20 2016 - 5:18pm, first published 5:04pm
The charms of Granada, Spain, include the Alhambra palace, gardens, street markets and flamenco bars.
The charms of Granada, Spain, include the Alhambra palace, gardens, street markets and flamenco bars.
Alhambra Palace and Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada, Spain. Photo: Alan Copson
Alhambra Palace and Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada, Spain. Photo: Alan Copson
Le Morne Brabant and boats in turquoise sea, Mauritius.
Le Morne Brabant and boats in turquoise sea, Mauritius.
Blue Lagoon Camino Island Malta. Photo: Paul Biris
Blue Lagoon Camino Island Malta. Photo: Paul Biris
The city of Kandy, Sri Lanka is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic one of the most venerable places for Buddhists.
The city of Kandy, Sri Lanka is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic one of the most venerable places for Buddhists.
View of the spiral staircase at the Vatican.
View of the spiral staircase at the Vatican.
First World Hotel Genting Highlands, Malaysia.
First World Hotel Genting Highlands, Malaysia.

It's the little things that make life worthwhile, according to conventional wisdom: a baby's smile, a sniff of roses, a sunshine walk or meal with friends.

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