Djerba, an island off the southern coast of Tunisia, is known for its unique blend of Mediterranean charm and North African traditions. With its whitewashed villages, sandy beaches, and palm groves, the island has long been a place where cultures and histories intersect.

Immerse yourself in adventure in the untouched wilderness of Masoala National Park, Madagascar, where pristine rainforests, secluded beaches, and diverse wildlife converge. Varied animal sightings await, from whale watching to lemur spotting; it's like nowhere else on this planet!

About halfway down the Oregon coast, the picturesque Yaquina Head Lighthouse welcomes you to Newport, a town known for its Dungeness crab and glorious harbor under the graceful Yaquina Bay Bridge. The historic Bayfront offers a mixture of shops, galleries, canneries and restaurants that serve fresh clam chowder, shrimp, oysters, crab and salmon.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis, is a dynamic hub where history, culture, and commerce intersect. Formerly known as Saigon, the city reflects layers of its past, from French colonial architecture to markets and historic districts that capture the energy of daily life.

The skyline of Erfurt is shaped by dozens of churches, monasteries, and convents thrusting their pointed steeples upward to the sky. In the Middle Ages, Erfurt was known as "Thuringian Rome" because of its religious orders. The impressive twin churches on the Domberg (Cathedral Hill), the Roman Catholic St. Mary's Cathedral (14th century) and the Roman Catholic Parish church St. Severus with a flight of 70 outdoor steps leading from the Cathedral Square up the hill to the churches.