Turkistan is a historic city in southern Kazakhstan and an important center of Islamic culture in Central Asia. Located in the Turkistan Region, the city developed around an oasis landscape between the Syr Darya River and the Karatau Mountains. Its best-known landmark is the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a monumental Timurid-era building and UNESCO World Heritage site.

Western Mexico state on the Pacific coast that is a major producer of avocados. Morelia serves as its capital city.

There's more than meets the eye in Savona, a Northwest Italy port city many cruise ship passengers are lucky enough to find themselves in. The giant Fortezza del Priamàr looms over the water, providing a unique welcome. Be sure to stroll through the city's genteel, impressive medieval center, visit the beautiful Savona Cathedral and see marvelous artistic works from centuries past at the Ceramics Museum.

Zeebrugge is a coastal district of Bruges in West Flanders, Belgium, located on the North Sea coast. It is best known as one of Europe’s major ports, handling international cargo, passenger ferries, and fishing activities.

Habarana is a small town in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province and an important base for exploring the island’s Cultural Triangle. Set among dry-zone forest, lakes, and open countryside, it provides access to several major heritage and wildlife sites. Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Anuradhapura are all within reach, while the town itself has developed accommodation and services for visitors traveling between these destinations.