Bhaktapur, located just east of Kathmandu in Nepal, is a city where time seems to slow. Famous for its well-preserved medieval architecture, it is often called a “living museum” due to its abundance of temples, palaces, and courtyards.

Austria is located just east of Switzerland; northeast of Italy. The foremost attraction is skiing or hiking the Alps--equally breathtaking whether you're among its glorious peaks or at ground level. Visit the capital of Vienna, with its original coffee houses and the opera; or take a country drive and visit its charming villages.

Maputo, Mozambique’s capital, grew from a modest colonial port into a city shaped by trade, migration, and independence.

Astana, officially known as Nur-Sultan, is the modern capital of Kazakhstan and a striking example of contemporary urban design in Central Asia.

The Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, is renowned for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and lush tropical landscapes.