The capital of Crete, Heraklion is a Greek port city and a popular stop on Mediterranean and Greek cruises. The city is an historical marvel, replete with archaeological wonders and remnants of the region's past. Highlights include the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the Rocca a Mare Fortress, the Venetian Loggia, and just past the city limits, the Palace of Knossos.

Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, tucked into the northern reaches of Botswana near the Chobe River, is a remote and pristine safari destination known for its rich biodiversity and exclusivity. Covering more than 275,000 acres of wilderness, the reserve is defined by floodplains, lagoons, woodlands, and savannah, creating a mosaic of habitats that sustain an impressive array of wildlife.

Western Sahara, (formerly Spanish Sahara), northwestern Africa, former overseas province of Spain partitioned in 1976 between Mauritania and Morocco, and since 1979, occupied entirely by Morocco.

Denmark is a country shaped by water, wind, and centuries of human ingenuity. In places like Roskilde, visitors can see five original Viking ships at the Viking Ship Museum and even try rowing a replica longboat across the fjord. In Copenhagen, the harbor once used by merchants and sailors now welcomes swimmers, kayakers, and ferries, with historic warehouses repurposed into restaurants and museums.

Wander through red gorges, swim in clear rock pools, and stand beneath spectacular waterfalls. It is an awe-inspiring journey into the rugged heart of the outback.