The final part of the Wanderer’s Guide to Expo 2025 Osaka brings us to Europe — our last stop.

Our journey continues westward to the Arabian Gulf, where desert kingdoms and coastal medinas whisper the legacy of a civilisation that is long overshadowed, yet integral to the making of the modern world.

At Expo 2025 in Osaka, wanderers are invited on a global journey of culture, creativity, and connection — no passport needed. Our first stop: Asia.

Beyond the well-told tales of Arab-Norman influence lies another Palermo — one where the dialogue between past and present plays out in puppet theatres, tiled staircases, and palaces.

What if the soul of Palermo lies not just in its cathedrals or cannoli, but in the traces of an Arab past that still breathe into the city’s pulse?

Tucked away on the outskirts of Palermo, Palazzina Cinese brings Chinoiserie to life, offering a glimpse into the Sicilian fascination with the Far East.

Arab rule in Sicily ended over a millennium ago, yet its influence remains deeply engrained in the island’s culture, shaping its language, cuisine, cityscape, and art.

This year, Taiwan’s International Orchid Show boasts an impressive array of orchids, each one competing for attention in this Kingdom of Orchids.

From mosques poised above water to those carved from pink granite or forged in steel, these sacred spaces stand as unifying expressions of faith, devotion, and spirituality of Malaysia’s Muslim communities.

To the north of Vancouver Harbour lies North Vancouver, where you’re invited to explore the rich culture of Persia and its vibrant community.