Lithuania is a republic in northeastern Europe and one of the Baltic Republics. Vilnius, the capital and largest city, is in the southeast portion of the country. The climate is dominated by marine influences in the west, with cool summers and mild winters, but conditions are more variable in the eastern portion of the republic.

Norway is located in northern Europe, occupying the western and northern portions of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The country's name, meaning "northern way," reflects its importance in linking the many small fjord and valley communities that are separated by rugged mountains.

Nestled along the Trondheim Fjord in central Norway, Trondheim offers a captivating blend of rich history and vibrant modern life. As Norway’s first capital, Trondheim boasts a legacy that includes the striking Nidaros Cathedral, an iconic landmark whose construction began in the 11th century.

This cultural capital and university city holds more than 2,000 years of history and is the cultural hub of Germany.

Verona is situated at a bend of the Adige River in northern Italy. It is hard to imagine that antique arts, monuments that date back to Roman times, and the shadows of the world's most famous tragic lovers can add up to a smiling, buzzing city. Yet they do, thanks perhaps to Verona's talent for melding her past and her present, her ancient and new so gracefully that everything blends in easy harmony.