Vernon, located in the picturesque Normandy region along the banks of the Seine River, is a charming town that offers a delightful mix of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Garden of the Gods, located in Colorado Springs, is a breathtaking natural wonder renowned for its stunning red rock formations and striking geological features. This public park is famous for its towering sandstone spires, some reaching heights of over 300 feet, which create a dramatic contrast against the backdrop of the snow-capped Pikes Peak.
Qatar invites discovery through both its modern ambition and traces of its desert heritage. In Doha, the Museum of Islamic Art, designed by I. M. Pei, rises over the waterfront to display centuries of calligraphy, ceramics, textiles, and metalwork. Nearby, the National Museum of Qatar presents the nation's story through exhibits and architecture shaped like the desert rose. Each space offers both insight and reflection.
Barca d'Alva sits quietly along the Douro River, right at Portugal’s eastern border with Spain. Once the final stop on the historic Douro railway line, this riverside village remains relatively untouched by mass tourism. The surrounding landscape filled with terraced vineyards, olive groves, and almond trees form part of the UNESCO-listed Alto Douro Wine Region.
Weimar, located in the heart of Germany’s Thuringia region, is a city renowned for its cultural heritage, classical architecture, and pivotal role in European history.
Lyttelton is the largest settlement on Lyttelton Harbour, an inlet on the northwestern side of Banks Peninsula, and provides a frequent landing spot to those who are Christchurch bound.