This is a city one could get lost in for days, exploring the old Ming Dynasty walls and wandering through its superb museum. If time permits, you should also take a walk through Linggu Park, home of the Linggu Pagoda and other items of Buddhist interest. Even just a casual walk through the streets-replete with food vendors and baskets of live geese-will help convey the unique flavor of this city.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park is a protected recreation area west of Little Rock, Arkansas, centered on the distinctive summit of Pinnacle Mountain. The park covers more than 2,300 acres along the Arkansas River and combines forested slopes, rocky ridges, wetlands, and open river landscapes. Pinnacle Mountain rises above the surrounding Ouachita Mountain foothills and is one of the most recognizable natural landmarks near the state capital.

Pantanal, located on Brazil's western border, is a largely untouched paradise of savannah lowlands, seasonal wetlands and rich forested areas.

The Netherlands offers travelers a landscape where innovation and tradition intersect. In cities like Amsterdam, visitors can explore centuries-old canal networks and Golden Age architecture while also encountering contemporary art installations and sustainable urban design. The Rijksmuseum houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer, while a short walk away, the Van Gogh Museum brings visitors closer to one of history’s most studied painters.

As you cruise along the Orinoco, South America's second-longest river, you will pass an imposing 17th-century fort. Just up the river is Ciudad Guayana, your gateway to Angel Falls. The falls, discovered 60 years ago by American bush pilot Jimmy Angel, are the hightest in the world. More than a half-mile hight and 15 times taller than Niagara Falls, they are undoubtedly one of the world's most breathtaking natural wonders.