Merida was once the sprawling capital of the Mayan empire and the center of their universe. Merida is now the center of a cosmopolitan universe, built on Mayan heritage, and given a unique twist by French and Mediterranean immigrants. Days are spent exploring the city's many museums and equally fascinating shopping districts. At night, local music can be heard from just about every park in the city, inviting newcomers to enjoy a romantic and fun-filled evening.

Ishasha, a hidden gem in southwestern Uganda, offers travelers a serene yet thrilling experience within Queen Elizabeth National Park. Known for its famous tree-climbing lions, this remote section of the park attracts wildlife enthusiasts eager to witness these majestic creatures lounging in the branches of fig and acacia trees. The landscape of Ishasha is stunning, with vast savannahs stretching out towards the horizon, dotted with rivers that attract herds of elephants, buffalo, and antelopes.

Siyazan is a small city and district in northern Azerbaijan, located along the Caspian Sea north of Baku. The area combines a dry semi-desert landscape with coastal plains, low mountains, sparse woodland, and the Gilgilchay and Atachay rivers. Its setting makes Siyazan a useful base for exploring several natural and archaeological sites in the surrounding region.

Once the commercial center of the ancient world, Ephesus is an archaeological splendor and an essential stop on any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage support its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis.

Lambert’s Bay is a small fishing town on South Africa’s West Coast in the Western Cape, positioned beside the Atlantic Ocean. Its setting is defined by a working harbour, sandy beaches, rocky shoreline, and the low, dry vegetation of the West Coast. The town is part of the Cape West Coast Biosphere region and is particularly known for its seabird colonies and fishing industry.