24th October marks United Nations (UN) Day. The United Nations was formed 78 years ago in 1945 to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations and achieve international cooperation.

Every year on United Nations Day, people from all over the world come together with different activities including organised parades to celebrate the idea of diversity, equality, peace and unity.

While some countries mark the day with organised events, others simply share a meal with friends and families to celebrate diversity and the love for other cultures and religions.

The United Nations main headquarters is in the Manhattan borough of New York, but there are three additional regional headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland), Vienna (Austria) and Nairobi, (Kenya).

Did you know that you can book a guided tour in all four global headquarters?

If you’re curious about what the UN is doing to maintain world peace, then you can book a guided tour at both the main and regional. Here you will discover all the activities that the United Nations partake in, how this impacts your life and the amazing people who make it happen. Not only that, but you can also explore a range of different tours from the Garden and Architecture tour to the Black History and Focus on Women Tour. You can find out more on these tours here.

Let’s look below at some of the must-have activities to add to every itinerary.

New York

The city that never sleeps has an array of attractions and activities that you don’t want to miss out on.  If you’re worried about fitting everything in, why not try a guided tour? There are a range of guided tours which give you a whistle top tour of New York City. You even have the added benefit of finding out interesting facts and history of the city from your tour guide.  If you prefer to enjoy the city at your own pace, then make sure you visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum, Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty!

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Geneva

Geneva is a renowned winter destination due to the guaranteed snow; it’s the perfect city for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoe hiking especially during the months of November to March. Geneva is a true cultural destination, for a relatively small area, it’s filled with numerous museums, theatres and myriad galleries. Visit the modern or contemporary art, oriental marvels and historical treasures. Did you know it is also the home to the World Health Organisation and Red Cross headquarters?

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Nairobi

Known as ‘The Cosmopolitan heart of East Africa’, Nairobi is both the capital and largest city of Kenya. Brimming with national parks and safari tours, you will get the opportunity to discover and see the Big five in their natural habitat – one you can’t miss! Get the most out of nature and discover the worlds largest gazetted forest within city limits – The Karura Forest Reserve. Finish off the perfect day by enjoying a dinner and show, whether it be live cat dancing or theatrical performances of cabaret.

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Vienna

Austria’s capital Vienna’s legacy was shaped by influential residents such as Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud.  It is no surprise that this remarkable city is famous for its orchestral and choir concerts. Make sure you check out the city’s Imperial palaces with Schnobrunn Palace top of the list. For a truly romantic and unforgettable evening, book a table for one evening at the Michelin-starred restaurant ‘Pramerl & the Wolf’.

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Travel Insurance remains as important as ever.

If you are visiting any of these places soon, a visit to the UN could be an enlightening experience, and wherever you are heading next, Travel Insurance remains as important as ever. Remember to arrange cover as soon as you’ve booked your holiday. Insurance doesn’t just protect you against unexpected medical expenses and lost luggage whilst abroad, but also cancellation for an insured reason before you go.

At Just Travel Cover, we work with a panel of insurers allowing us to compare prices with three levels of cover available bronze, silver and gold.  We can also provide Travel Insurance with no upper age limit and cover for hundreds of pre-existing medical conditions.