The third largest city in Turkey, a cosmopolitan and lively city all year round, during the International Arts Festival (June/July) and the international Fair (August/September), Izmir bursts with an added vibrancy.

Guam, a vibrant island territory in the Western Pacific, offers travelers more than just sandy beaches and turquoise water. As the largest island in Micronesia, Guam has a dynamic past that’s shaped its present. Evidence of ancient Chamorro settlements can be found at sites like Latte Stone Park, where limestone pillars dating back over a thousand years stand tall.

Nogales is a border city in Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona, directly adjoining Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Its setting in the Santa Cruz River Valley gives the city a distinctive landscape of rolling hills, desert vegetation, and mountain ranges. As one of the principal border crossings between Arizona and Mexico, Nogales has long served as a center for trade, transportation, and cross-border commerce.

Mahón, the capital of Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands in Spain, is a charming and historic city that offers a blend of Mediterranean beauty, rich culture, and vibrant history. Located on the eastern coast of the island, Mahón boasts a picturesque harbor, which is one of the largest natural harbors in the world.

Gabon, located on the west coast of Central Africa, is a country of lush rainforests, vast savannas, and a pristine Atlantic coastline. Despite its small population, it is home to remarkable biodiversity, including gorillas, chimpanzees, forest elephants, and countless bird species. National parks such as Loango and Ivindo protect these habitats, offering visitors a chance to experience Africa’s wildlife in relatively untouched landscapes.