Located at the foot of the Pyrenees in southwestern France, Lourdes is best known for the Marian apparitions reported by 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. These events transformed the small market town into one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, which includes the Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, and the underground Basilica of St. Pius X, draws millions each year.

Sagres sits at the southwestern edge of continental Europe in Portugal’s Algarve region, where the Atlantic’s wide horizon meets rugged cliffs and open skies. For centuries this point was linked to maritime adventure and visitors can still feel that sense of discovery in the air. Here, people like Prince Henry the Navigator gathered cartographers, shipbuilders and astronomers in the 1400s to push beyond maps of the known world and shape the early Age of Discovery from Sagres’ dramatic headlands.

Mysore, often called the “Cultural Capital of Karnataka,” is a city where centuries-old royal heritage meets living tradition. Located at the foothills of the Chamundi Hills, it is best known for its palaces, wide boulevards, and colorful festivals. Once the seat of the Wadiyar dynasty, Mysore still carries an unmistakable royal influence that can be seen in its architecture, markets, and cultural celebrations.

Cape Coast is a historic coastal city in Ghana’s Central Region, positioned along the Gulf of Guinea west of Accra. Once an important centre of European trade on the Gold Coast, the city is now known for its historic architecture, fishing communities, beaches, and connection to Ghana’s coastal culture. Cape Coast Castle dominates the waterfront and remains the city’s best-known landmark. The city is also home to the University of Cape Coast and serves as a base for exploring nearby attractions,

This charming town is the gateway to exploring the dive sites and sandy beaches of the Bay of Islands. There are endless activities to do here, such as fishing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and discovering authentic Maori culture.